SuperCoach NBA is here: How to play the new game in fantasy basketball

SuperCoach NBA is your fantasy go-to companion for another massive hoops season, bringing Australia’s most-loved fantasy game to the world’s biggest basketball stage.

In a major expansion of the SuperCoach universe, the game delivers all the stats, features and formats fans love - wrapped around one of the most exciting sports leagues on the planet.

Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy veteran or just getting started, SuperCoach NBA gives you the tools and flexibility to play your way.

This season, SuperCoach NBA lines up alongside the all-new weekly Beat the Coach NBL game, where fantasy players go head-to-head with NBL legend Damon Lowery, plus season-long leagues to battle it out with your mates for bragging rights.

Why SuperCoach NBA?

SuperCoach NBA offers both Classic and Draft formats in one game.

The Classic (or salary cap) format - a first in NBA fantasy - delivers the full team-manager experience, letting you build a squad within a salary cap or draft live against friends.

No matter how you want to play, there’s a format that fits your style.

With live scoring, weekly price changes, flexible team structures and the trusted SuperCoach experience, this is a game that rewards strategy, knowledge and instinct.

And best of all? It’s free to play.

Two elite ways to showcase your coaching

Classic: Select your team under the salary cap, make trades each week and ride the highs and lows of form, injuries and match-ups across the NBA season.

Draft: Go head-to-head with mates in a live draft. No duplicate players, no excuses. Build combos, manage rotations and dominate your league.

There’s also the NBA Cup and tipping to test your knowledge of everything basketball.

Classic, fast facts

* Salary cap format with a 15-player squad.

* Dynamic pricing, captain/vice-captain multipliers

* “Best 9” scoring, automatic emergency cover

* 3 trades per week. Coaches can activate Trade Boost for a 4th trade, up to 5 times in the season.

* $2000 for the winner, $500 for second.

NBA Cup, fast facts

* A knockout tournament featuring the top 16,384 teams after Round 4

* Running from Rounds 5–18. $500 cash prize to the winner.

Leagues, fast facts

* Join or create up to 20 private/public leagues

* Finals from Rounds 20–22 determine the league champion.

Squad Setup

* 15 players: 3 PGs, 3 SGs, 2 Cs, 3 SFs, 3 PFs, 1 Flex

* Start 10 players each week, “Best 9” scores count, lowest dropped

* Captains score double, with vice-captain backup

* Auto emergency per position replaces non-playing starters

Scoring highlights

Points are based on real NBA stats with simple, intuitive scoring, including:

Point Scored: +1

Rebound: +1

Assist: +1

Steal: +2

Block: +2

Missed Shot: -1

Turnover: -1

The schedule

Each game week features all matches played from Monday-Sunday US time (Tuesday-Monday Australian time). Each game week is resulted Monday afternoons, with the next round beginning Tuesday mornings.With two exceptions - the week break for the NBA Cup finals from December 10-17 and All-Star Weekend, scheduled for February 13-15.

Built for fans, new and diehard

SuperCoach NBA is designed to make the game accessible for everyone, from diehard basketball junkies to casual fans.

The Beginner’s Guide breaks down the basics including game scoring and player trading.

Visit the Help & Info section on the SuperCoach website and app for more details.

Plus, expert content, team reveals and cheat sheets will be published on SuperCoach and CODE Sports to help you make smarter calls throughout the season.

Make every play count

From superstar guards to dominant big men, SuperCoach NBA captures the moments that matter.

Track form, price changes and match-ups in real-time. Adjust your tactics, chase value, or stack combos like Steph Curry to Draymond Green.

Every decision shapes your path to fantasy glory.

SuperCoach Plus gives you the edge

Already a SuperCoach Plus subscriber? You’re in luck.

Unlock exclusive SuperCoach NBA features like projected player scores, advanced stats, Draft rankings and trade recommendations – all built to help you outsmart your mates.

If not subscribed, follow the SuperCoach Plus links on the SuperCoach app or web.

Get in the game

The NBA season tips off October 22.

Start building your Classic squad today or plan your big Draft night with mates.

Create your league, scout the stars, and prepare for a fantasy season like no other.

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Play SuperCoach NBA now.

Love your Aussie hooops? Check out the all-new Beat the Coach and take on Damon Lowery for weekly and season prizes.