From Fearless to Fantasy Basketball: Why Swifties Should Join Our League This Season

Let’s be honest, Taylor Swift fans know a thing or two about dedication, strategy, and hype. Whether it’s scoring presale codes, memorizing The Eras Tour setlist changes, or decoding hidden clues in a music video, we’ve already been training for something like fantasy basketball without even realizing it.

But if you’ve never played before, the idea of “fantasy sports” might sound intimidating! Like you need to know every stat, player, and trade detail to even have a chance. The truth? You don’t. Fantasy basketball can be just as fun for first-timers as it is for seasoned sports fans. And when you mix in a league full of Swifties? You get the ultimate crossover event.

What Is Fantasy Basketball, Anyway?

Think of it like creating the perfect Taylor Swift setlist — but instead of songs, you’re picking NBA players.

Here’s the breakdown:

  1. The Draft (Opening Night Energy)
    Before the NBA season starts, we hold a draft. This is like your Eras Tour opener. You're building your dream roster from scratch. Each person takes turns picking players from all NBA teams until everyone has a full lineup.

  2. The Matchups (Weekly Tour Stops)
    Each week, you “play” against another person in the league. Your players earn points based on their real-life performances — every rebound, assist, and three-pointer counts.

  3. The Strategy (Midnight Musings)
    Some weeks, your team might need a shake-up. You can trade players, swap someone from your bench into your starting lineup, or pick up an unclaimed player who’s suddenly on a hot streak. Just like Taylor switched up surprise songs, you can adjust your strategy to keep your team fresh.

  4. The Playoffs (The Reputation Era)
    At the end of the season, the top teams battle in a playoff bracket for the championship. Win it all, and you’ll officially have a “big reputation.”

Why This League is Perfect for Swifties

●      Beginner Friendly — No basketball knowledge required. We’ll guide you through drafting, scoring, and managing your team.

●      Swiftie-Filled Group Chat — Expect lyric-based trash talk, inside jokes, and possibly midseason playlists for motivation.

●      Low Time Commitment — You can set your lineup once a week in just a few minutes. No endless research required!

●      Community Vibes — It’s about fun first. Winning is great, but making friends (and maybe enemies in a playful “Better Than Revenge” way) is even better.

Why You Should Try It This Year

Fantasy basketball runs from late October through early April. It gives you a reason to check in, chat with friends, and cheer for moments you might have otherwise missed.

So, whether you’re a die-hard NBA fan or only know a handful of players by name, if you want to have a great time with some fellow Swifties, this is the place for you!


This season, it’s you, your roster, and a championship dream. Are you ready for it?

Ethan Spiess

Hi! I’m Ethan Spiess, Fantasy Basketball Advisor and occasional contributor for The Press Box here at Thirteen Sports. A lifelong sports fan and longtime Swiftie, I bleed orange for the Vols, back the Titans every Sunday, and grew up a fan of the Suns thanks to Steve Nash.

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