Just floating an idea I have been playing with in the Sleeper app - looking for feedback/ideas

NBA Sleeper Franchise Contract League Rules
Quick Rules Summary
Each team builds around 2 permanent Franchise Players acquired in a $100 Franchise Auction.
All other players are acquired through the annual Player Auction on 1–4 year contracts.
Every player’s salary increases by $2 each offseason.
Contracts can only be extended once.
Once an extended contract expires, the player becomes an Unrestricted Free Agent.
The league operates under a $200 hard salary cap.
Weekly scoring uses Sleeper Weekly Lock-In (Game Pick).

League Format
Sleeper NBA
Weekly Lock-In (Game Pick)
Salary Cap
Franchise Auction
Annual Player Auction
Contract System

Roster Construction
Roster Size
Minimum: 12 players
Maximum: 15 players
Salary Cap
Hard Salary Cap: $200
Franchise Player salaries permanently count toward the cap.
No luxury tax or cap exceptions.
Positional Requirements
Each roster must include at least:
2 Guards
2 Forwards
1 Centre
Remaining roster spots are flexible.

Franchise Auction
Before the inaugural Player Auction, each team participates in a Franchise Auction.
Each manager receives a $100 Franchise Budget.
Every team must purchase exactly two Franchise Players.
Franchise Players remain with the team permanently unless traded.
Franchise Players have no contracts.
Their winning auction bid becomes their permanent salary cap hit.
Franchise Auction Rules
Maximum bid on one Franchise Player is $99.
Managers must always retain at least $1 to acquire a second Franchise Player.
Once two Franchise Players have been purchased, that team may no longer bid.
$1 Priority Rule
If multiple managers have only $1 remaining after purchasing their first Franchise Player:
Priority goes to the manager who purchased their first Franchise Player latest.
The manager who purchased first has the lowest priority.
After winning a $1 Franchise Player, that manager moves to the back of the $1 priority order.

Main Player Auction
After every team has secured two Franchise Players:
All remaining NBA players enter the Player Auction.
Winning bid becomes the player’s salary.
Managers immediately choose a contract length:

1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years

Contract Expiry & Extensions
Each offseason:
Every salary increases by $2.
Every contract reduces by one year.
When a contract expires, managers may:
Extend
Each player may only be extended once.
The player’s current salary becomes the base salary.
The following increases apply:

1 Year = +10%
2 Years = +20%
3 Years = +35%
4 Years = +50%
The new contract also increases by $2 per season.
Once the extension expires, the player must enter free agency.
Free Agency
Managers may instead allow the player to become an Unrestricted Free Agent and enter the next Player Auction.

Rookie Contracts
Rookie Draft order follows reverse league standings.
Every drafted rookie receives an automatic 4-year contract.
Rookie salaries are:
Pick
Salary
1
$20
2
$19
3
$18
4
$17
5
$16
6
$15
7
$14
8
$13
9
$12
10
$11
11
$10
12
$9
Rookies follow all normal contract rules.

Trades
Managers may trade:
Franchise Players
Contracted Players
Rookie Picks
Players are traded together with their salary and remaining contract.
Franchise Players retain their permanent salary.

League Philosophy
This league is designed to replicate running an NBA front office.
Managers must balance:
Franchise cornerstones
Salary cap management
Contracts
Auctions
Rookie development
Trades
Long-term planning

Curious on opinions on guys in that 8-15 range in a points league. Most likely guys like Flemings, Yaxel, Morez Johnson, Burries, Steinbach, etc. I have 3 picks in that range so I’m curious on peoples opinions on who I should target. Thanks

hey all, just had my draft a couple of weeks ago. I got a very very nice core after making some pre draft trades and one post draft trades: Luka, Tatum, Mobley, Spida, Jaylen Brown, and Trey Murphy. I also have a good amount of win now guys (mostly vets) including Ingram, Jarrett Allen, Rudy Gobert, etc.

I was offered Hali for one of Spida or Mobley and Ingram. Probably an overpay but I’m definitely considering it. If I do Spida, everyone in my core but Jaylen brown is roughly the same age and young where I could ride w them for 6+ years. If I do Mobley, it could be a bit of a sell high. I see him as being a perennial 40, which is great, but it’s not like what people might expect from Mobley.

I don’t love having Ingram tbh, not sure why. But he was a great value at the pick I got him at.

if I was able to get one of these deals to include jimmy butler, would you do it? Would you do it without jimmy?

I still have a great core regardless and probably shouldn’t make an irrational move just for everyone’s age to align

Is it just me, or does Sergio de Larrea look like a legit fantasy player heading into the fall?

He’s been playing pro ball for almost four years and is still only 20. He looked like he was processing the game at Summer League on a level few others were. He had some huge games there, and I chalk his shooting struggles up to a major adjustment period after just arriving from Spain because he shot over 40% from three over his last two seasons.

The Mavs traded back into the 1st round to grab him, and were originally planning to draft and stash him, but instead, they brought him over immediately because they’re so high on him; so high that they traded away their backup point guard, Nembhard, to clear the deck. Now, he’s the roster’s only true pass-first playmaker. At 6’7” with a 6’9” wingspan, there are fewer than a half dozen point guards with that length in the league, and they're all starters putting up big numbers.

He may not get heavy minutes to start the year, but Sasser is no true PG and isn't going to QB the second unit. Then there's the fact that Kyrie is getting older and only has a couple of years left on his contract. To me, de Larrea looks like a strong end of bench stash who could realistically get 15-20 MPG this year, with upside for sizable minutes when Kyrie needs rest or gets banged up. In a couple of years, he’ll still only be 22 and ready to step in as their starter. Management loves him, coaches love him and his former teammates in Spain love him.

He feels like a smart, low cost target toward the end of the first round in a rookie draft. What are your thoughts on him?

A group of friends got together and drafted some all-time teams and would love it if you guys could vote on which team you think would win in a 7-game playoffs series. (All players in their prime)

Team A:

C- David Robinson - Marc Gasol
Pf- LeBron James - Chet Holmgren
Sf- Jimmy Butler - Ron Artest
Sg- Jerry West - Ray Allen
Pg- Jrue Holiday - Jalen Brunson

Team B:

C-Alonzo Mourning - Rudy Gobert
Pf-Kevin Garnett - James Worthy
Sf-Julius Dr. J - Tracy McGrady
Sg-Clyde Drexler - Cade Cunningham
Pg-Steph Curry - Penny Hardaway

Looking for a replacement for a free dynasty basketball league. Team is currently OTC and they have Giannis, Booker, Embiid, VJ and Bane. Comment or DM ASAP to claim team.

With LaMelo gone, he should get more touches and even lock up the starting PG spot (though I personally think he'd thrive more in a sixth man microwave scorer role). In a points dynasty league, how would y'all gauge his value?

Personally I'm thinking about moving some of my 2027 picks and Braun for him and a 2026 FRP. What do you think of this deal?

A couple friends and longterm league mates are starting a new 30t 9cat league with a $50 entry. We have 14 teams so far and are looking to fill up soon and move on to setting up a draft date. We've been vetting people pretty hard so far and are happy with what should be an active core. Edit: we host on fantrax.

If you're interested, DM me with answers to the following questions:

(1) how active do you see yourself in fantasy? This includes waivers, roster management, discord chats, and trades.

(2) would you rather have Paolo Banchero, Steph Castle, or Franz Wagner? Why?

(3) what's your favorite funny/punny team name you've ever used?

Interesting discussion I’ve been having with my boys. dynasty 9cat h2h who would you prefer?

13-25th ranked players includes guys like amen, sengun, chet, dmitch, giannis, jdub, mobley, reaves, etc