Est. by managers who trust the process

Sam Hinkie's Ghost

Official dynasty bylaws — buy-in, draft order, roster construction, and scoring for the league that never rebuilds the same way twice.

Process compliant · patience mandatory

ARTICLE I

Buy-In & Commitment

Annual Fee
$10 per manager, per year
Billing
Paid two years at a time ($20 due at the start of every two-year cycle)

If a manager wants to leave the league but has traded away future draft picks, they must still pay the buy-in for every season those picks cover — even after their two-year commitment ends.

Example: You traded your 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, then decide to leave after your first two years are up. You still owe the $10 buy-in for both 2027 and 2028, since another manager is holding your equity in those drafts.
ARTICLE II

The Draft

The off-season draft runs in order of finish from the prior regular season, worst record to best. The last-place team picks first; the top regular-season finisher picks last.

Tanking is, as always, a legitimate strategy.

ARTICLE III

Roster Construction

Standard basketball starting five, plus flex, bench, taxi, and injured reserve.

5Starters
2Utility
6Bench
4Taxi
2IR
Taxi squad First- and second-year players can be stashed here rather than on the active roster. Taxi assignments must be locked in before each season starts.
ARTICLE IV

Weekly Scoring — Lock-In

We use Sleeper's default Lock-In format, not daily lineups. Each starter gets exactly one game per week counted toward your total — you choose which one.

If Jokić drops 50 on Tuesday, lock it in and his remaining games that week no longer affect your score. If Tuesday's a dud, skip it and wait for a better outing later in the week.

Mon
TueLocked
Thu
Sat
Sun
ARTICLE V

Scoring System

Sleeper default — subject to league vote if we ever want to change it.

Point+0.5
Rebound+1
Assist+1
Steal+2
Block+2
3PT Made+0.5
Double-Double+2
Triple-Double+2
40+ Points+2
50+ Points+2
Turnover−1
Technical−2
Flagrant−2
ARTICLE VI

Waivers

Type
FAAB bidding
Budget
$100 per season
Clearing
Waivers process every Tuesday
Availability
A dropped player can't be added by anyone until 2 days after the drop
ARTICLE VII

Trade Deadline

Trading closes one week before playoffs begin. Every deal must be final before that cutoff.

ARTICLE VIII

Playoffs

Current Format

Top 8 Overall

No divisions. The 8 best records league-wide make the playoffs, regardless of grouping.