2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Draft Kit: Rankings, mocks, strategies and more

We're on the verge of tip-off for the 2023-24 NBA season, which means we're in the stretch run of fantasy basketball draft season! And we want you to be as prepared as possible to build those eventual championship-winning squads, so we've rounded up our draft prep content to get you ready for the upcoming season.

So whether you’re playing fantasy basketball for the first time or a seasoned pro looking to add another title to your trophy case, our draft kit will provide all the rankings, position previews and more expert analysis you need to win.

And here's a reminder: Yahoo Fantasy Plus is available for the season, so be sure to get an exclusive edge on the competition by signing up now.

Want a quick way to prep before making your picks? Try a mock draft — practice makes perfect.

Ultimately, the only way you'll miss out is if you don't play. So sign up now if you haven't already and let the fun begin.

Want a one-stop shop? Check out our cheat sheet

Let's face it, not everyone has the time to sift through every piece of content. Sometimes, you just need a cheat sheet. Luckily, Dan Titus has one with crunch-time tips for all things drafts here.

📈 Draft Rankings 📉

It doesn't matter if you're playing in a category league or a points format, Nikola Jokić is the clear No. 1 player on draft boards. But how should the rest of the first round of drafts play out?

[ Positional rankings for points leagues ]

[ Positional rankings for category leagues ]

Rankings Tiers: PGs | SGs | SFs | PFs | Cs]

[ What to do with every first-round pick, 1-12 ]

Positional Previews 🔍

We break down each position so you're ready to tackle every spot in your lineup.

[ Point Guards ]

[ Shooting Guards ]

[ Small Forwards ]

[ Power Forwards ]

[ Centers ]

Breakout Picks 🚀

Landing a breakout player in your draft is one of the keys to success.

[ Four guards who could surprise ]

[ Three forwards set to cut it loose ]

[ Three centers about to take flight ]

Players to avoid this draft season ⛔️

Fades don't necessarily mean players on these lists are un-draftable, it's more about where they're being picked that makes it tough to justify the investment.

[ 3 guards you should fade ]

[ 3 forwards to avoid at ADP ]

[ 3 centers to fade ]

[ The most overrated picks of the first 10 rounds ]

Sleepers 😴

Let's examine potential draft bargains at each position:

[ 2 guards who offer upside ]

[ 3 forwards being overlooked ]

[ 3 centers to target late ]

Format-Specific Advice

Fantasy values can vary depending on the type of format your league uses. For example, Giannis Antetokounmpo is more valuable in points leagues where his struggles from the free-throw line don’t factor into his scoring.

Whether you're playing in a points or category league, we'll help you get ready.

[ How to draft in a points league ]

[ Category league draft strategy ]

[ Which players are best in points leagues? What about category leagues? ]

[ Lessons from a points league mock draft ]

[ Top takeaways from a category league mock draft ]

[ Don't forget these 5 specialists in your category drafts ]