Lock-In Mode offers a unique way to add strategy to fantasy basketball. In Lock-In mode, only one game per week per player will count toward your matchup score.
Each team owner can choose to either
(1) pass on a game, or
(2) lock it in after the game is completed.
HOW IT WORKS
After your player plays, you can lock-in that game for the week’s fantasy score.
Important: you must lock it in before the player’s next game starts.
Once locked in:
That game is fixed for the week.
The points count toward your matchup.
You cannot lock in any future games for that player that week.
You cannot move the player to a different position after locking in.
We do not revert to previous games. If the player does not play, swap another player or get zero points.
Lock-in player on your fantasy matchup page
Lock-in player on your fantasy team page
DETAILS
Can I undo my Lock-In pick if my next game did not start yet?
No. Once submitted, it cannot be undone or changed.
Can I move a bench player who just played into a starting slot to lock in their score?
No. The player must be in your starting lineup before the game.
Can I move a player to a different position and still lock-in that game?
Yes, as long as you are not moving that player from the bench. You can move them between starting roster spots and maintain the ability to lock-in that game.
Can I add a player from free agency or waivers and get points from their most recent game?
No, you cannot. You can use that player moving forward, but they would have needed to be in your lineup at the time of the game to get those points.
What happens if a player is traded?
You can only earn points for games after the trade. Previous points stay with the original team.
Example: If Team A locks in points for James Harden and trades him to Team B, the points remain with Team A for that week.
What if I forget to Lock-In a game for a player?
Sleeper will take the fantasy points scored in his team's final game of the week. This means that it's possible to get zero points if the player did not play. We will not revert to the player's most previously played game.
If you have any other questions, please contact [email protected]