Build a Franchise (Season 5) Bubble Tournament Edition

[ribs]

Just clicked through my game vs New Orleans pretty quickly.

Obviously we can't really score the ball but a good effort by my guys.

Claxton was a super solid pick up, even though he got paid pretty well.

[bringbackhoffa]

**** the yankees

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[NewEra]

It took cooperation from five teams, and a record amount of PMs, but pending the commissioners approval, our follow-up move to the Kyrie/Harden trade has finally been completed. Warriors fans should be excited about the upcoming season.

[bringbackhoffa]

It took cooperation from five teams, and a record amount of PMs, but pending the commissioners approval, our follow-up move to the Kyrie/Harden trade has finally been completed. Warriors fans should be excited about the upcoming season.

so..

[Fat]

It took cooperation from five teams, and a record amount of PMs, but pending the commissioners approval, our follow-up move to the Kyrie/Harden trade has finally been completed. Warriors fans should be excited about the upcoming season.

[Fat]

Looking for a rebounding PF for Bledsoe or Kennard

[bishnykfan]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams to the Golden State Warriors along with Neemias Queta to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum, Luc Mbah a Moute and Thomas Bryant.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum and Luc Mbah a Moute to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams.

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Kyle Anderson to the New York Knicks and Enes Kanter to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Terrence Ross.

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade Terrence Ross to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kyle Anderson and the rights to their 2022 2nd round draft pick* back from Portland.

The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to trade Thomas Bryant to the Brooklyn Nets and a 2022 2nd round draft pick (From New York)* to the New York Knicks in exchange for Enes Kanter, a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia).

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia) to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Neemias Queta.

*- New York regains control of their 2022 2nd round draft pick after they fulfill pick swap obligations currently owed to Houston.

[bishnykfan]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to trade Terance Mann to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Shake Milton.

[Fat]

[NewEra]

Spoiler:

So yea, before anyone refers to Dame/Embiid pairing missing the BAF playoffs last season. This is a team sport. I believe that their new supporting cast of Tobias, Bertans, Lou Will, Green, Bullock, Favors & company will yield far better results.

I’ve put a lot of thought into this. One of them being that I’ve always wanted to build a team with my own identity. So yes for that reason the hesitation was slightly there because we saw this paring last season. However, I also love challenges. This duo should’ve lived up to expectations and it’s my goal to make that happen. I believe in my abilities to accomplish that, and so here we are.

I’m unafraid of the challenge and welcome all naysayers to doubt a committed GM such as myself to get this team to compete at the highest level.

Elated to acquire Dame and his bird rights! Warriors fans should be excited. You know what time it is.

[NewEra]

Thanks to Richard, Smash, Context, and HerSports for committing their time to this deal. It took patience, late nights, rejection lol, and a lot of reconstructing to get everyone what they wanted, but these GMs actively showed up. And of course the GOAT himself Bish for processing. The write-up says it all.

[Smash3]

Last dollar goon in the building...

[El Poochio]

Feels like NewEra changes his team up after every 2k loss

[NewEra]

Feels like NewEra changes his team up after every 2k loss

2k has no influence on my moves. And I won my last game lol. I’m trying to win a BAF chip Pooch. So it’s either I think the team is good enough to do it, or they’re not. There may be many trades, but one goal. Trust the process.

As currently constructed I’m confident we can now pull out some close victories against the top teams. Even if they beat us in 2k, BAF is shaping up to be a battle.

[bringbackhoffa]

Interesting trade, big moves for both the Nets and Warriors, do see a favorable bump for both Irving and Dame in the SIM this year.

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[j4remi]

I'm hoping Kyle Anderson gets some love for the sim because his efficiency was nice. Plus I love oversized line-ups.

[bringbackhoffa]

Top SIM rating predictions (4 stars and higher)

Devin Booker 5 stars
Luka Doncic 5 stars
Nikola Vucevic 5 stars
Lebron James 5 stars
Kawhi Leonard 5 stars
Giannis Anteokounmpo 5 stars
Nikola Jokic 5 stars
Jason Tatum 5 stars
Kevin Durant 5 stars
Bradley Beal 5 stars
James Harden 5 stars
Damian Lillard 5 stars
Joel Embiid 5 stars
Rudy Gobert 5 stars
Trae Young 5 stars
Steph Curry 5 stars
Anthony Davis 4.5 stars
Jrue Holiday 4.5 stars
Russell Westbrook 4.5 stars
Karl Anthony Towns 4.5 stars
Deandre Ayton 4.5 stars
Jason Collins 4.5 stars
Kyrie Irving 4.5 stars
Domatas Sabonis 4.5 stars
Bam Adebayo 4.5 stars
Julius Randle 4.5 stars
Zion Williamson 4.5 stars
Donovan Mitchell 4.5 stars
Zach Lavine 4 stars
Jamal Murray 4 stars
Jimmy Butler 4 stars
Brandon Ingram 4 stars
Clint Capela 4 stars
Demar Derozan 4 stars
Ben Simmons 4 stars
Pascal Siakam 4 stars
Tobias Harris 4 stars
Paul George 4 stars
Shai Gilgeous Alexander 4 stars
Chris Paul 4 stars
Jaylen Brown 4 stars
De'Aaron Fox 4 stars
Khris Middleton 4 stars
Michael Porter Jr 4 stars

[Smash3]

I feel like getting the good $1 players has been harder than getting a star player this off season

[Context]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams to the Golden State Warriors along with Neemias Queta to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum, Luc Mbah a Moute and Thomas Bryant.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum and Luc Mbah a Moute to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams.

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Kyle Anderson to the New York Knicks and Enes Kanter to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Terrence Ross.

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade Terrence Ross to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kyle Anderson and the rights to their 2022 2nd round draft pick* back from Portland.

The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to trade Thomas Bryant to the Brooklyn Nets and a 2022 2nd round draft pick (From New York)* to the New York Knicks in exchange for Enes Kanter, a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia).

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia) to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Neemias Queta.

*- New York regains control of their 2022 2nd round draft pick after they fulfill pick swap obligations currently owed to Houston.

That's the type of play that became commonplace for Queta at the NCAA level. In his final year at Utah State, he averaged 3.3 blocks per game, which was good enough for third in the nation.

In the team's 88-75 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, Queta managed to post six points, six rebounds, a block and a steal in 21 minutes. He’s a big body in the post and he’s extremely vocal, despite his inexperience at the pro level.

“I feel like it’s just natural, I’ve been [vocal] for quite a while on pretty much every team I’ve been a part of, I’ve been one of the most vocal guys” Queta said following the Kings’ win on Tuesday. “As a defensive anchor, I’ve got to make sure I’m in the right spot. I’ve got to make sure I tell people where to be when I see something.”

The 22-year-old is mature and already earning more time. He has a toughness the Kings need and there is potential for him to vastly improve his body when he starts working with the training staff in Sacramento

For now, he’s holding down the fort for the Kings in the middle and he’s already shown more than what you would expect for a player that has barely had time to unpack a bag.

“He’s been tremendous,” Jackson said. “We’re asking him to protect the paint, rebound, block shots and be the anchor on the defensive end. And that’s what I’m going to ask him to do this year in the G League.”

RELATED: Kings guarantee contracts of big men Jones and Metu
Queta, who signed a two-way contract with the Kings over the weekend, will bounce back and forth between Sacramento and Stockton this season. He can be in uniform for up to 50 games with the main club, although Jackson and his staff likely will build their defense around the big man down in the G League.

Thats why I was involved in this deal...Hopefully, he makes his mark and with 3 years left of control I have a nice center with a nice sim rating...

[NewEra]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams to the Golden State Warriors along with Neemias Queta to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum, Luc Mbah a Moute and Thomas Bryant.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade Kyrie Irving, Nicolas Batum and Luc Mbah a Moute to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Damian Lillard and Kenrich Williams.

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Kyle Anderson to the New York Knicks and Enes Kanter to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Terrence Ross.

The New York Knicks have agreed to trade Terrence Ross to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kyle Anderson and the rights to their 2022 2nd round draft pick* back from Portland.

The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to trade Thomas Bryant to the Brooklyn Nets and a 2022 2nd round draft pick (From New York)* to the New York Knicks in exchange for Enes Kanter, a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia).

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade a 2023 2nd round draft pick (From Golden State) and a 2024 2nd round draft pick (From Philadelphia) to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for Neemias Queta.

*- New York regains control of their 2022 2nd round draft pick after they fulfill pick swap obligations currently owed to Houston.

That's the type of play that became commonplace for Queta at the NCAA level. In his final year at Utah State, he averaged 3.3 blocks per game, which was good enough for third in the nation.

In the team's 88-75 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, Queta managed to post six points, six rebounds, a block and a steal in 21 minutes. He’s a big body in the post and he’s extremely vocal, despite his inexperience at the pro level.

“I feel like it’s just natural, I’ve been [vocal] for quite a while on pretty much every team I’ve been a part of, I’ve been one of the most vocal guys” Queta said following the Kings’ win on Tuesday. “As a defensive anchor, I’ve got to make sure I’m in the right spot. I’ve got to make sure I tell people where to be when I see something.”

The 22-year-old is mature and already earning more time. He has a toughness the Kings need and there is potential for him to vastly improve his body when he starts working with the training staff in Sacramento

For now, he’s holding down the fort for the Kings in the middle and he’s already shown more than what you would expect for a player that has barely had time to unpack a bag.

“He’s been tremendous,” Jackson said. “We’re asking him to protect the paint, rebound, block shots and be the anchor on the defensive end. And that’s what I’m going to ask him to do this year in the G League.”

RELATED: Kings guarantee contracts of big men Jones and Metu
Queta, who signed a two-way contract with the Kings over the weekend, will bounce back and forth between Sacramento and Stockton this season. He can be in uniform for up to 50 games with the main club, although Jackson and his staff likely will build their defense around the big man down in the G League.

Thats why I was involved in this deal...Hopefully, he makes his mark and with 3 years left of control I have a nice center with a nice sim rating...

It’s crazy how it took over two months though. I remember you first mentioning Neem to me back on July 30th. It’s October 4th and you’re just landing him.