Build a Franchise- Season 4 Discussion

[2010]

James- 32.2 ppg
Cousins- 18.0 ppg
Kennard- 14.3 ppg
Bagley- 12.5 ppg
Redick- 10.0 ppg
Harris- 8.3 ppg
Shamet- 8.0 ppg
Hood- 7.8 ppg

4 games in and the Toronto Raptors offense is humming, featuring a very balanced attack centered on the playmaking abilities of LeBron, Kennard, and Cousins.

Lacking a traditional point guard on the roster, the Raps are running ∆ sets featuring facilitators out of the point forward (LeBron) and center positions (Cousins), while running a two guard front featuring Kennard.

By spreading the floor with shooters in the corners (Redick, Harris, Shamet, Hood), skilled post play from Cousins, and strong side two-man pick & roll actions from LeBron/Kennard and Bagley, this retooled roster is showing the chemistry of a team that has been together for some time. While this isn't a star studded team, the pieces just fit.

Spoiler:

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Today, they are facing a desperate Utah team who will be looking to break out of their season opening funk.

Expect a high scoring affair from these two, as Utah will look to feature the 3 ball from behind the arc to open up their offense.

[El Poochio]

Who sent their goons to take out Dennis?

Aaron Baynes?

Aron "Strowman" Baynes

[bringbackhoffa]

Really happy with my guard depth, Rose/IT/McLemore have done what I expected of them off the bench. McLemore has been lights out from 3

[bishnykfan]

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The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a buyout with Gary Clark.

[bishnykfan]

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The Sacramento Kings have agreed to sign Al-Farouq Aminu for $1/1 year.

[Depalma2002]

I need to figure out how to keep Whiteside out of foul trouble! 3-0 in games where he plays 20 minutes or more and 0-2 in the games where he got into foul trouble and played less than 20. At least he was a +6 in his time on the court even against a very good Warrior front line on the road, so we have hope as long as we can keep him on the court.

If he goes down with an extended injury at some point, things might unravel really fast.

[Capn'O]

[King of Canada]

I need to figure out how to keep Whiteside out of foul trouble! 3-0 in games where he plays 20 minutes or more and 0-2 in the games where he got into foul trouble and played less than 20. At least he was a +6 in his time on the court even against a very good Warrior front line on the road, so we have hope as long as we can keep him on the court.

If he goes down with an extended injury at some point, things might unravel really fast.

Your D is passive, which reduces drives but I wonder if Whiteside is picking up fouls on the perimeter? Maybe switch up your D?

[NewEra]

Traded the leaf blower? Lol

[Capn'O]

Traded the leaf blower? Lol

Obtained the cap space for a buyout.

[Depalma2002]

I need to figure out how to keep Whiteside out of foul trouble! 3-0 in games where he plays 20 minutes or more and 0-2 in the games where he got into foul trouble and played less than 20. At least he was a +6 in his time on the court even against a very good Warrior front line on the road, so we have hope as long as we can keep him on the court.

If he goes down with an extended injury at some point, things might unravel really fast.

Your D is passive, which reduces drives but I wonder if Whiteside is picking up fouls on the perimeter? Maybe switch up your D?

Yeah, I might make another change. I moved it from man to man after Towns put on the bench in foul trouble. Might have to try a third option.

[bishnykfan]

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The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a buyout with TJ Leaf.

[bishnykfan]

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The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to sign Chris Chiozza for $1/1 year.

[ribs]

My team having 4 days off in a row is such a bummer lol.

[bringbackhoffa]

Bucks appear to be in trouble and don't have their pick, interested to see what adjustments/moves can be made. Thought the SIM would respect their defense more than it has.

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[Capn'O]

Mild concussions are intense in this game. 4-10 games vs. just 2 games for a regular concussion.

[bringbackhoffa]

Mild concussions are intense in this game. 4-10 games vs. just 2 games for a regular concussion.

I'm still waiting for the first positive SIM covid test that sidelines a player

[mpharris36]

Bucks appear to be in trouble and don't have their pick, interested to see what adjustments/moves can be made. Thought the SIM would respect their defense more than it has.

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to be fair they have had a ridiculously hard schedule. Miami, Cleveland (twice), Indy, and Chicago. (arguably 4 of the top 5 teams in the east).

we know the sim is a SIM of runs I think once they start playing the middle of the pack east teams they will still to get some wins.

[Capn'O]

Mild concussions are intense in this game. 4-10 games vs. just 2 games for a regular concussion.

I'm still waiting for the first positive SIM covid test that sidelines a player

Sim being very cavalier about covid. I blame Melo.

[Depalma2002]

Oh oh. Hassan played short minutes with only 1 foul. Fingers crossed for the next injury report to be updated. Did I jinx him?