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Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)- Draft begins on Saturday at 6AM. Houston is now on the clock.

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:06 pm
by bishnykfan
Previous thread- https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2060910

As we begin preparations for season 5 I wanted to first welcome a few new and one returning GM to our Build a Franchise league. Over the past year we have lost quite a few of our original and most active GM's. This continues to challenge the league moving forward as many of the newer GM's are not as invested in the league and therefore do not keep the activity level up. An inactive league will kill this game so hopefully moving forward we can get back to what it has been in the past. A league full of active and engaged people talking basketball. If that happens than season six will be a sure thing.

Now, to introduce our new GM's who will hopefully step up and provide a welcome infusion of enthusiasm to the game. First is our returning GM, br7knicks who was the Suns GM in season one and is now returning to the game after a three year absence. He will be taking over GM duties in Milwaukee. Next up we have two GM's from our board, Angryfatboy taking over the Miami Heat and Richard4444 who is taking over the Brooklyn Nets. Finally we have Buzzard, from the trades and transactions board joining us taking over the potential powerhouse in Indiana. All four GM's have expressed a desire to play the game and have told me that they will be active. All have an extensive posting history on RealGM and all should help the league return to what it was.

I have not replaced smash yet as I am still holding out hope he will return. I have also still not heard from Swiss in Chicago but I also believe and hope that he is ok and will be back. Potentially though, there still maybe two additional openings before next season so we are always looking for GM's to put on the waiting list if anyone wants to continue recruiting.

Next up, for actual offseason business regarding roster management. First up is our Exempt List and contract option deadlines. Below in the spoilers you will find all players that need to have a decision made on them regarding either the EL or their third/fourth year options. The deadline for the EL decision is 6/25 and the deadline for third/fourth year options is 7/2. Our draft will be held 7/24-7/28. All decisions foe EL and/or player options must be PM'd to me before the deadline. Below you will also find the first of our four criteria for our FA rankings, our winning franchise rankings. The opening day of free agency will be determined at a later date. We generally do it a few days after our draft but I will be on vacation the first week of August so free agency will occur sometime in mid-August when I return. If you have any questions regarding anything relating to the offseason, please let me know.

EDIT- If a team does not respond by the deadline, then the EL player's contract will be frozen and/or the third/fourth year option will be declined.


Spoiler:
EXEMPT LIST

Deonte Burton- Chicago
Simisola Shittu- Lakers



Spoiler:
THIRD/FOURTH YEAR OPTIONS

Killian Tillie- Brooklyn
Jarrett Culver- New York
Grant Riller- New York




Free Agent Rankings

Spoiler:
Winning Franchise

5- Brooklyn
Chicago
Dallas
Golden State
Philadelphia
Portland

4- Indiana
Clippers
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Sacramento
Toronto

3- Atlanta
Charlotte
Cleveland
Denver
Milwaukee
Utah

2- Boston
Miami
Minnesota
Orlando
San Antonio
Washington

1- Detroit
Houston
Lakers
Memphis
New York
Phoenix



Spoiler:
Star Player

5- Chicago
Dallas
Golden State
Portland
San Antonio
Toronto

4- Brooklyn
Indiana
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Washington

3- Cleveland
Detroit
Clippers
Lakers
Memphis
New York

2- Charlotte
Denver
Houston
Orlando
Philadelphia
Sacramento

1- Atlanta
Boston
Miami
Minnesota
Phoenix
Utah



Spoiler:
PLAYER HAPPINESS

5- Chicago
Dallas
Golden State
Philadelphia
Portland
Sacramento

4- Brooklyn
Cleveland
Indiana
New Orleans
Orlando
Toronto

3- Charlotte
Denver
Clippers
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City
San Antonio

2- Atlanta
Miami
Minnesota
New York
Utah
Washington

1- Boston
Detroit
Houston
Lakers
Memphis
Phoenix



Spoiler:
FUTURE

5- Boston
Detroit
Houston
Indiana
Lakers
Phoenix

4- Memphis
Miami
New York
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Utah

3- Atlanta
Brooklyn
Charlotte
Denver
Minnesota
Washington

2- Cleveland
Dallas
Clippers
New Orleans
Portland
Sacramento

1- Chicago
Golden State
Milwaukee
Oklahoma City
Orlando
Toronto





FINAL FREE AGENCY DESTINATION DESIRABILITY TIERS


Spoiler:
1- INDIANA
PORTLAND
DALLAS

2- BROOKLYN
PHILADELPHIA
CHICAGO
GOLDEN STATE

3- TORONTO
NEW ORLEANS
SAN ANTONIO

4- SACRAMENTO

5- CLEVELAND
OKLAHOMA CITY
CLIPPERS

6- MILWAUKEE
CHARLOTTE
WASHINGTON
DENVER

7- NEW YORK
DETROIT
UTAH
LAKERS

8- BOSTON
ATLANTA
MIAMI
ORLANDO
HOUSTON
MEMPHIS

9- MINNESOTA
PHOENIX

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:15 pm
by mpharris36
br7knicks (welcome back!)
Angryfatboy
Richard4444
Buzzard

welcome to the league! Hopefully all you guys bring some new excitement into the league and talk your ****!

All you boys are taking over some really talented teams so look forward how you make you imprint.

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:55 pm
by bishnykfan
A quick clarification on the Exempt List for all of our new GM's and for anyone who joined midseason or is confused. All teams have the option of freezing the years remaining in the contract of anyone currently on their Exempt List (players listed above in the first post of this thread). If you would like to keep that players contract as is, then you PM me that you are freezing the contract. If you want a year to come off of the player, you would say that in your PM to me. The Exempt List is used for players who are either not in the simulator or for players not signed to an NBA contract or 2-way deal. Teams are not punished if they have a player under contract that they can not use due to them not being in the sim. They have the right to freeze the contract of those players if they choose. Any questions on how this or anything else works, let me know.

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:07 pm
by 3toheadmelo
Welcome to BAF new gms

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:11 pm
by Buzzard
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I hope to be a positive action type player in this game but I do need to be cautious. Hopefully not making a boneheaded trade right out of the gate.

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:11 pm
by bringbackhoffa
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Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:12 pm
by bringbackhoffa
Buzzard wrote:Thanks for the welcome everyone. I hope to be a positive action type player in this game but I do need to be cautious. Hopefully not making a boneheaded trade right out of the gate.


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Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:15 pm
by 3toheadmelo
How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship
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Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:15 pm
by Deeeez Knicks
Welcome to baf!

Watch out for that hoffa guy :lol:

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:16 pm
by Deeeez Knicks
3toheadmelo wrote:How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship
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Being in Cleveland knocks you down 2 spots automatically

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:19 pm
by El Poochio
Have a rarely used blown up doll for trade anyone interested?

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:21 pm
by 3toheadmelo
Deeeez Knicks wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship
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Being in Cleveland knocks you down 2 spots automatically

Oh come on, I even made a new video to attract free agents

Watch on YouTube

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:23 pm
by Deeeez Knicks
El Poochio wrote:Have a rarely used blown up doll for trade anyone interested?


damn, that will beat my offer of Giannis

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:24 pm
by bringbackhoffa
looking for a doncic type player...

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:25 pm
by bishnykfan
3toheadmelo wrote:How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship
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Winning franchise is based on the last three years.

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:27 pm
by 3toheadmelo
bishnykfan wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship
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Winning franchise is based on the last three years.

Oh ok. Makes sense

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:28 pm
by mpharris36
Buzzard wrote:Thanks for the welcome everyone. I hope to be a positive action type player in this game but I do need to be cautious. Hopefully not making a boneheaded trade right out of the gate.


Nice Buzz, for recruiting you to BAF I demand you trade me Luka :o :lol:

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:42 pm
by Slicin N Dicin
Glad Milwaukee will be in good hands going forward!

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:50 pm
by Capn'O
Welcome to the madness! Trade me Embiid, Richard!

3toheadmelo wrote:How is my winning franchise ranking a 3 when I just won a championship


Because your team SUCKED before that :-D

Re: Build a Franchise Discussion Thread (Season 5)

Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:53 pm
by Capn'O
We are winners!