1 pick: 4% FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 27.7%, Average draft position: 13.6 102. Saddiq Bey, Det, SF/PF (SF11) -- Carpenter, 73. Damian Lillard, Por, PG (PG3) -- Karabell Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? Kristaps Porzingis, Wsh, PF/C (C9) -- Soppe Tiger and Rory vs. Spieth and JT: Top moments from The Match, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, 796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker, MLB winter meetings winners, losers and takeaways: Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week, NCAA volleyball 2022 regionals: Expert breakdown and predictions, Transfer Talk: Man City tracking France World Cup star Theo Hernandez. 52. WebOhio State womens basketball coach, players on No. 74. Onyeka Okongwu, Atl, C (C16) -- Kaiser Montrezl Harrell, Wsh, PF/C (C13) -- Lipscomb Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (SF18) -- Moody SF3 Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (Pick: 11.6) 126. Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 0.9%, Average draft position: 19.3 Klay Thompson, GS, SG (SG21) -- Carpenter Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (PF2) -- Spears League name: Make it something fun and memorable. FPI chance to earn No. To that end, there are important methods for making good trades. Test your 2003 draft knowledge with our quiz! 3 pick in the 2022 recruiting class already appears to be both an efficient volume scorer and a smooth decision-maker as an 18-year-old lead guard. But Castleton was terrific last season at Florida and held his own defensively as well. SG2 Donovan Mitchell, Utah, PG/SG (Pick: 3.7) 45. I've got the most talent on my roster, and now I have the best tactician too. However, you do have the option of limiting such moves, which could be handy if your managers have limited time to commit to the league. Stephen Curry, GS, PG (PG2) -- Moody 49. Griner bonded with crew on flight home to U.S. Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw, Warriors relish 'important win' vs. NBA-best Celts, England's Kane: 'Have to live' with missed pen, Coach Prime lands 1st ESPN 300 recruit for Buffs, What to know for NFL Week 14: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats for every game. 1 pick: 3.5% SG4 Evan Fournier, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 12.4) SG4 Spencer Dinwiddie, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 11.5) One of the last times we saw him, he was effectively going toe-to-toe (31 points) with Iowa's Keegan Murray (32) in the Big Ten tournament, and it appears picking Murray at No. 108. C3 Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (Pick: 13.1), PG1 De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (Pick: 2.9) WebThe ESPN fantasy basketball experts got together for their second mock draft of the 2022-23 NBA season, using an eight-team H2H points format. But I saw too many moments last season when Jackson-Davis fell short in big moments. C1 Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (Pick: 6.5) These types of considerations play into fantasy hoops expected production as well, and you should be prepared to judge accordingly. And, after playing in Los Angeles, he won't be intimidated in a locker room full of stars. C2 Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (Pick: 9.3) The Houston Texans have the best chance to land the top pick in the 2023 NFL draft, according to the updated projections from the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI). Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (SG24) -- Carpenter, Team rosters are presented in first-round pick order. Start building your team around the best players available moreso than drafting for team fit. 1 pick: 89.7% And speaking of the later rounds, since by then I already have my foundation in place with sufficient positional flexibility, when it gets to the late rounds I'm shooting my 30-foot Steph Curry-like bombs with my picks. C2 Jusuf Nurkic, Por, C (Pick: 6.3) His presence changes the vibe on our team. Gary Trent Jr., Tor, SG (SG23) -- Kaiser PG2 Dejounte Murray, SA, PG/SG (Pick: 3.9) C2 Kristaps Porzingis, Wsh, PF/C (Pick: 7.2), PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 1.3) Draft date: When choosing a draft date and time, it's extremely important to make sure all of your managers are able to attend the draft in person or online so that you can avoid autodrafting. Fantasy. Chris Paul, Phx, PG (PG17) -- Karabell C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (Pick: 1.6) Plus, he can guard multiple spots. SF1 Kevin Durant, Bkn, SF/PF (Pick: 2.2) Richaun Holmes, Sac, PF/C (C16) -- Soppe 58. That way, when you make a trade minutes before a game starts, you can immediately insert those new players into your lineups. Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (SF6) -- Snellings What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? OG Anunoby, Tor, SF (SF15) -- Soppe 29. PG5 Tre Jones, SA, PG (Pick: 13.6) In other words: Don't be that guy/gal who forgets your draft is going on. Irrelevant' to rookie starting QB: The twists and turns of Brock Purdy's journey to the 49ers, Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut. PG2 Tyrese Haliburton, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 2.6) I'm serious. Player universe: Nearly all fantasy basketball leagues use all NBA players. 96. This format uses two full weeks for each of the playoff matchups, which can be a grind after a long season but also helps ensure that the better team wins by removing some of the randomness you may find in a one-week playoff game. Um, where are the point guards? First, you need to really understand your team. 16. 28. He's a projected wing at the next level but also an interchangeable big in Bill Self's potent small-ball lineups. 36. I think the All-Big 12 third-teamer could have a breakout season and build off his 15-point effort in the championship win over North Carolina. Create or join a league today. 1 pick: 0.1% Championship, here we come. 67. Brandon Clarke, Mem, PF/C (PF15) -- Karabell NFL. 61. Buddy Hield, Sac, SG/SF (SG14) -- Smith PG2 Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (Pick: 5.3) Is it still possible to win a league if you had a bad draft? Teams are allowed to bid on unrostered players, using a maximum budget set by the commissioner). A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. On the other hand, many keeper leagues don't include a deadline, because a team that is out of the race for this season could still make trades to improve their team for the next season -- even if that gives a significant boost to an opponent this season -- without affecting the league's overall integrity. Fantasy basketball draft kit: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis. And now that he's healthy -- he missed the end of last season with an unspecified injury -- he'll be ready to take the next step in his game. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? C1 Joel Embiid, Phi, C (Pick: 2.5) In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. This puts a real premium on regular-season wins, because only the top teams get a spot in the playoffs. throughout the week and is much more involved altogether. That sound you hear is my evil and supremely confident cackle. Tim Hardaway Jr., Dal, SG/SF (SG24) -- Moody Trades are your opportunity to look at your teams, identify strengths and weaknesses, and identify specific players to acquire to help accentuate the strengths and/or minimize the weaknesses. 10. Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (C5) -- Karabell SG2 Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (Pick: 10.9) SG1 Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (Pick: 8.3) PF4 Marvin Bagley III, Sac, PF (Pick: 11.5) Jayson Tatum, Bos, SF/PF (PF2) -- Lipscomb Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (SG3) -- Carpenter You can come up with trade ideas to get every great player in the league, but if your league mate(s) don't get what they need out of the bargain, there's no impetus for them to make a move. Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? SF2 Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF (Pick: 11.3) C1 Kristaps Porzingis, Dal, PF/C (Pick: 7.10), Fantasy basketball mock draft: 10-team, head-to-head points, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. Where were Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis and Devin Booker drafted? If your team stinks this season, you can build for next year. 1 player in the portal last spring, the 2022 AAC Player of the Year and has put up huge scoring and assist numbers over the past three seasons. With David West's retirement, there are six players left from one of the best draft classes ever. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 86.4% In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101: Adjusting the Settings, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. SF1 Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF/PF (Pick: 3.8) Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (SF15) -- McCormick 92. If you genuinely trust all of your fellow managers to not mess with the integrity of the league, choose "No" to this setting. 88. SG4 Gary Trent Jr., Tor, SG (Pick: 12.5) SG4 Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atl, SG/SF (Pick: 9.5) Brandon Ingram, NO, SF/PF (SF7) -- Karabell Bolton is my pick for national breakout fifth-year senior of the year in 2023. Without any divisions, the teams that make the playoffs (whether it be two, four or six) are simply the ones who finished with the best records. NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? And jump to the full rosters here. Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. PG4 Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (Pick: 12.6) We're going to turn him into 2014-15 Willie Cauley-Stein, who helped the Wildcats win their first 38 games of the season. SG2 Klay Thompson, GS, SG (Pick: 10.8) Since so many NBA teams rest star players and/or shut down injured players during the final stretch of the season, it is wise to wrap up your fantasy league a little earlier. ESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. If you think you may have a winner this season, you can trade away young talent for high-end stars to put you over the top now. 6. Opposing coaches weigh in, SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Dick Vitale: Remembering Jim Valvano today, this week and every day after, NCAA Bracketology: A chunk of change! Donovan Mitchell, Utah, PG/SG (SG5) -- McCormick 23. SG1 Marcus Smart, Bos, PG/SG (Pick: 9.2) And yes, I can hear the doubters around a player who can be both brilliant and misguided. Let's not overthink this. In his likely World Cup finale, Ronaldo's calm, subdued effort not enough for Portugal, Man City's Castellanos is settling nicely in WSL, just in time for Man United's visit, Scott Van Pelt gives his Winners for Army Navy and NFL Week 14. 97. Anthony Edwards, Min, SG/SF (SG11) -- Soppe Then watch as they rack up points for touchdowns, yards gained and more during the games. A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. If you're new to fantasy hoops and looking to try it out for the first time, here is a tutorial of all the basics. PF1 Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF (Pick: 6.6) 104. 54. In retrospect, I probably should have taken Sanogo and then gone with Dariq Whitehead as my final pick. But, it'd be even better if you had a good idea about why players are ranked where they are, so you can decide if you agree with the rankings and adjust accordingly. Domantas Sabonis, Ind, PF (PF4) -- Moody C2 Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (Pick: 9.3), PG1 Luka Doncic, Dal, PG/SG (Pick: 1.4) I'm not sure. Round 3, No. I likely would've gone with Lively as a versatile frontcourt player had Myron not selected him, but I also needed an offensive spark off the bench. SF1 Khris Middleton, Mil, SG/SF (Pick: 4.5) 53. Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (PG15) -- Snellings, 51. Particularly for the first few rounds, it's better to build around the players that will generate the most points than worry about whether you have two or three of one position over another. PF1 Brandon Clarke, Mem, PF/C (Pick: 12.3) WebYou can access the Reset Draft page after your league's draft is complete. I know. 38. Ivica Zubac, LAC, C (C25) -- Kaiser 18. Julius Randle, NY, PF (PF6) -- Kaiser I'm not sure where I'm going to use Whitmore, but I've been enamored with his game ever since I saw him at the 2021 Peach Jam. C1 Rudy Gobert, Utah, C (Pick: 2.4) Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (PG10) -- Karabell Every week, the team totals are accumulated in each of the categories for both you and your opponent. Sign up for free! To me, it's all a question of potential reward vs, availability. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, Inside the Ukraine national soccer team's heroic fight to carry on, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Caleb Williams' Heisman victory sparks reactions across Twitter, The move that might've saved the Warriors' season, From 'Mr. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 99.9% PG2 Malcolm Brogdon, Bos, PG/SG (Pick: 12.4) This is particularly true in the NBA, where certain teams play more than others during those critical fantasy playoff weeks. 68. I badly needed a backup big, and I assumed I could wait and just take the best of whichever post player was still available. Best of ESPN Fantasy Football Content. ESPN. It allows you to assign a given point value to individual statistical categories, and each scoring period's winner is determined solely by which team accumulates the most fantasy points versus a single opponent. Be sure to weigh your options with this important decision. Note that some pages such as the list of team managers and the league message boards are never publicly viewable. Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (SF14) -- Kaiser 48. He'll boost my backcourt, too. 63. Johnson helped the team to a championship as a rookie, filling in for the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the clinching win. My team needs a steady veteran presence in the backcourt alongside young Nick Smith Jr. Maldonado fits that profile perfectly. De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG15) -- Snellings Next, evaluate the other teams in your league. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Draymond Green, GS, PF (PF7) -- Snellings PG2 Ben Simmons, Phi, PG (Pick: 5.4) In Year 2 of NIL, which men's and women's college basketball players could cash in the most? Scottie Barnes, Tor, SF/PF (PF17) -- Snellings Joel Embiid, Phi, C (C2) -- MacMahon I probably should've grabbed Smith. Ten teams is the traditional size of most leagues. Total season points: Points-based scoring allows you to assign a given point value to each individual statistical category (i.e. Here you can adjust how big or small you want each team's roster to be. Kemba Walker, NY, PG (PG24) -- Snellings, 91. With that said, Jedi-level drafting will pay some attention to position scarcity, but as a tie-breaker as opposed to a leading factor. I initially didn't want the No. Malcolm Brogdon, Ind, PG/SG (PG16) -- Lipscomb How many keepers you get depends on the number your league decides on. Kelly Oubre Jr., Cha, SG/PF (PF14) -- Carpenter 35. 70. At the end of the week, you earn either a win, loss or tie before moving on to your next opponent. Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C (PF4) -- Moody When he's not lobbing exquisite assists for Graham Ike dunks, the 6-7 Maldonado is often backing his typically bewildered "Hey, no fair! LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (SF3) -- MacMahon PG3 Darius Garland, Cle, PG/SG (Pick: 9.4) Miles Bridges, Cha, SF/PF (SF18) -- Kaiser I'm taking more chances. Christian Wood, Hou, PF/C (C8) -- Moody 93. Your best source for quality Syracuse Orange news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. More scoring -- and finally, a guard with some size (he measured nearly 6-5 at the Hoop Summit last spring). PG2 Malcolm Brogdon, Ind, PG/SG (Pick: 6.5) 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! Desmond Bane, Mem, SG (SG8) -- MacMahon 40. SG3 Jordan Clarkson, Utah, SG (Pick: 11.3) Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF (PF8) -- Carpenter Take some time to evaluate your team, so that you know exactly what you might hope to gain in a trade on a more granular level than just "I want to get better." C2 Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (Pick: 6.2) Jarrett Allen, Cle, C (C14) -- MacMahon Who were the most impressive rookies coming out of the NBA Draft, or even better, coming out of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League? PF1 Thaddeus Young, SA, SF/PF/C (Pick: 11.7) JPMorgan Chase has reached a milestone five years in the making the bank says it is now routing all inquiries from third-party apps and services to access customer data through its secure application programming interface instead of allowing these services to collect data through screen scraping. 1. But I'll go with his rival. Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (SF4) -- Cregan Trade deadline: Most leagues allow unlimited trades so managers can improve their rosters throughout the season. 56. That run included his downright Tshiebwe-like 21-rebound effort in just 33 minutes against Duke in the Final Four. SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SG/SF (Pick: 6.10) 1 overall pick. C1 Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (Pick: 4.6), PG1 Lonzo Ball, Chi, PG (Pick: 5.6) Tyrese Maxey, Phi, PG/SG (SG16) -- Karabell "With the 11th pick in the ESPN.com college basketball draft, John Gasaway " elects to keep this Hunter streak going. Jalen Suggs, Orl, PG/SG (PG23) -- Snellings Be aware that the IR is also a place managers often use to pick up and stash stars and elite players who begin the year injured and are slated to miss a good portion of the season. With that in mind, I'll nab Smith before one of you guys gets him. PF2 P.J. PF1 Anthony Davis, LAL, PF (Pick: 2.8) Gasaway keeps throwing curveballs -- Maldonado, Bolton, Murray. SF1 Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 4.2) Very often, at the end of the season, the teams that have pulled off the most trades tend to be clustered more toward the top of the leagues. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Golden State Warriors news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Fantasy Basketball; Tickets; 2022-23 Schedule. SG1 James Harden, Phi, PG/SG (Pick: 2.5) SG2 Fred VanVleet, Tor, PG/SG (Pick: 3.5) I'm so jealous of these previous four picks. C3 Wendell Carter Jr., Orl, C (Pick: 10.4), PG1 Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (Pick: 4.3) The participants, in order of draft position, were: Joe Kaiser, John Cregan, Ryan Smith, Eric Moody, Tom Carpenter, Keith Lipscomb, Jim McCormick, Kyle Soppe, Eric Karabell and Andr Snellings. Quite often such trades turn out to be just fine or the managers had good reasons to make the deal, even if it seems one-sided. You can still get viable rosters, pull for your players each week and compete against your friends, family and coworkers. Typically, these leagues cap the total amount of games played at 82 at each position to ensure that no manager can play more games than the rest. SG1 Spencer Dinwiddie, Wsh, PG/SG (Pick: 7.4) C3 Jusuf Nurkic, Por, C (Pick: 12.2) Jerami Grant, Det, SF/PF (SF10) -- Kaiser What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (PG20) -- Moody Paul George, LAC, SG/SF (SF5) -- MacMahon WebESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. 19. PG3 Jaden Ivey, Det, PG (Pick: 13.2) Marcus Smart, Bos, PG/SG (SG17) -- Cregan Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, Inside the Ukraine national soccer team's heroic fight to carry on, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Caleb Williams' Heisman victory sparks reactions across Twitter, The move that might've saved the Warriors' season, From 'Mr. Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? He was averaging 17.7 points and shooting 43.7% from 3 until his season was shut down 12 games in because of a foot injury. A type of draft in which a back to back pick order is used. I'm assuming this hypothetical season would basically be a couple of exhibition games against my two opponents, and there's no better one-off coach in the game than Pitino. Salary-cap draft: In this format, instead of drafting in a specific order, you will have a set budget and get to bid on each player. Will Berhalter be USA manager at 2026 World Cup? But, between them, they missed triple digit games last season, for a variety of reasons that it'd behoove you to understand. But I'm banking on the Caleb Love who scored 28 points in the Final Four win over Duke -- not the guy who went 5-for-24 in the national championship game. John Collins, Atl, PF (PF9) -- Moody 3. LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG1) -- Snellings Paolo Banchero, Orl, PF (PF9) -- Spears So I'll take Gonzaga's best player during last season's Sweet 16 run. 69. PF1 Anthony Davis, LAL, PF/C (Pick: 3.7) What players have moved in free agency and offseason trades, and what were the fantasy ramifications of those moves? Dillon Brooks, Mem, SG/SF (SG28) -- Kaiser, 121. 1. But, if I've got a choice between two players that I think will both average about 50 fantasy points, and one plays a position where there are plenty of producers available even into late rounds (say, point guard) while the other plays a position where the talent falls off quickly (say, small forward), then in this case I'd be more likely to draft the latter. Should we just cut the nets down now or wait until April? Transactions and Keepers FPI chance to earn No. SG3 Luguentz Dort, OKC, SG/SF (Pick: 13.8) Autopick: If your league managers don't want to commit to preparing for taking part in a live online draft, simply select autopick, and we'll draft every team for you. But any guy that age who gets that job at that stage of his career must be special. SF3 Andrew Wiggins, GS, SF/PF (Pick: 10.4) FPI chance to earn No. Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (SF12) -- Karabell SG1 Bradley Beal, Wsh, SG (Pick: 1.5) Abmas fits that perfectly as one of the most prolific scorers and shooters in the country the past two seasons, and he also checks off our mid-major criteria. It's not a stretch to think he might earn more starts this season than he did in 2021-22 (one). But damn, I have a lot of big men. SF1 LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (Pick: 2.4) PG5 Devonte' Graham, NO, PG/SG (Pick: 10.1) Caris LeVert, Ind, SG/SF (SG9) -- Kaiser 129. Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (C3) -- Karabell Anthony Davis, LAL, PF (PF5) -- Smith 26. Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (SF12) -- Carpenter Hunter Dickinson makes a nice pass to set up an Eli Brooks. You want to draft younger veteran players that are trying to carry their teams into postseason consideration they tend to be more durable and play more minutes because they're younger but have their NBA legs under them. I see those first couple of weeks as crucial, because many overlooked players will make themselves known early. Bradley Beal, Wsh, SG (SG1) -- Carpenter FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 85.7% Donovan Mitchell, Cle, PG/SG (SG7) -- Moody The team with the most overall points for the season wins. 1 pick: Less than 0.1% 43. Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (PG7) -- Soppe SF1 LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (Pick: 2.10) PF2 Bobby Portis, Mil, PF/C (Pick: 13.3) What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame? Tyrese Haliburton, Ind, PG/SG (PG6) -- Snellings But he's back, and he's prepped for another strong campaign under Juwan Howard. Observe ESPN's undroppable players list: This is basically a safety net to ensure that managers in your league won't drop a star player who could affect the outcome of your league via collusion or tanking. Don't get me wrong, it's important to have rankings. D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (PG22) -- Smith Based on a predetermined draft order, the snake format ensures that you can construct a winning roster from any draft spot, but there are certain years when having one of the top one or two picks can be a big advantage if there are a couple clear-cut superstars in a tier all by themselves. By 1ThomasCostello December 7 SF2 RJ Barrett, NY, SF (Pick: 12.8) Tre Jones, SA, PG (PG25) -- Karabell 18. Those who are on your bench are players who are on your roster but not in your starting lineup. 3 ranking Sure, the Buckeyes feel excited, but theres a bigger focus beyond their ranking in a poll. Seconds per pick: Choose how long each person will have to make a pick when they are on the clock (30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds). C3 Clint Capela, Atl, C (Pick: 13.5), PG1 Damian Lillard, Por, PG (Pick: 2.3) C1 Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (Pick: 6.9) Franz Wagner, Orl, SF/PF (SF10) -- Spears, 65. WebFind the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. PG3 De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (Pick: 6.6) SG3 Buddy Hield, Ind, SG/SF (Pick: 10.6) But man, a great draft makes it so much easier to win if you start off with the type of strong foundation you can get through the draft. The fun part of fantasy basketball is all of these options can be adjusted however you see fit. LeBron James, LAL, PG/SF/PF (SF3) -- Kaiser, 21. A 5-11 and 6-2 (Sasser) backcourt isn't ideal, but we'll make it work. 1 overall? 84. FPI chance to earn No. If that isn't your thing, you can also create leagues that don't use divisions, which many believe is the fairest way of rewarding the teams with the best record during the regular season. Number of teams: It is strongly recommended that head-to-head leagues have an even number of teams to limit the number of bye weeks on the schedule, because teams will miss out on the fun during those byes. Here's where things are different: At the end of the week, a winner is determined by which team wins the most number of categories. For example, I already mentioned about Irving's history of missing major swathes of games. But if you trade often, it gives your team multiple opportunities to course correct and improve, even as the season progresses. SF2 OG Anunoby, Tor, SF/PF (Pick: 8.5) For this space, I'll address the group of people that lives in the middle of those two extremes. Once the season starts, maybe have some game-watching parties as a league. 124. Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. Yes, it is. 94. OG Anunoby, Tor, SF/PF (SF13) -- Lipscomb 125. SF1 Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 3.2) 104. 51. 96. RJ Barrett, NY, SF (SF19) -- Spears, 97. Keeper leagues arguably are the most fun to play, because like real general managers, you construct your roster over the course of many seasons. PG3 Ben Simmons, Bkn, PG (Pick: 7.8) John Wall, Hou, PG (PG32) -- Snellings, Team rosters are presented in first-round pick order. Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons may both project to top-20 producers on a game-to-game basis. For answers to any other ESPN Fantasy Basketball questions, click here for the Support page. 27. These days, those rankings are on ESPN. 116. Edit Draft Type, Date, Order, and/or Reset the Draft. 78. Any player on our undroppable list can't be released to waivers. Do I have the best frontcourt depth in history or what? 46. PG3 Josh Giddey, OKC, PG/SG (Pick: 7.4) Big dunks, big blocks. He should get a few more possessions thrown his way this season, and we're also talking about a natural featured scorer who averaged two made 3s per outing in 2021-22 on 46% shooting. There are a bunch of guys vying for national awards and hoping to elevate their respective draft stock. SG2 Desmond Bane, Mem, SG (Pick: 6.4) This offers an extra level of strategy, as you have to decide how much of your money to spend for each bid and how much to save for later in the season. The roster composition on my team also has to be strong enough to survive having an injured player on the bench. C2 Montrezl Harrell, Wsh, PF/C (Pick: 7.6), PG1 Russell Westbrook, LAL, PG (Pick: 4.4) There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! Generally speaking, though, it's wise to just be safe and let ESPN declare players who should not be droppable. Rudy Gobert, Utah, C (C4) -- McCormick "Snake" means that the draft order reverses each round, so a 10-team draft goes from 1-10 in odd-numbered rounds, then 10-1 in even-numbered rounds. 30. Tiger and Rory vs. Spieth and JT: Top moments from The Match, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, 796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker, MLB winter meetings winners, losers and takeaways: Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week, NCAA volleyball 2022 regionals: Expert breakdown and predictions, Transfer Talk: Man City tracking France World Cup star Theo Hernandez. If you choose the weekly setting, your lineups for the week have to be in before the first game on Monday, and this is a good setting if the managers in your league don't have a lot of time to spend obsessing about their teams throughout the week. Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. Borzello's backcourt is just downright scary. 14. From there, it's easy to grab a handful of people, set up a draft and have some fun! I'm leaning into more risk-reward type plays, instead of just going with steady contributors. Given the amount of injuries in the NBA these days, it can often be a good option to have at least one or even two IR spots. 93. C1 Nikola Vucevic, Chi, C (Pick: 2.2) PG4 Russell Westbrook, LAL, PG (Pick: 8.5) PF3 Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (Pick: 13.6) 22. 70. The 2020-21 NBA season may have already started, but you can create or join an ESPN Fantasy Basketball league at any time and start your season from when you draft your team. 39. Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (C7) -- Kaiser OK, I probably need a guard who can score here. Russell Westbrook, LAL, PG (PG19) -- Kaiser I do regret not grabbing Whitehead somewhere along the way, however. Morocco see off Ronaldo, Portugal; Kane heartbreak as England fall to France. 55. 2. C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1) Would they lean toward taking the best NBA talent or toward proven college players? FPI chance to earn No. Either in person, or over Zoom. Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season? SF2 Tobias Harris, Phi, SF/PF (Pick: 10.5) snickering from either of you, understood? Andrew Wiggins, GS, SG/SF (SF11) -- McCormick 60. Trae Young, Atl, PG (PG4) -- Carpenter Myles Turner, Ind, PF/C (C19) -- Smith Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF/C (PF3) -- Snellings ESPN. PF2 Evan Mobley, Cle, PF/C (Pick: 5.1) Ben Simmons, Bkn, PG (PG18) -- Carpenter, 57. The first-ever MLB draft lottery took place at the winter meetings Tuesday night, so we now know the top order of the 2023 MLB draft, to be held in July at the All-Star festivities in Seattle. This can be a fun way to get the ball rolling if you are a newbie. But I think Campbell's growth over the past three seasons has been overlooked. Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (PF10) -- MacMahon A points-based league will have a different set of expectations and necessities than a roto league, which is also different than a roto head-to-head league. LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (PG6) -- Kaiser The default time is 90 seconds, but that can seem like a long time in bigger leagues, so be sure to consider that before the start of your draft. Every week during the season, the FPI projects the draft order by simulating the remainder of the season 10,000 times. Marvin Bagley III, Sac, PF (PF14) -- Carpenter Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (SF8) -- Karabell Which team looks best heading into the new season? Did you come out of the draft with any clear positions that weren't up to standards? 57. SG3 Jordan Poole, GS, PG/SG (Pick: 11.4) In stark contrast to my roots in covering recruiting, I've started my roster with two 22-year-olds and a 21-year-old. This is where my team gets older and better. WebThe latest Lifestyle | Daily Life news, tips, opinion and advice from The Sydney Morning Herald covering life and relationships, beauty, fashion, health & wellbeing Kevin Porter Jr., Hou, PG/SG (SG22) -- Cregan How do you make this work? Four-team playoffs in Weeks 21-22: In this case, four teams make the playoffs, with the semifinals in Week 21 and finals in Week 22. PG4 Jamal Murray, Den, PG (Pick: 10.3) SG2 Nickeil Alexander-Walker, NO, SG (Pick: 9.6) 37. 12. 14. James Harden, Bkn, PG/SG (SG2) -- McCormick Someone else might have picked a player with more NBA upside. SF4 Keldon Johnson, SA, SF/PF (Pick: 10.1) He's also 23 years old. Kelly Olynyk, Det, PF/C (C26) -- Smith If you can do that, then it's like you already won OK, maybe that's a step too far. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 99.1%, Average draft position: 3.9 42. Hey, Gasaway, I think the Los Angeles Lakers could use your personnel insights. Jaquez can blend with any team. Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (PG11) -- Soppe 99. C1 Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (Pick: 7.7) Allow draft pick trading: Some leagues like to spice things up a bit by allowing their fantasy managers to wheel and deal their draft picks. Sanogo was actually taking more shots during his minutes last season than either Jackson-Davis or Bacot. C4 Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (Pick: 13.7), PG1 Trae Young, Atl, PG (Pick: 2.1) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 21%, Average draft position: 13.8 NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. Luka Doncic, Dal, PG/SG (PG2) -- Kaiser C2 Christian Wood, Dal, PF/C (Pick: 8.2) If you only operate off the draft, or maybe only do one or two trades in a season, it adds pressure to your evaluation skills early, because your team won't have much opportunity to improve. Stephen Curry, GS, PG (PG8) -- Spears, 17. I have a lot of egos in my locker room. SF2 Joe Ingles, Utah, SG/SF/PF (Pick: 12.3) Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (SG2) -- MacMahon If your lineup scores enough points, youll win cash prizes even if you dont come in first. The first advice I'd give for drafting is make sure to take some time to prepare. A smart veteran who finally gets a slice of the spotlight on a team with national title aspirations. SF2 Jimmy Butler, Mia, SG/SF (Pick: 6.3) Also, when you're ready to trade, know the personalities of the team managers you'll be dealing with, because the way you approach a trade negotiation will need to be case specific. That's far from ideal. Michael Porter Jr., Den, SF (SF16) -- Snellings PG3 Kyle Lowry, Mia, PG (Pick: 6.8) Skip to main content Skip to navigation. I know one of my best investments when I got into fantasy sports was purchasing NBA League Pass for sheer enjoyment in addition to helping me keep up with my players and see for myself who I wanted to have on my team vs. potentially trading away. Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (SF17) -- Karabell The player pool is deep enough that each team has stars, but managers will still have the challenge of picking up free agents and players who are getting hot. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 12.7% Kudos. 31. SF2 Mikal Bridges, Phx, SF (Pick: 8.2) Your best source for quality Syracuse Orange news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. BPI is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance for the rest of the season. 95. PF2 Kelly Oubre Jr., Cha, SG/PF (Pick: 12.1) If you wish to reset the draft, the system will completely change the league's status from post-draft to pre-draft. Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG8) -- Snellings To do that, you'd need to be paying attention to NBA offseason coverage. SG1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG (Pick: 3.6) The end result is a win (1-0-0), loss (0-1-0) or tie (0-0-1). C1 Karl-Anthony Towns, Min, C (Pick: 1.8) Standard rosters include one point guard (PG), one shooting guard (SG), one small forward (SF), one power forward (PF), one center (C), one guard (G), one forward (F), three utility (UTIL) spots -- filled by any position -- and three bench (BE) spots. There's still time to play Fantasy Basketball this season! 56. Walker brings that to the table, to the tune of 3.4 makes per game on 40% shooting last season. If you go that route, then choose Offline draft, enter the rosters following the draft and play your season out on ESPN. 47. CJ McCollum, NO, SG (SG10) -- MacMahon He's the best ego manager in the business. Harrison Barnes, Sac, SF/PF (SF20) -- Karabell 84. Eight rounds and a bonus coach pick later, here are the top 24 players entering the 2022-23 season, according to our experts. Done and done. C1 Nikola Jokic, Den, C (Pick: 1.1) Full ranks | Draft order We would go to the same sporting club and play basketball together. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.8% While this helps fill the void, it also wreaks havoc on the prices of players and makes it difficult for active bidders to find values. And trust me when I tell you -- there's nothing more fun than winning! C2 Deandre Ayton, Phx, C (Pick: 6.8), PG1 Cade Cunningham, Det, PG/SG (Pick: 2.7) Adding Magic, the top pick of the 1979 draft, catalyzed the Lakers' dynasty. PF1 Domantas Sabonis, Sac, PF/C (Pick: 2.8) NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills? SF3 Kyle Anderson, Mem, SF/PF (Pick: 13.7) Make the manager that finished last the previous season buy everyone's drinks on draft night. PF4 Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 12.7) ESPN's default in 10- and 12-team leagues is for four teams to make the playoffs, with the semifinals and championship spanning from Weeks 21-24 and each round lasting two weeks. 69. FPI chance to earn No. FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 24.3%, Average draft position: 14.7 Dejounte Murray, Atl, PG/SG (PG9) -- Carpenter, 25. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 0.7% I need more bounce and explosiveness on my roster, and this projected lottery pick has plenty of both. FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.2% Armed with stats and their expertise, the would-be GMs chose a draft method (snake) and an order (determined by birthday). SG1 Zach LaVine, Chi, SG (Pick: 4.8) View all articles. I needed a point guard, and at this point, there weren't a ton of options. For others, it might be best to send them an email with trade thoughts before you send any offer. The first of those two makes for a more fair experience, as you are able to move a player to your bench if he is a late scratch and a replace him with a bench player whose game has yet to start. 'Strong in the storm': France victory over England down to mental strength, The semifinals are set! 53. WebAll the latest fantasy basketball news, injury updates and trade rumors from around the NBA, including the recent hot stretch by Minnesota's Anthony Edwards and New York's Julius Randle. PF1 John Collins, Atl, PF/C (Pick: 11.8) C2 Bam Adebayo, Mia, PF/C (Pick: 3.6), PG1 Ja Morant, Mem, PG (Pick: 1.7) Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? Reggie Jackson, LAC, PG (PG27) -- Smith Khris Middleton, Mil, SF (SF9) -- Carpenter NFL. C3 Mason Plumlee, Cha, C (Pick: 12.9), PG1 Luka Doncic, Dal, PG (Pick: 1.3) Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (SG20) -- Soppe 99. 100. Jusuf Nurkic, Por, C (C15) -- Moody C2 Hassan Whiteside, Utah, C (Pick: 12.7) 72. Instead of the traditional rankings, however, ESPN's team of Jeff Borzello, John Gasaway and Myron Medcalf considered a different approach this time around: What if they held a college basketball mock draft, with each building a fantasy team of eight players, including five starters and three reserves? PG2 D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (Pick: 10.2) A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup. WebEverything you need to know about fantasy basketball. 48. Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (PG9) -- Soppe NFC/AFC playoff seeding is not taken into account right now; this is just average draft position in the simulations. Every league is a little different, and some league commissioners find certain roster settings more fun than others. How to have fun and win your fantasy basketball league, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Giants' Barkley active for game against Eagles, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal. Jabari Smith Jr., Hou, PF (PF17) -- Spears That would have been the wrong choice. 66. Kyrie Irving, Bkn, PG/SG (PG12) -- Spears, 33. The options are endless, really. Steven Adams, Mem, C (C27) -- Moody Scoring SF1 Kawhi Leonard, LAC, SF/PF (Pick: 5.3) 34. BPI accounts for game-by-game efficiency, strength of schedule, pace, days of rest, game location and preseason expectations. And who were the top value picks in the middle and late rounds? Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF (PF10) -- Carpenter Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (SG11) -- Karabell But Davis stood out. Jonas Valanciunas, NO, C (C18) -- Kaiser, 81. I think my roster fits how he'd like to play, too: an experienced team with a slew of versatile players at the one through four spots, a quartet of shot-makers and offensive-minded guards, players who excel in transition and a couple of anchors at center. Much of this will depend on the size of your league, how many teams you want to have make the playoffs (you can choose anywhere from zero to eight) and how long the playoffs will last, but a smart way to do it is to wrap up your league by Week 21 or 22. SG2 Tyrese Maxey, Phi, SG (Pick: 13.9) CAUTION: This will undo all draft picks and allow team managers to set their draft list again if they wish. You need to keep these types of things in mind, before you decide whether to spend a first, second, third or fourth round pick on these types of players or whether you want to let someone else in your league deal with the situation. People ask me all the time for tips on how to win their fantasy basketball leagues. Jeff did a great job grabbing the best player in college basketball. Daily Fantasy Week 9: DFS best buys include stacking Chargers and Bengals Week 9 DFS lineups could be a lot more relaxing with as many Los Angeles Chargers as possible. 28. PF3 Paolo Banchero, Orl, PF (Pick: 7.1) Collin Sexton, Utah, PG/SG (SG14) -- Spears Fantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Thursday. Lineup changes: You can choose to lock lineups either on a weekly basis or on a daily basis. At 6-foot-5, the No. He's a star. 94. assist = 2 points, rebounds = 1 point, etc.) PG2 Dejounte Murray, Atl, PG/SG (Pick: 3.8) Devin Booker, Phx, PG/SG (SG6) -- Snellings, 31. De'Aaron Fox, Sac, PG (PG5) -- Cregan 50. Kyle Kuzma, Wsh, SF/PF (PF19) -- Lipscomb WebNews about Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fire from the Chicago Tribune, including latest injury reports, roster moves, trades, scores and analysis, photos and highlights. Norman Powell, Por, SG/SF (SG20) -- Soppe SF2 Devin Vassell, SA, SG/SF (Pick: 11.7) You can see how that could mess with the integrity of the league. Much of the strategy involved in your league ultimately depends on the scoring format that's used, and there are several options to choose from (listed above in Scoring types). With Bacot, I get a two-way rebounding machine and volume 2-point scorer who also happens to be a returning first-team All-ACC performer and, oh, yes, the 2022 East Region Most Outstanding Player. WebUp-to-the-minute Super Bowl news, coverage, scores, highlights and commentary Love will play that role for North Carolina this year. SG1 James Harden, Bkn, PG/SG (Pick: 1.7) Picks indicated in parentheses in this manner: (Round.Pick), PG1 LaMelo Ball, Cha, PG (Pick: 3.1) Also, I like old guys in this strange new college hoops era of ours, and TJD will greet March as a 23-year-old geezer. 67. 10. Answering these questions are key to your draft prep. CJ McCollum, Por, SG (SG12) -- Karabell Colin Castleton rises up for a jam to put Florida up over Iona. Which means that literally everyone in the league has those same rankings to work off. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC, PG/SG (SG4) -- Lipscomb Rosters 90. 39. I watched him practice in Durham. PG2 Jrue Holiday, Mil, PG/SG (Pick: 4.7) I want the national championship. He might be my sixth man, he might start in bigger lineups, I don't know -- I just know I wanted him on my team. Gordon Hayward, Cha, SF (SF14) -- Moody 52. He's a tireless rebounder who defends the rim, and as a sophomore his accuracy at the line shot up by 11 percentage points. Malcolm Brogdon, Bos, PG/SG (PG22) -- MacMahon PG2 Terry Rozier, Cha, PG/SG (Pick: 5.10) This really tests your skills on an extra level, because not only do you need to know player values, but you also have to consider your budget during the salary-cap draft. Note: If you're new to fantasy hoops and looking to try it out for the first time, here is a tutorial of all the basics. Standings are based on the accumulation of points covering all statistical categories and combined into one total points column. Jakob Poeltl, SA, C (C11) -- Moody 20. Username/Password Help. PG6 Dennis Schroder, Bos, PG (Pick: 11.10) Ja Morant, Mem, PG (PG3) -- Moody SG4 Dillon Brooks, Mem, SG/SF (Pick: 12.10) Alperen Sengun, Hou, C (C10) -- Snellings Robert Covington, Por, SF/PF (PF13) -- Karabell 77. C3 Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 7.9) 44. SG3 Josh Hart, Por, SG/SF (Pick: 11.2) You can set the limit of moves based on the entire season (50 is a common number) or for each weekly matchup (which is good for head-to-head leagues, and six is a solid number). 103. You can choose whether you want your lineups to lock individually at the scheduled game time or to lock when the first game of the day begins. The default time is 90 seconds, but that can seem like a long time in bigger leagues, so be sure to consider that before the start of your draft. In a daily transaction league with no injured list and/or shallow benches, I'm not stashing any player short of a superstar. Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atl, SG/SF (SG18) -- Carpenter NOTE: Hover your mouse over the "i" circles for information on each option. Never mind his relatives. 83. It's up to you to figure out the trading personalities of the people in your league, and to tailor your approach accordingly to maximize the likelihood of success. However, you can set a limit on the amount of trades if you wish, and including a trade deadline is generally a good idea, because you don't want managers who have no chance of making the playoffs making trades in the waning weeks of your regular season with managers who are deep in a playoff chase. 47. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? 80. PF1 Lauri Markkanen, Utah, SF/PF (Pick: 8.4) By rounds 5-8 I'm also making sure I don't have any position holes that I don't think I can adequately fill in the later rounds. Jamal Murray, Den, PG (PG21) -- Karabell Or, if possible, draft live. PF1 Pascal Siakam, Tor, PF/C (Pick: 3.3) George was one of the elite scorers in the 2022 high school class, and he made waves with his performances in Canada with Baylor this summer. One, each general manager couldn't draft more than one player from a particular team. The order is based on the records the model believes the teams will have after 17 games and the playoffs. Clint Capela, Atl, C (C9) -- McCormick PF2 Jaren Jackson Jr., Mem, PF (Pick: 7.5) 40. PG3 Cole Anthony, Orl, PG (Pick: 13.8) FPI chance to earn top-10 pick: 77.6%, Average draft position: 9.6 SF1 Brandon Ingram, NO, SF/PF (Pick: 5.6) 73. PF3 John Collins, Atl, PF (Pick: 6.7) Chet Holmgren showcased enough of his elite gifts in the NCAA tournament to secure a top-three spot in the NBA draft. Love the George pick. 8. Chris Boucher, Tor, PF/C (C14) -- Karabell Paul George, LAC, SG/SF (SF1) -- Snellings, 11. Cole Anthony, Orl, PG (PG31) -- Soppe 87. PG3 Chris Paul, Phx, PG (Pick: 7.6) 24. Head-to-head: Points: This format should be familiar, because it's similar to the way fantasy football is played. PG4 D'Angelo Russell, Min, PG/SG (Pick: 8.8) It can be anything you want, as long as it doesn't include vulgar language or HTML, and you are limited to 32 characters. 112. WebSee the best remaining players on the draft board during the 2023 NBA Draft with Draftcast on ESPN. Android Users on 5.0 or 6.0: To continue uninterrupted use of the ESPN Fantasy App, you will need to update the software on your device. Robert Williams III, Bos, PF/C (C12) -- Cregan PF1 Robert Covington, Por, SF/PF (Pick: 10.2) FPI chance to earn top-five pick: 1.5% SG1 Jaylen Brown, Bos, SG/SF (Pick: 4.10)