100+ Best Fantasy Basketball Team Names: Funny Fantasy Basketball Names for 2025

10 Best Fantasy Basketball Names (With Accompanying Strategies)

Below, you'll find our 10 favorite fantasy basketball names this season, with a brief blurb about each option. Be sure to check back with us regularly for all your Ohio sports betting needs: 

10. Team #23 (Michael Jordan): Every fantasy basketball roster deserves a nod to one of the greatest players of all time, and Team #23 does just that. Named after Michael Jordan’s iconic number, this team name signals dominance, competitiveness, and a winning mindset. Choosing a name like this not only honors MJ’s legacy but also lets everyone in your league know you’re serious about bringing championship-level energy to your squad.

9. The Gobert Report (Rudy Gobert): In fantasy basketball, elite shot-blockers are hard to come by, and Rudy Gobert has made a career out of it. A three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Gobert can anchor your blocks category and give you a serious edge. Pair him with someone like Brook Lopez, and not only can you dominate defensively, but you also have trade value to shore up weak spots in your roster. In 10-category leagues, a strong blocks game can be the difference between first and fifth place.

8. The Mile High Joker (Nikola Jokić): Nikola Jokić, known as “The Joker,” is one of the most versatile and dominant players in the NBA, and this team name perfectly captures his flair. Playing in Denver, America’s Mile High City, Jokić brings sky-high expectations to any fantasy roster. Naming your team after him signals that you’re serious about filling your lineup with elite talent and accumulating stats across the board, from points and assists to rebounds and triple-doubles.

7. The Zion King (Zion Williamson): Zion Williamson is one of the most talked-about players in the NBA, and like the movie The Lion King, he’s a fan favorite. When healthy, he’s undeniably the king of the court, dominating with points, rebounds, and highlight-reel plays. Williamson is currently recovering from a back injury but is expected to return for the start of the 2025–26 season, ready to make a major impact for fantasy owners.

6. All the King's Men (LeBron James): LeBron James is truly the king of the NBA, and any team built around him instantly gains leadership, skill, and championship-caliber presence. Known as “The King,” he elevates everyone around him, making teammates better while dominating points, rebounds, and assists. In fantasy basketball, having LeBron on your roster isn’t just about stats, it’s about having a player who can carry your team and inspire all the “king’s men” to perform at their best.

5. Just a Small Towns Girl (Karl-Anthony Towns): Drafting Karl-Anthony Towns gives you a center-eligible power forward who can contribute both blocks and 3-pointers, but, like Zion, he needs to stay healthy. If Minnesota can avoid injuries, they could be a sneaky-good team all season. Meanwhile, Mike Conley is a solid value pick at point guard, providing assists without turnovers, strong free-throw shooting, and heavy minutes. Let the big spenders blow their fantasy budgets on “Ant-Man”, there are twenty Ant-Mans around the league, but Towns brings a unique mix of size and skill to your roster.

4. The Black Mambas (Kobe Bryant): Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest players of his era, and arguably of all time, is immortalized by his nickname, the Black Mamba. Known for his relentless work ethic and “Mamba Mentality,” Kobe inspired teammates and fans alike with his drive, focus, and competitive spirit. Naming your fantasy team after him pays tribute to his legendary career while signaling that your roster is built with the same intensity and championship mindset.

3. Booker D. Washington (Devin Booker): Often nicknamed “D-Book,” Devin Booker is the dynamic leader of the Phoenix Suns, constantly providing some of the most exciting plays in the NBA. Naming your fantasy team after him is a fun nod to his scoring prowess and playmaking ability, while also showing that your roster is built around a true game-changer who can carry your team to victory.

2. Don't Go Jayson Waterfalls (Jayson Tatum): This clever pun plays off Jayson Tatum’s first name and the iconic TLC song “Waterfalls.” Tatum has quickly become one of the most exciting and reliable stars in the NBA, capable of scoring from anywhere on the court and delivering highlight-worthy performances. Naming your fantasy team after him signals that your squad is built around elite talent and a player who can consistently carry your team.

1. Luka at Me Now (Luka Doncic): After the Mavericks traded him out of the blue, Luka is now dominating with the Lakers. If you want to build a fantasy team around triple-double machines, start with players like Luka, Nikola Jokic, and Josh Giddey, then fill in with undervalued players who contribute blocks and steals (think Richaun Holmes, O.G. Anunoby, Josh Hart). It’s a high-risk, high-reward strategy that depends on a smart draft.

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25 Funny Fantasy Basketball Names

If our top-ten names didn't work for you, don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are a few more names we love for this upcoming season:

1. Adam's Family (Steven Adams)
2. Fantastic De'Aaron Fox (De'Aaron Fox)
3. Mr. Whiteside (Hassan Whiteside)
4. Carry On My Hayward Son (Gordon Hayward)
5. Afflalo Creed (Arron Afflalo)
6. Luka Skywalker (Luka Doncic)
7. The Gobert Report (Rudy Gobert)
8. Everybody Loves Draymond (Draymond Green) 
9. Everybody Hates Chris (Chris Paul)
10. Apocalypse Noah (Joakim Noah)
11. Beal or No Beal (Bradley Beal) 
12. The Big Dieng Theory (Ousmane Dieng)
13. The Zion King (Zion Williamson)
14. 7th Devin (Devin Booker)
15. Kleber Lang (Maxi Kleber) 
16. Jrue Grit (Jrue Holiday)
17. The Chronicles of Redick (JJ Redick)
18. Full Metal Jokic (Nikola Jokic)
19. Jrue Let the Dogs Out (Jrue Holiday)
20. DominAyton (Deandre Ayton)
21. Franz Ferdinand (Franz Wagner) 
22. Ball Out Boy (Jimmy Butler)
23. The Big LeBronski (LeBron James)
24. Giannisty is the Best Policy (Giannis Antetokounmpo) 
25. Ja and Order (Ja Morant)

25 Good Fantasy Basketball Names

Still looking for more? Don't worry, there's no shortage of NBA-related puns on the internet. Here are 25 more names we found that we think you'll love this season:

1. Cobra Kyrie (Kyrie Irving) 
2. Hooked on a Bealing (Bradley Beal)
3. Devin Can Wait (Devin Booker)
4. Just a Small Towns Girl (Karl-Anthony Towns)
5. Don't Go Jayson Waterfalls (Jayson Tatum)
6. Rock 'Em, Siakam Robots (Pascal Siakam)
7. Jrue Religion (Jrue Holiday)
8. Kawhi Me a River (Kawhi Leonard)
9. The Jimmy Butler Did It (Jimmy Butler)
10. The Lone Granger (Danny Granger) 
11. There Goes My Herro (Tyler Herro)
12. Beam Me Up, Scottie Barnes (Scottie Barnes)
13. Big Girls Don't Kawhi (Kawhi Leonard)
14. Harden the Interruption (James Harden)
15. I Can't Believe It's Not Butler (Jimmy Butler)
16. The Granger Zone (Danny Granger)
17. Better Call Ball (Lamelo Ball)
18. Luka at Me Now (Luka Doncic)
19. Freaks & Greeks (Giannis Anteoktounmpo)
20. Cool Hand Luka (Luka Doncic)
21. Ice Trae (Trae Young)
22. Ingles All the Way (Joe Ingles)
23. Ball of Duty (Lonzo Ball & Lamelo Ball)
24. Malcolm in the Middleton (Khris Middleton & Malcolm Brogdon)
25. Pretty Fly for a Whiteside (Hassan Whiteside)

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20 Great NBA Fantasy Team Names

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1. Citizen Cade (Cade Cunningham)
2. A Friend in Need is a Friend Embiid (Joel Embiid)
3. Better Call Gasol (Marc Gasol, Paul Gasol)
4. Wiggins Out (Andrew Wiggins)
5. Empty Vassell (Devin Vassell)
6. Balls of Fury (Lamelo & Lonzo Ball)
7. Dame Time (Damian Lillard)
8. Shai Thrillgeous Alexander (Shai Gilgeous Alexander)
9. Haliburton Co. (Tyrese Haliburton) 
10. Himmy Butler (Jimmy Butler)
11. Kawhian Punch (Kawhi Leonard)
12. SGA-ATFRA (Shai Gilgeous Alexander)
13. Harden Your Heart (James Harden
14. James of Thrones (LeBron James)
15. Winbanyama (Victor Wembanyama)
16. Jamal About That Bass (Jamal Murray)
17. Sir, This is a Wemby's (Victor Wembanyama)
18. Mother Tucker (P.J. Tucker)
19. Ja Patrol (Ja Morant)
20. Kevin Can Wait (Kevin Durant)

20 More Basketball Fantasy Names

1. Stairway to Kevin (Kevin Durant)
2. I Need a Herro (Tyler Herro)
3. Blake Griffindor (Blake Griffin)
4. Clear and Present Granger (Danny Granger) 
5. Hermione Granger (Danny Granger) 
6. Biz Markieff (Markieff Morris) 
7. Going, Going, LeBron (LeBron James)
8. Young & the Restless (Trae Young)
9. KAT in the Hat (Karl-Anthony Towns)
10. The Big Bam Theory (Bam Adebayo)
11. The Alien (Victor Wembanyama)
12. Post-Up Malone (Karl Malone)
13. Ja Ja Binks (Ja Morant)
14. Killian Me Softly (Killian Hayes)
15. Dillon Crooks (Dillon Brooks) 
16. Spida Men (Donovan Mitchell)
17. I Dame, I Saw, I Conquered (Damian Lillard)
18. Grand Theft Otto (Otto Porter Jr.)
19. Flint Michigan Tropics
20. PorzinGod (Kristaps Porzingis) 

10 Inappropriate Fantasy Basketball Team Names

1. Hit it From Zubac (Ivica Zubac)
2. OnlyFranz (Franz Wagner) 
3. Ja Wick (Ja Morant)
4. Beats by Dray (Draymond Green)
5. Zero Fox Given (De'Aaron Fox)
6. Steph Infection (Steph Curry)
7. Pimpin' Ain't Beasley (Malik Beasley)
8. Too Hot to Randle (Julius Randle)
9. 50 Shades of Klay (Klay Thompson)
10. Let's Talk About Sexton (Collin Sexton)

Get Started With Your Fantasy Basketball Team Name

More important than your team’s name are the players who headline it. Any knucklehead can draft Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, or Giannis Antetokounmpo. What decades of experience have taught us is that fielding four studs who are just a notch below MVP level is a solid starting point. But four is the minimum, if you can land a fifth, you’re in great shape. Also, hold onto your free-agent money as much as possible. Every season, players rise from the G-League in March and April, logging heavy minutes for struggling teams, and you’ll have the edge if you’ve been frugal with your waiver budget.

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Chris Sheridan is a veteran NBA writer who has been covering the league since 1992, with a specialty in international basketball after being credentialed for every Olympics since 1996 in Atlanta. He has been covering sports gambling since 2018.