Draft guide: All you need to win your league this season

Whether you are trying fantasy basketball for the first time or are an experienced fantasy hoops veteran, the 2026-27 ESPN fantasy basketball draft guide has everything you need to crush your drafts. From rankings and projections to sleepers, breakouts and busts, we've got you covered from every angle, all in one convenient place. Create, reactivate or join a league today! Rankings and Projections Top 150 H2H points rankings André Snellings ranks his top 150 players for leagues that use head-to-head points scoring systems. Top 150 H2H roto and category rankings Snellings reveals his top 150 players for leagues that use roto and category scoring systems. Sortable player projections Every point, rebound, steal, 3-pointer, block, turnover, steal, field goal and free throw taken makes a difference in fantasy. We have them all projected for you right here. Mock drafts 10-team, head-to-head points (Sept. 24) 10-team, head-to-head categories (Sept. 28) Strategy and advice Eric Karabell's 'Do draft' list Our expert highlights the players who are falling further than they should in fantasy basketball drafts this season. Sleepers, breakouts and busts Which fantasy basketball players are going to exceed expectations? Who will flop the hardest? Who is ready to take things to an elite level? Our experts identify their picks. Top sleepers to target These are the under-the-radar players to know about in your drafts. Our experts each list five players they are targeting in drafts Take a look at which players our fantasy analysts don't want to leave drafts without. Nine 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. Other helpful tips 10 tips to help you win your fantasy basketball league Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your league ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. How to ace your salary cap draft Are you ready for your salary cap draft? Jim McCormick lays out helpful strategies and tactics you can use for a successful draft. The pros and cons of points, roto and category leagues Which fantasy basketball scoring format should you play? Jim McCormick breaks down the most popular options so you can choose for yourself. Tools Create a league | Get the league back together | Join a league Create, reactivate or join a league today! Mock draft lobby Take part in some mock drafts to work out the kinks before your real ones. Practice makes perfect. Average draft position (ADP)/live draft results Get a leg up on your opponents by knowing where each player is being selected in ESPN drafts so you can get the best value possible. ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101: How to play Thinking about trying fantasy basketball for the first time? Here is everything you need to know so you can join in on the fun. Analytics glossary Wondering what things such as eFG%, pace, usage rate and CARMELO mean? Seth Walder explains each notable NBA advanced analytics term so you can use them to your advantage.