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Draft guide: Rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, projections and analysis

Mock drafts, points and category rankings, projections, player profiles, draft strategies -- we've got everything you need to dominate your fantasy basketball draft from every angle.

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Bold fantasy basketball predictions for the 2024-25 season

Our fantasy basketball experts talk about their boldest predictions for NBA season.

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PLAYERS TO TARGET

Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list

Eric Karabell highlights the players who are falling further than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.

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Rookies you should draft, ones to watch

There's no Wemby in this year's rookie class, but there are first-year players who can contribute to fantasy teams right away and others you should keep an eye on.

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PLAYERS TO AVOID

Eric Karabell's updated 'Do not draft' list

Eric Karabell pinpoints the players who are being picked higher than they should be in fantasy basketball drafts this season.

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Steve Alexander's five stars to pass on in drafts

Steve Alexander identifies the big-name players he's staying far away from in fantasy basketball drafts this season.

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NBA RANK IS BACK!

A giant leap for Wemby headlines our new top 50

NBA Rank 2024 continues! See which top players just missed the top 10, and who made the biggest leaps this season.

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Wemby too low? LeBron, Curry, KD too high? NBA Rank questions answered

Plenty of surprises and snubs so far in our ranking of the top 100 NBA players. ESPN insiders answer the top questions ahead of the top-10 list.

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MOCK DRAFT SEASON

Mock draft: 8-team H2H category league

Our 8-team H2H categories fantasy basketball mock draft was highlighted by some surprises in the top 5.

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Mock draft: 10-team H2H category league

Our 10-team, H2H category fantasy basketball mock draft included Chet Holmgren going in the first round and strong value picks in Round 3.

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WHO'LL GET MINUTES FOR DUBS?

Seven players, three spots: Who will join Steph and Draymond as Warriors starters?

Coach Steve Kerr has used the preseason to experiment with different rotations around Curry and Green.

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WHO SHOULD YOU DRAFT?

Should you buy into Kuminga, Washington and last season's other late risers?

Several players finished last season strong, but which of those players have staying power in 2024-25?

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Podziemski, Avdija and other top sleepers to target

Jim McCormick highlights the under the radar players to know about in fantasy basketball drafts.

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FANTASY BASKETBALL RANKINGS

Roto and Category league rankings for 2024-25

Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball rankings for Roto and Category leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.

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H2H points league rankings for 2024-25

Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.

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WHAT TO WATCH

Five position battles to watch during NBA preseason

With the NBA preseason under way, Eric Moody highlights the key position battles that fantasy managers need to watch closely.

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Four draft trends you need to know about this season

After taking part in many fantasy basketball mock drafts, Steve Alexander provides his key takeaways.

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