Fantasy Basketball Scoring Explained
Fantasy basketball scoring transforms real NBA performance into a single number that determines who wins your league. Different platforms use slightly different formulas:
FanDuel
PTS + REB*1.2 + AST*1.5 + STL*3 + BLK*3 - TOV
Heaviest defensive weighting
DraftKings
PTS + REB*1.25 + AST*1.5 + STL*2 + BLK*2 + 3PM*0.5 - TOV*0.5
Includes 3PM bonus; lowest turnover penalty
Yahoo
PTS + REB*1.2 + AST*1.5 + STL*3 + BLK*3 - TOV*2
Heaviest turnover penalty
The most valuable fantasy players are those who contribute across every category while limiting turnovers. Centers like Nikola Jokic dominate fantasy because they provide elite rebounds, assists, and defensive stats alongside scoring.