Last Updated on February 10, 2026 12:13 am by Keston Paul | Published: February 9, 2026

The trade deadline was last week and that means we have a lot to discuss right now.

As always here is a reminder of the differences in the scoring systems for ESPN Standard Points Leagues and Yahoo Standard Points Leagues.

Of course, we have a new format, which is Yahoo’s “High Score.”

The High Score System is: 
Points = 1 fantasy point each
Rebounds = 1 fantasy point each
Assists = 2 fantasy points each
Steals = 3 fantasy points each
Blocks = 3 fantasy points each

As a general rule: 

ESPN Standard Scoring will give a slight boost to players who are more efficient and get more defensive stats in addition the usual volume stats we want in points leagues.

Yahoo Standard Scoring will give a very slight boost to good rebounders and players who are high-volume offensive engines, even if they are inefficient, but turnovers still come at a cost.

High Score takes leaning into offensive volume at a higher level, meaning players who take a bunch of shots and get a ton of assists are greatly rewarded with absolutely no hits for inefficiency or turnovers.

Points League Adds

Anfernee Simons

I think points-league managers are going to be quicker to drop players than some 9-cat managers and Simons generally deserved to be dropped before and was over-rostered in Boston despite some positive runs. I was able to add Simons in an ESPN points league last week after the trade deadline, so there is a small chance he is around in some leagues. Simons is actually better suited for Yahoo/High Score where inefficiency isn’t punished, but he is still an ESPN flier too.

I will say this: Simons might go to the bench, not Jaden Ivey, when Josh Giddey returns. However, if he doesn’t, you might regret not giving him a try.

Jalen Smith*

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