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TRANSACTION
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout with Jordan Miller.
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout with Jordan Miller.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Grayson Allen, the rights to the 2025 Utah 1st round draft pick*, a 2025 2nd round draft pick (From Denver), a 2026 2nd round draft pick (From New Orleans) and a 2027 2nd round draft pick (From Brooklyn) to the Utah Jazz in exchange for TJ McConnell, Larry Nance Jr., Dennis Schroder and a 2026 1st round draft pick (From San Antonio).
*- Utah gets control of their 2025/2026/2027 1st round draft picks.
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Grayson Allen, the rights to the 2025 Utah 1st round draft pick*, a 2025 2nd round draft pick (From Denver), a 2026 2nd round draft pick (From New Orleans) and a 2027 2nd round draft pick (From Brooklyn) to the Utah Jazz in exchange for TJ McConnell, Larry Nance Jr., Dennis Schroder and a 2026 1st round draft pick (From San Antonio).
*- Utah gets control of their 2025/2026/2027 1st round draft picks.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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The Utah Jazz have agreed to sign Bobi Klintman for $1/4 years.
The Utah Jazz have agreed to sign Bobi Klintman for $1/4 years.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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The Utah Jazz have agreed to sign Orlando Robinson for $1/1 year.
The Utah Jazz have agreed to sign Orlando Robinson for $1/1 year.
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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Time to trade for the suns roster
Baf: Heat Culture
Ayo Dosunmu | Podziemski | Shead
Devin Booker | Podziemski
Harrison Barnes | Derozan | Okoro
Karl Towns | Jabari | Highsmith
Brook Lopez | Kornet | Achiuwa
Ayo Dosunmu | Podziemski | Shead
Devin Booker | Podziemski
Harrison Barnes | Derozan | Okoro
Karl Towns | Jabari | Highsmith
Brook Lopez | Kornet | Achiuwa
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Fat wrote:Time to trade for the suns roster
Thx for noticing. I’m moving fast!
BAF: Phoenix Suns
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
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DerrickNoah wrote:Fat wrote:Time to trade for the suns roster
Thx for noticing. I’m moving fast!
Bish didn't put Post Focus -Straight. I didnt want Grind against your team...Just for the record. But not your fault and good game Thanos


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Context wrote:DerrickNoah wrote:Fat wrote:Time to trade for the suns roster
Thx for noticing. I’m moving fast!
Bish didn't put Post Focus -Straight. I didnt want Grind against your team...Just for the record. But not your fault and good game Thanos
Thx. I’m honestly shocked I won that game.
BAF: Phoenix Suns
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
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Context wrote:DerrickNoah wrote:Fat wrote:Time to trade for the suns roster
Thx for noticing. I’m moving fast!
Bish didn't put Post Focus -Straight. I didnt want Grind against your team...Just for the record. But not your fault and good game Thanos
Context did request an offensive strategy change along with his lineup change for this game which I failed to notice before simming. I changed the lineup but missed the strategy change. Surprised it mattered but it was my error...
All-Time Draft
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
PG- Oscar Robertson/Bob Cousy
SG- Earl Monroe/James Harden/Dana Barros
SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
C- Walt Bellamy/Neil Johnston/Darryl Dawkins
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bishnykfan wrote:Context wrote:DerrickNoah wrote:Thx for noticing. I’m moving fast!
Bish didn't put Post Focus -Straight. I didnt want Grind against your team...Just for the record. But not your fault and good game Thanos
Context did request an offensive strategy change along with his lineup change for this game which I failed to notice before simming. I changed the lineup but missed the strategy change. Surprised it mattered but it was my error...
Appreciate you making this note Bish and thank you for the league(BAF)! It's a lot of fun


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Watson | Jmac | *
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Things are moving fast in the league...still taking offers on these guys:
Norman Powell $143/1
Deni Avdija $135/5
Fred VanVleet- $285/2
Cam Thomas- $31/4
Devin Carter - $29/3(4) -
Norman Powell $143/1
Deni Avdija $135/5
Fred VanVleet- $285/2
Cam Thomas- $31/4
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Brice Sensabaugh last 2 games:
12-18 for 34 points vs Miami
11-19 for 27 points vs Orlando
12-17 from 3 in the 2 games.
12-18 for 34 points vs Miami
11-19 for 27 points vs Orlando
12-17 from 3 in the 2 games.
ATL
De'Aaron Fox / Kyle Lowry / Bronny James
Dyson Daniels / De'Anthony Melton / Talen Horton-Tucker
OG Anunoby / Jaylen Wells / Baylor Scheierman
Pascal Siakam / Simone Fontecchio / Adou Thiero
Dereck Lively II / Robert Williams III / Kelly Olynyk
De'Aaron Fox / Kyle Lowry / Bronny James
Dyson Daniels / De'Anthony Melton / Talen Horton-Tucker
OG Anunoby / Jaylen Wells / Baylor Scheierman
Pascal Siakam / Simone Fontecchio / Adou Thiero
Dereck Lively II / Robert Williams III / Kelly Olynyk
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tough b2b with nets and clippers....started off with a rough close loss and fell apart in 4th qtr. But responded well and got the win I really wanted 

4-Peat! 22-25 BAF Champion Spurs:
ROSTER
Walker Kessler/Daniel Gafford/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Santi Aldama/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Jaime Jaquez
Alex Caruso/Keon Ellis/Justin Champagnie
Steph Curry/Chris Paul/Ryan Rollins
ROSTER
Walker Kessler/Daniel Gafford/Adem Bona
Nikola Jokic/Santi Aldama/Isaiah Stewart
Aaron Nesmith/Josh Hart/Jaime Jaquez
Alex Caruso/Keon Ellis/Justin Champagnie
Steph Curry/Chris Paul/Ryan Rollins
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AD in the loss...

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The Pistons try to hype their own players, every game (average or above). Are you trying to create “trade buzz”?… if not, it’s simply lame and annoying... also- my young azz team handed you your second lose of the season.jk.givinyashat.haha 

BAF: Phoenix Suns
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
PG: Ja Morant / Ajay Mitchell / Ryan Nembhard
SG: Keegan Murray / Coby White
SF: Matas Buzelis / Caleb Martin / Kon Knueppel
PF: Evan Mobley / Tristan da Silva
C: Noah Clowney / Quinten Post / Luka Garza
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The Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards 107-94 at home, in Scotiabank Arena, in a game in which they led by as many as 23 points.
Toronto’s offense featured seven different Raptors scoring in double-figures, led by Jrue Holiday.
The Raptors up their record to 21-9, halting a two game losing streak, as they won the first game of a back-to-back.
Jrue Holiday
19 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 6 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
17 PTS | 3-8 3PT | 3 REB | 1 STL
Derrick White
14 PTS | 2-5 3PT | 5 AST | 3 BLK | 1 STL
Rudy Gobert
13 PTS | 12 REB | 3 BLK
Collin Sexton
13 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 4 AST | 1 STL
Luguentz Dort
13 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 3 REB | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
11 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 13 REB | 5 AST | 4 BLK | 1 STL
Toronto’s offense featured seven different Raptors scoring in double-figures, led by Jrue Holiday.
The Raptors up their record to 21-9, halting a two game losing streak, as they won the first game of a back-to-back.
Jrue Holiday
19 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 6 REB | 5 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
17 PTS | 3-8 3PT | 3 REB | 1 STL
Derrick White
14 PTS | 2-5 3PT | 5 AST | 3 BLK | 1 STL
Rudy Gobert
13 PTS | 12 REB | 3 BLK
Collin Sexton
13 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 4 AST | 1 STL
Luguentz Dort
13 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 3 REB | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
11 PTS | 1-3 3PT | 13 REB | 5 AST | 4 BLK | 1 STL

2024 Bubble Champs
1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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So dastardly. Right there. Shoulda run a Thibs rotation. Jokic was player of the game but a -5. We'll get you next time, Gadget.
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The Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 113-91 at home, in Scotiabank Arena, in a game in which they led by as many as 31 points.
Toronto’s defense held their 2nd straight opponent below 100 points, holding Chicago to 38.9% from the field and 20.8% from three. The Raptors dominated the boards, corralling 57 rebounds, and Bulls star Kawhi Leonard was held to 10 points on 4-17 shooting and 0-4 from three.
Amen Thompson led the way for Toronto by shouldering the scoring load and notching another double-double with his excellent rebounding efforts from the wing position.
The Raptors record bumps up to 22-9, sweeping their back-to-back.
Amen Thompson
20 PTS | 9-17 FG | 1-1 3PT | 12 REB | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
16 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 6 REB
Rudy Gobert
15 PTS | 14 REB | 6 AST | 4 BLK | 3 STL
Jrue Holiday
14 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 4 AST | 2 BLK
Collin Sexton
12 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 2 REB | 2 AST
Derrick White
10 PTS | 2-8 3PT | 4 AST | 1 BLK | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
9 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 11 REB | 5 BLK
Aaron Holiday
9 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 3 AST
Toronto’s defense held their 2nd straight opponent below 100 points, holding Chicago to 38.9% from the field and 20.8% from three. The Raptors dominated the boards, corralling 57 rebounds, and Bulls star Kawhi Leonard was held to 10 points on 4-17 shooting and 0-4 from three.
Amen Thompson led the way for Toronto by shouldering the scoring load and notching another double-double with his excellent rebounding efforts from the wing position.
The Raptors record bumps up to 22-9, sweeping their back-to-back.
Amen Thompson
20 PTS | 9-17 FG | 1-1 3PT | 12 REB | 2 STL | 1 BLK
Michael Porter Jr.
16 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 6 REB
Rudy Gobert
15 PTS | 14 REB | 6 AST | 4 BLK | 3 STL
Jrue Holiday
14 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 4 AST | 2 BLK
Collin Sexton
12 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 2 REB | 2 AST
Derrick White
10 PTS | 2-8 3PT | 4 AST | 1 BLK | 1 STL
Victor Wembanyama
9 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 11 REB | 5 BLK
Aaron Holiday
9 PTS | 1-2 3PT | 3 AST

2024 Bubble Champs
1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Spoiler:

2024 Bubble Champs
1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili
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Sorry y’all, but I gotta rep for my guy:
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2024 Bubble Champs
1: Thompson | Nembhard | Smart
2: White | Wallace | Clark
3: Dort | Sharpe | Rupert
4: Wembanyama | Green | Bol
5: Gobert | Drummond | Mamukelashvili