A new fantasy basketball season is here, and with it comes a fun new game mode from Yahoo called “High Score.” It’s designed to be a simpler and more exciting way for you to play, focusing on big performances from your favorite players without the daily stress of managing a lineup.
This guide will introduce you to this new format and provide the top 150 player rankings to help you get ready for your fantasy draft.
🎮 A New Way to Play Fantasy Basketball
For the 2025-26 NBA season, the “High Score” format offers a fresh and friendly approach to fantasy basketball. The goal is to make the game easier to manage, giving you more time to simply enjoy the real-life action on the court instead of constantly adjusting your fantasy team.
🤔 How the ‘High Score’ Game Works
The rules are straightforward. You start by drafting a team of 10 NBA players. Each week, you select six of them to be in your starting lineup. Here’s the key difference: only each player’s single best-scoring game of that week will count toward your team’s total score. This way, you always benefit from a player’s standout performance without having to guess which night it will happen.
🏆 Top Players for the 2025-26 Season
To succeed in this new format, you’ll want players who can put up huge numbers in a single game. Superstars like Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are ranked at the very top because they are known for their explosive, high-scoring performances. To help you prepare for your draft, here are the top 150 player rankings for the “High Score” format.
The Top 150 Rankings
- Nikola Jokić, Nuggets
- Luka Dončić, Lakers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
- Victor Wembanyama, Spurs
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
- Cade Cunningham, Pistons
- Trae Young, Hawks
- Anthony Davis, Mavericks
- Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
- Devin Booker, Suns
- James Harden, Clippers
- LeBron James, Lakers
- Domantas Sabonis, Kings
- Paolo Banchero, Magic
- Kevin Durant, Rockets
- Jalen Brunson, Knicks
- Tyrese Maxey, 76ers
- LaMelo Ball, Hornets
- Ja Morant, Grizzlies
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
- Stephen Curry, Warriors
- Jaylen Brown, Celtics
- Amen Thompson, Rockets
- Josh Giddey, Bulls
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks
- Scottie Barnes, Raptors
- Alperen Sengun, Rockets
- Jalen Johnson, Hawks
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers
- Pascal Siakam, Pacers
- Zion Williamson, Pelicans
- Kawhi Leonard, Clippers
- Joel Embiid, 76ers
- Jamal Murray, Nuggets
- Jalen Williams, Thunder
- De’Aaron Fox, Spurs
- Bam Adebayo, Heat
- Derrick White, Celtics
- Franz Wagner, Magic
- Desmond Bane, Magic
- Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers
- Jimmy Butler III, Warriors
- Tyler Herro, Heat
- Chet Holmgren, Thunder
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies
- Brandon Ingram, Raptors
- Austin Reaves, Lakers
- Ivica Zubac, Clippers
- Trey Murphy III, Pelicans
- DeMar DeRozan, Kings
- Nikola Vučević, Bulls
- Darius Garland, Cavaliers
- Jalen Green, Suns
- Brandon Miller, Hornets
- Dyson Daniels, Hawks
- Kristaps Porziņģis, Hawks
- Miles Bridges, Hornets
- Paul George, 76ers
- Julius Randle, Timberwolves
- Zach LaVine, Kings
- Jordan Poole, Pelicans
- Immanuel Quickley, Raptors
- Coby White, Bulls
- RJ Barrett, Raptors
- Payton Pritchard, Celtics
- Josh Hart, Knicks
- Cam Thomas, Nets
- Lauri Markkanen, Jazz
- Cooper Flagg, Mavericks
- Michael Porter Jr., Nets
- Jalen Duren, Pistons
- Myles Turner, Bucks
- Deandre Ayton, Lakers
- Anfernee Simons, Celtics
- Jakob Poeltl, Raptors
- Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers
- Bradley Beal, Clippers
- Andrew Nembhard, Pacers
- Alex Sarr, Wizards
- Jaden Ivey, Pistons
- Shaedon Sharpe, Trail Blazers
- OG Anunoby, Knicks
- Walker Kessler, Jazz
- Ausar Thompson, Pistons
- Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves
- Mark Williams, Suns
- Cameron Johnson, Nuggets
- Bennedict Mathurin, Pacers
- Donovan Clingan, Trail Blazers
- Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder
- Matas Buzelis, Bulls
- D’Angelo Russell, Mavericks
- Kevin Porter Jr., Bucks
- Norman Powell, Heat
- John Collins, Clippers
- Nic Claxton, Nets
- Christian Braun, Nuggets
- Devin Vassell, Spurs
- Kel’el Ware, Heat
- Santi Aldama, Grizzlies
- Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks
- Jalen Suggs, Magic
- Keyonte George, Jazz
- Naz Reid, Timberwolves
- Mikal Bridges, Knicks
- Andrew Wiggins, Heat
- Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers
- Isaiah Collier, Jazz
- CJ McCollum, Wizards
- Kyle Kuzma, Bucks
- Reed Sheppard, Rockets
- Draymond Green, Warriors
- Ayo Dosunmu, Bulls
- Malik Monk, Kings
- Aaron Gordon, Nuggets
- Brandin Podziemski, Warriors
- Dennis Schröder, Kings
- Quentin Grimes, 76ers
- Donte DiVincenzo, Timberwolves
- Naji Marshall, Mavericks
- Toumani Camara, Trail Blazers
- Jaden McDaniels, Timberwolves
- Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies
- Tobias Harris, Pistons
- Dereck Lively II, Mavericks
- Zach Edey, Grizzlies
- Isaiah Jackson, Pacers
- Keegan Murray, Kings
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks
- Jordan Clarkson, Knicks
- Stephon Castle, Spurs
- Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets
- Scoot Henderson, Trail Blazers
- Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors
- Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers
- Bobby Portis, Bucks
- Kyshawn George, Wizards
- Ace Bailey, Jazz
- P.J. Washington, Mavericks
- De’Andre Hunter, Cavaliers
- Jeremy Sochan, Spurs
- Tari Eason, Rockets
- Klay Thompson, Mavericks
- Daniel Gafford, Mavericks
- Tre Johnson, Wizards
- Herbert Jones, Pelicans
- Davion Mitchell, Heat
- Collin Sexton, Hornets
- Al Horford, Warriors
- Sam Hauser, Celtics
