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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Yannick Nzosa, Hugo Besson, Keon Ellis, a 2027 2nd round draft pick and a 2027 2nd round draft pick (From the Lakers) to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 2026 1st round draft pick (From Golden State).
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade Yannick Nzosa, Hugo Besson, Keon Ellis, a 2027 2nd round draft pick and a 2027 2nd round draft pick (From the Lakers) to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 2026 1st round draft pick (From Golden State).
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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
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SF- Billy Cunningham/Michael Finley/Chet Walker
PF- Elvin Hayes/Dolph Schayes/Tom Chambers/Danny Manning
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wackbone wrote:bishnykfan wrote:Opening up the next bidding window now. It will end tomorrow at Noon.
Hey, which bidding window will this be? Just trying to follow when people will be signing
We have just started window #6.
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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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Wait so Hayward retired irl so does that mean I can exempt list him and sign someone up to his BAF contract amount for a year?
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HEZI wrote:Wait so Hayward retired irl so does that mean I can exempt list him and sign someone up to his BAF contract amount for a year?
Yes for 1 year up to his contract amount.
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It's sunday already Baf family? time is flying...

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Still looking for a 3rd string Pg. I want the chicken I don’t want no cat!
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TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade Terrence Ross to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 2026 2nd round draft pick*.
*- This pick is top 59 protected. Indiana will receive the SA 2nd if it is 31-59. Philadelphia gets it if it is 60.
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to trade Terrence Ross to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 2026 2nd round draft pick*.
*- This pick is top 59 protected. Indiana will receive the SA 2nd if it is 31-59. Philadelphia gets it if it is 60.
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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I have a log jam at PG, Cory Joseph, Blake Wesley and Devonte Graham are available for cheap.
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The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Vit Krejci for $1/4 years.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Vit Krejci 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 Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili for $1/4 years.
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili 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 Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Luke Kornet for $12/1 year.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Luke Kornet for $12/1 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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The Chicago Bulls have agreed to sign Jordan McLaughlin for $5/4 years.
The Chicago Bulls have agreed to sign Jordan McLaughlin for $5/4 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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bishnykfan wrote:TRANSACTION
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Luke Kornet for $12/1 year.
2nd target- check!
Didnt think I would get him...I'm ecstatic!

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Window #7 is now open. It will be open until tomorrow at 6PM.
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:TRANSACTION
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Luke Kornet for $12/1 year.
So that’s who outbid me for my fringe target!

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2010 wrote:bishnykfan wrote:TRANSACTION
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Luke Kornet for $12/1 year.
So that’s who outbid my for my fringe target!
I figured it was you bro
Glad you didnt have more money

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I saw Kornet’s advanced stats but wasnt sure if it will be translated in sim so didnt wanna allocate too much $. Certainly a good bet if you have the funds

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El Poochio wrote:I saw Kornet’s advanced stats but wasnt sure if it will be translated in sim so didnt wanna allocate too much $. Certainly a good bet if you have the funds
Glad you didnt run up the price El Po...

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Oh, I see now. He's definitely a good bet for a Sim loophole.
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Anyone want either guy for free?
Olivier-Maxence Prosper- $13/2 years
Bobi Klintman- $10/2(3) years
Olivier-Maxence Prosper- $13/2 years
Bobi Klintman- $10/2(3) years
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