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Fantasy WNBA 2026: Scoring, Drafts, and Strategy Guide

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Fantasy Women's Basketball returns for its fourth season with ESPN unveiling the scoring system and draft formats for 2026. The game uses a points-based, head-to-head format where players earn fantasy points for stats like points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and made three-pointers.

Scoring rewards different player types - A'Ja Wilson averaged 45.1 fantasy points per game last season, while Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark posted 41.0 and 36.7 FP/G respectively. The system values steals and blocks at two points each, with made three-pointers earning a bonus point beyond their base value.

The WNBA regular season starts May 8, with snake drafts and salary cap formats being the most popular options. Success requires active roster management throughout the season, including lineup adjustments, free agent additions, and handling injured players.