The NBA season tips off on Oct. 20, which means it’s time to make your plans for the upcoming fantasy basketball season. Start a private league with your squad, or join a public league and compete against fans all season long.
We made some exciting changes for this season, too. Here’s what’s waiting for you.
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A faster, smarter live draft
The live draft room got a full rebuild. It’s quicker, cleaner and easier to follow when the picks start coming fast. You’ll spend less time searching for players and more time landing the guy everyone else forgot about in the seventh round.
Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA season
The new Draft Tab
Everything you need for draft day now lives in one place in the app. The Draft Tab surfaces your draft countdown, mock draft entry points, commissioner reminders, quick access to league settings and personalized prep.
For commissioners, the Draft Tab makes it easy to knock out pre-draft tasks earlier, invite more friends and follow a guided checklist so nothing slips through the cracks. For Yahoo Fantasy Plus and Ultra subscribers, it’s also where you’ll find Instant Mock Drafts and other tools to give you an edge.
Play your way
Head-to-head points is the default scoring for all newly created fantasy basketball leagues. Private-league commissioners can change their scoring settings, and public leagues also offer head-to-head categories, High Score and rotisserie.
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Less grind, more fun: High Score
Not everyone wants to set a lineup every night. High Score is built for fans who want to follow the action without the daily upkeep. Draft 10 of your favorite players and start your best six each week. Only each player’s highest-scoring game counts, so one big night from your star can carry the whole week. Dan Titus has more on how to play.
Don’t want to wait? Draft right now
Public leagues let you draft instantly, so you can have a roster before you finish your coffee. Grab a spot in one of our public leagues and you’re in.
Prep like a pro
Dan Titus’ rankings for points, 9-cat and High Score leagues are live, so you’ll know exactly who to target when your pick comes up.
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Fantasy Basketball Rankings
Points Leagues
9-Cat Leagues
High Score Leagues
We’ll have plenty more draft prep ahead of the season, including Titus’ favorite sleepers, breakouts and fades.
The clock is ticking. Sign up for Yahoo Fantasy Basketball and get ready to have an amazing season!
