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I will tell this much.


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Strick wrote:SOUL wrote:I've gone through about 8 prospects at #4 lol
Every time I built my big board 1-5 I would revisit someone and rethink my top 5
My board is completely flat for like the top 10 or so
On pure game/talent, I have 1 guy as clear #1 (cause I project for star potential, ability to create off the dribble from anywhere), but I wouldn't take him near the top 5 most years, and he's not clear #1 on my board due to other issues.
BaF Lakers:
Nikola Topic/Kasparas Jakucionis
VJ Edgecombe/Jrue Holiday
Shaedon Sharpe/Cedric Coward
Kyle Filipowski/Collin Murray-Boyles
Alex Sarr/Clint Capela
Bench: Malcolm Brogdon/Hansen Yang/Rocco Zikarsky/RJ Luis Jr.
Nikola Topic/Kasparas Jakucionis
VJ Edgecombe/Jrue Holiday
Shaedon Sharpe/Cedric Coward
Kyle Filipowski/Collin Murray-Boyles
Alex Sarr/Clint Capela
Bench: Malcolm Brogdon/Hansen Yang/Rocco Zikarsky/RJ Luis Jr.
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Shake Milton, Ty Jerome and the #33 pick in the 2024 BAF draft to the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to trade Shake Milton, Ty Jerome and the #33 pick in the 2024 BAF draft to the Memphis Grizzlies.
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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TRANSACTION
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a buyout with Shake Milton.
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a buyout with Shake Milton.
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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TRANSACTION
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a buyout with Ty Jerome.
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a buyout with Ty Jerome.
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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Heading out to my daughter's Sweet 16 Birthday dinner in a bit. I'm going to step away from the trade board...whittled it down to 15 teams and 48 players/picks to go from the original set of PM's I got after opening the new league year. I haven't even opened the new PMs with additional trades yet and won't get to those until I get caught up with what is already in the inbox.
Before I head out for the night, I will shift gears to the draft and post pick #1. Teams can submit picks through the night and I will post as soon as I get a chance. All of the picks that are due to select tonight have been updated.
Before I head out for the night, I will shift gears to the draft and post pick #1. Teams can submit picks through the night and I will post as soon as I get a chance. All of the picks that are due to select tonight have been updated.
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:Heading out to my daughter's Sweet 16 Birthday dinner in a bit. I'm going to step away from the trade board...whittled it down to 15 teams and 48 players/picks to go from the original set of PM's I got after opening the new league year. I haven't even opened the new PMs with additional trades yet and won't get to those until I get caught up with what is already in the inbox.
Before I head out for the night, I will shift gears to the draft and post pick #1. Teams can submit picks through the night and I will post as soon as I get a chance. All of the picks that are due to select tonight have been updated.

Thank you bish!
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DOT wrote:On pure game/talent, I have 1 guy as clear #1 (cause I project for star potential, ability to create off the dribble from anywhere), but I wouldn't take him near the top 5 most years, and he's not clear #1 on my board due to other issues.
I don't think it's as bad as you're making it out to be on talent, but I do think the lack of an obvious top-end guy hurts this draft because there's so many "If X and X happens, they can be an all-star" but a lot of it won't happen, or can't happen if drafted to certain teams IRL. So a lot of factors with these guys.
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Hope it's a great celebration this evening!
BAF Clippers:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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With the #1 pick in the 2024 BAF draft, the Washington Wizards select:

The Phoenix Suns are now on the clock.

Spoiler:
The Phoenix Suns are now on the clock.
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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My roster is as it appears on my page. Feel free to make an offer. Ya never know what might happen... (although Chet is highly unlikely to be moved). And as always with me, don't assume my direction, I change my mind and shift gears a lot lol
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Me going through 8000 different scenarios between now and when the Timberwolves are on the clock at 5th overall

RGM Knicks BAF- Minnesota Timberwolves

PG: Reaves|McCain|Clayton Jr
SG: B Miller|LeVert|Keyonte
SF: Jalen J|Middleton|Tyson
PF: Paolo|Reed
C: SenGOON|Cling Kong

PG: Reaves|McCain|Clayton Jr
SG: B Miller|LeVert|Keyonte
SF: Jalen J|Middleton|Tyson
PF: Paolo|Reed
C: SenGOON|Cling Kong
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Uh, spoilers but I traded my 1st round pick. Whoever owns it now probably needs me to pick for them I assume? 

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2025-2026 Indiana Pacers
C: J. Valanciunas/C. Castleton
PF: K. Kuzma/J. Robinson-Earl
SF: T. Evbuomwan/J. Howard
SG: T. Hardaway Jr./C. Williams
PG: C. Payne/J. Springer
2025-2026 Indiana Pacers
C: J. Valanciunas/C. Castleton
PF: K. Kuzma/J. Robinson-Earl
SF: T. Evbuomwan/J. Howard
SG: T. Hardaway Jr./C. Williams
PG: C. Payne/J. Springer
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bishnykfan wrote:Heading out to my daughter's Sweet 16 Birthday dinner in a bit. I'm going to step away from the trade board...whittled it down to 15 teams and 48 players/picks to go from the original set of PM's I got after opening the new league year. I haven't even opened the new PMs with additional trades yet and won't get to those until I get caught up with what is already in the inbox.
Before I head out for the night, I will shift gears to the draft and post pick #1. Teams can submit picks through the night and I will post as soon as I get a chance. All of the picks that are due to select tonight have been updated.
Happy birthday to the young lady! Enjoy sir and thank you
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2025-2026 Indiana Pacers
C: J. Valanciunas/C. Castleton
PF: K. Kuzma/J. Robinson-Earl
SF: T. Evbuomwan/J. Howard
SG: T. Hardaway Jr./C. Williams
PG: C. Payne/J. Springer
2025-2026 Indiana Pacers
C: J. Valanciunas/C. Castleton
PF: K. Kuzma/J. Robinson-Earl
SF: T. Evbuomwan/J. Howard
SG: T. Hardaway Jr./C. Williams
PG: C. Payne/J. Springer
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MrDollarBills wrote:Uh, spoilers but I traded my 1st round pick. Whoever owns it now probably needs me to pick for them I assume?
More than likely yes.
Then update the trade
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Waiting for the 20 team bish bomb
Mavs
C: Horford | Goga | Paul Reed |
PF: Lauri Markkanen | Randle | Tucker
SF: Trey Murphy | Trent | Anderson | Simone
SG: Vassell | Trent | Livingston
PG: Spida | Mann | Deuce
C: Horford | Goga | Paul Reed |
PF: Lauri Markkanen | Randle | Tucker
SF: Trey Murphy | Trent | Anderson | Simone
SG: Vassell | Trent | Livingston
PG: Spida | Mann | Deuce
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TerrenceClarke wrote:MrDollarBills wrote:Uh, spoilers but I traded my 1st round pick. Whoever owns it now probably needs me to pick for them I assume?
More than likely yes.
Then update the trade

Nothing stops this draft *
RGM Knicks BAF- Minnesota Timberwolves

PG: Reaves|McCain|Clayton Jr
SG: B Miller|LeVert|Keyonte
SF: Jalen J|Middleton|Tyson
PF: Paolo|Reed
C: SenGOON|Cling Kong

PG: Reaves|McCain|Clayton Jr
SG: B Miller|LeVert|Keyonte
SF: Jalen J|Middleton|Tyson
PF: Paolo|Reed
C: SenGOON|Cling Kong
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Kobe Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Kobe Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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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Capn'O wrote:That was more on Deeeez though the Night Of A Thousand Lonnie Walkers certainly set the table.
The first one is on me but the last 2 are on everyone for letting mph keep Jokic and Curry

But really just have to give mph a ton of props for building so many assets and putting together a dope team.
For me I just couldn't keep both Jokic and Giannis and couldn't win with both either. I had Jokic/Giannis/Mikal/Derrick White/Jrue at one point and think I got swept or something. mph just had the best assets. Figured he would win that year but he kept making great moves to keep winning
Mavs
C: Horford | Goga | Paul Reed |
PF: Lauri Markkanen | Randle | Tucker
SF: Trey Murphy | Trent | Anderson | Simone
SG: Vassell | Trent | Livingston
PG: Spida | Mann | Deuce
C: Horford | Goga | Paul Reed |
PF: Lauri Markkanen | Randle | Tucker
SF: Trey Murphy | Trent | Anderson | Simone
SG: Vassell | Trent | Livingston
PG: Spida | Mann | Deuce