"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is undeniably awesome. So is Victor Wembanyama. Yet, in a traditional snake draft, getting both is essentially impossible given both are found firmly in the first round. There is a draft format, however, that absolutely allows you to pair SGA and Wemby. Or Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo... you get the idea. Salary cap drafts afford you the ability to assemble compelling collections of superstars."
"In ESPN salary cap drafts, each manager begins with a $200 budget to build out their roster. Default settings host 13 roster spots, with the calculator on my laptop revealing this is a bit more than $15 per slot. You are welcome, of course, to spend well above $15 to acquire star-caliber players, leaving less for filler and depth. As my long-time colleague John Cregan once coined, "your reign as manager begins with a wad of fake cash, a couple of hours to kill, and an empty roster to stock.""
Salary cap drafts use a $200 budget that managers allocate across a roster, typically with 13 spots, averaging roughly $15 per slot. Managers nominate players for bidding rather than selecting via fixed snake positions, and the highest bidder acquires the nominated player when the clock expires. The format permits pairing multiple elite players who would conflict in a snake draft, enabling concentrated star talent or balanced depth strategies. Managers can overspend on stars and accept thinner depth, or distribute funds evenly. Preparation includes studying live draft trends and planning budget priorities ahead of the draft.
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