The 2015-16 NBA regular season is finally here! Opening night is just a few days away, and daily fantasy players are eagerly awaiting Tuesday's contests.
For those who are new to daily fantasy basketball, here's a brief guide to how it works, as well as some basic strategy tips to help get started.
To begin with, DraftKings NBA lineups include eight roster spots:
With multiple positions to choose from in three of the eight slots, there is a great deal of flexibility available. For example, three point guards can be used simultaneously at PG, G and Util. Considering assists are worth 1.5 fantasy points each, lineups stacked with point guards are often effective.
The full scoring system in play is as follows:
The first thing to note is the added value placed on three-point shooting. While a regular basket is worth two fantasy points, a three-pointer is worth 3.5. Stephen Curry averaged 23.8 points per game last year, but since he also sank 3.6 three-pointers a night, his 23.8 points scored translated to 25.6 fantasy points.
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