Fantasy basketball strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Points and category leagues value players very differently — and Yahoo vs. ESPN default scoring adds another layer.
Josh Lloyd, host of Locked On Fantasy Basketball, breaks down which players thrive in points formats (volume scorers like Jalen Green, and Cam Thomas) versus category leagues (defensive specialists like O.G. Anunoby and Herb Jones). He also compares Yahoo’s and ESPN’s default scoring to show how rankings and draft boards shift depending on platform.
Learn how to adjust your draft strategy for each format, identify players who are undervalued, and avoid common mistakes
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