Signal > Noise
We compress dozens of variables into a few clear moves: who to add, who to cut, and when to flip a hot hand.
Win your category
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smart weekly read
A fantasy basketball newsletter for category leagues—short weekly emails with the best pickups, trade recommendations, and other useful strategies to win your matchup
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5-minute weekly read
Data-backed picks
Actionable strategies
Trusted by managers in pro, high-stakes, and friends leagues.
Why readers win with StatCats
Browse issues5‑Minute Blueprint
Each Sunday: schedule edges, rotation notes, and category-by-category picks you can follow without overthinking.
Category‑Focused
We optimize for category leverage, not generic rankings.
Trade Intel
Buy‑low / sell‑high calls backed by data-driven analysis.
Actionable, Without Spam
One concise email per week. No daily noise. No filler. Just moves that swing matchups.
Beginner → Shark
Clear, evidence-based recommendations, so newer players ramp fast without mistakes.
How it works
01
We parse the week
Back‑to‑backs, off‑nights, travel, injuries, and role changes condensed into a simple plan.
02
You make 2–3 moves
Waiver adds, smart drops, and trade options. Each action ladders to category wins.
03
Rinse and repeat
Improve margins weekly. By playoffs, you’re the team no one wants to face.
FAQs
What formats do you cover?
Primarily 9‑cat and 8‑cat H2H.
When do you send the email?
Sunday afternoons (ET), with a quick weekday nudge if there’s a major injury or rotation change.
Is it free?
Yes. A paid tier with deeper tools may come later, but the weekly email stays free.
Can beginners use this?
Absolutely. We provide clear recommendations and easy-to-follow analysis.