Welcome to the Nothing But Net Fantasy Simulation League (NBN)! Since our establishment in 2018, we’ve been a tight-knit community of basketball enthusiasts who share a common love for NBA 2K’s MyLeague mode. Our league isn’t just a regular fantasy league; it’s about immersing ourselves in the world of basketball management, strategy, and camaraderie.
At the NBN, we’ve taken fantasy basketball to a whole new level. We’ve meticulously crafted our league structure to mirror the real NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). As an NBN member, you’ll step into the shoes of an NBA front office professional, making decisions that impact your team’s success. Here’s what you can expect:
We believe in transparency and engagement. That’s why we host daily live streams on Twitch, where you can watch your team compete against other NBN members. Witness the drama unfold as your decisions play out in real time. Our community rallies together during games, discussing strategies, celebrating victories, and analyzing defeats.
Whether you’re a seasoned NBA fan or a newcomer to the world of basketball management, there’s a place for you in the NBN. We encourage participation in various roles, including Owners, GMs, Coaches, and other team staff. Join us, collaborate with fellow basketball enthusiasts, and experience the excitement and strategy of NBA management firsthand.
The NBN Sim League is an NBA Fantasy Front Office league where members manage a franchise, including drafting, trading, and coaching, using NBA2k and broadcasting games on Twitch.
It runs in real-time, closely following the NBA schedule, with daily box scores corresponding to real-life games and the occasional CPU vs CPU games streamed on Twitch.
An ideal front office consists of an Owner, General Manager, and Head Coach, each with specific responsibilities like setting franchise direction, conducting trades, and managing game strategies.
The league prohibits racism, discrimination, cheating, tampering, real money transactions, alternate accounts, and harmful language. Penalties range from temporary bans to permanent exclusion.
Recruitment is primarily through Reddit and other forums, with a structured interview process conducted via Discord to ensure active, intelligent, and non-toxic members join the league.
The salary cap reflects the NBA’s cap, with penalties for exceeding certain thresholds, and detailed rules for trade and free agency to maintain fair play.
Trades must be reviewed by the Trade Review Committee to ensure legality and fairness before being announced. There are specific trade restrictions and timelines to follow.
Teams submit pitches for free agents, which are graded by a committee. A lottery system determines the outcome, with streaming of the process to ensure transparency.
The draft is conducted over two days, with a lottery determining the order. Teams have 10 minutes to make their selections, and there are rules for signing and trading draft picks.
Yes, there are detailed rules for contract structures, Bird Rights, cap holds, extensions, and G-League spots to ensure a balanced and competitive league environment.