Build a Franchise (Season 8) Discussion Thread- Philadelphia is now on the clock until 4PM

[HerSports85]

Dang... Context/Detroit really ran through the East.

[mpharris36]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

[Fat]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

[2010]

Damn, it would’ve been nice to face the team with BaF’s best record without 3 injured players, but it wasn’t meant to be.

I would like to think that at least Porter Jr. and Dort could have made the difference in the two close losses. But injuries are a part of the game and it is what it is.

Regardless, Toronto had a strong season (65 wins and an ECF appearance). We’ll continue to work tirelessly to get better.

This team is built for sustained success and perennial championship contention. I will not rest.

[2010]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

Congrats and good luck!

[Capn'O]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

Congrats brother. We fought but your dastardly Spurs are just a juggernaut. As you said, great depth to overcome some injuries. Good luck vs Context and the Pistons. This should be a battle royale.

[HEZI]

Congrats to the Finalists

[mpharris36]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

Congrats brother. We fought but your dastardly Spurs are just a juggernaut. As you said, great depth to overcome some injuries. Good luck vs Context and the Pistons. This should be a battle royale.

For sure, especially that last game. SGA and the squad made one last push to send it back to LA. Close game. Only real blowout was when you didn't have KAT in game 2. Looking forward to seeing how you attack the offseason.

Spoiler:

I always go back and think how that "trade" could have changed things if we ever did end up agreeing to it

[mpharris36]

On to another finals! Really proud of this group and this run. Even with some injuries the depth picked it up.

Good series Cap, always a battle.

DET certainly wont be easy...looking forward to a great series with a chance for a potential 4-peat.

Congrats and good luck!

Thanks, impressive season. First truly defensive centric BAF build and it worked out well. You should get the Amen bump which should really help.

[HEZI]

I got the trade itch. Let’s work a deal

Yes he’s still available

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[KnicksGadfly]

I got the trade itch. Let’s work a deal

Yes he’s still available

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[bishnykfan]

BAF FINALS SCHEDULE


May 25

San Antonio @ Detroit GAME 1


May 27

San Antonio @ Detroit GAME 2


May 29

Detroit @ San Antonio GAME 3


May 31

Detroit @ San Antonio GAME 4


June 2

San Antonio @ Detroit GAME 5*


June 4

Detroit @ San Antonio GAME 6*


June 6

San Antonio @ Detroit GAME 7*


*- If necessary

[bishnykfan]

BAF FINALS MATCHUPS- SEASON SERIES


Detroit vs. San Antonio

Detroit won series 3-0

November 1- Detroit 96 San Antonio 83
December 9- Detroit 120 San Antonio 93
January 26- Detroit 115 San Antonio 108 OT

Spoiler:

[bringbackhoffa]

Spurs in 5

[bishnykfan]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to Context and mpharris for fantastic seasons and great postseason runs up to this point. The 2025 BaF finals will feature two teams which have won 151 combined games this season, the highest win total ever to meet in the history of both the NBA and BaF. It should be an incredibly entertaining championship series and whoever wins will have definitely earned the ring.

Congrats also to Cap and 2010 for taking the Clippers and Raptors to the conference finals for the first time in either franchises history. Both teams had great seasons but came up just short in their quest for a championship.

Before we get to the Finals and then our offseason, we have a few bookkeeping items to take care of. First, we need a check in for season 9 (2025-26). Please let me know yes/no before the final game of the postseason whether or not you will be back for next year. I have already heard from one GM who will not be returning and I would like to get a head start on filling any additional vacancies before the offseason begins. While on this subject, I'd like to thank Wackbone for his commitment to BaF over the past few years. He has left the Celtics in good shape and whoever takes over in Boston will start with a nice mix of talented players.

Spoiler:

Atl- IN
Bos- OUT
Bro- IN
Cha- IN
Chi- IN
Cle- IN
Dal- IN
Den- IN
Det-
GS- IN
Hou- OUT
Ind- IN
LAC- IN
LAL- IN
Mia- IN
Mem- IN
Mil- IN
Min- IN
NO- IN
NY- IN
OKC- IN
Orl- IN
Phi- IN
Pho- IN
Por- IN
SA- IN
Sac- IN
Tor- IN
Utah- IN
Was- IN

A few other items to think about as we approach the offseason. Please send in your vote for "Executive of the Year" via PM. All votes need to be sent in no later than June 1st. Start thinking about any rule change proposals as well. I will accept proposals from June 6-13.

Player option and EL decision deadline is June 16. Our draft will begin on June 20. Schedule for the draft is:

Spoiler:

FRIDAY JUNE 20

1. Philadelphia 76ers 6-8PM
2. Milwaukee Bucks 8-10PM
3. Washington Wizards 10PM-12AM


SATURDAY JUNE 21

4. Los Angeles Lakers 6-8AM
5. New York Knicks 8-10AM
6. Los Angeles Lakers 10AM-12PM
7. Memphis Grizzlies 12-2PM
8. Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4PM
9. Los Angeles Lakers 4-6PM
10. Utah Jazz 6-8PM
11. Oklahoma City Thunder 8-10PM
12. Phoenix Suns 10PM-12AM


SUNDAY JUNE 22

13. Sacramento Kings 6-8AM
14. Los Angeles Lakers 8-10AM
15. Toronto Raptors 10AM-12PM
16. Utah Jazz 12-2PM
17. Oklahoma City Thunder 2-4PM
18. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-6PM
19. Brooklyn Nets 6-8PM
20. Utah Jazz 8-10PM
21. Oklahoma City Thunder 10PM-12AM


MONDAY JUNE 23

22. New York Knicks 6-8AM
23. New Orleans Pelicans 8-10AM
24. Golden State Warriors 10AM-12PM
25. Boston Celtics 12-2PM
26. Philadelphia 76ers 2-4PM
27. Los Angeles Clippers 4-6PM
28. Washington Wizards 6-8PM
29. San Antonio Spurs 8-10PM
30. Houston Rockets 10PM-12AM


TUESDAY JUNE 24

31. Boston Celtics 6-7AM
32. Philadelphia 76ers 7-8AM
33. Philadelphia 76ers 8-9AM
34. Milwaukee Bucks 9-10AM
35. New Orleans Pelicans 10-11AM
36. Washington Wizards 11AM-12PM
37. Houston Rockets 12-1PM
38. Los Angeles Lakers 1-2PM
39. Utah Jazz 2-3PM
40. Phoenix Suns 3-4PM
41. New York Knicks 4-5PM
42. Washington Wizards 5-6PM
43. Washington Wizards 6-7PM
44. Phoenix Suns 7-8PM
45. Boston Celtics 8-9PM
46. Houston Rockets 9-10PM
47. Houston Rockets 10-11PM
48. Houston Rockets 11PM-12AM


WEDNESDAY JUNE 25

49. New York Knicks 6-7AM
50. Los Angeles Lakers 7-8AM
51. Minnesota Timberwolves 8-9AM
52. Philadelphia 76ers 9-10AM
53. Phoenix Suns 10-11AM
54. Oklahoma City Thunder 11AM-12PM
55. Boston Celtics 12-1PM
56. Washington Wizards 1-2PM
57. Minnesota Timberwolves 2-3PM
58. Washington Wizards 3-4PM
59. Memphis Grizzies 4-5PM
60. Washington Wizards 5-6PM

Any questions or thoughts please let me know.


Good luck to both the Pistons and Spurs in the Finals. Good luck also to the other 28 teams as they enter the offseason looking to make that one move that will put them in the position to play for a BaF title in 2026.

[mpharris36]

Spoiler:

Spurs in

[DOT]

I'm still in.

[HEZI]

In

Wish all the best to wackbone

[Capn'O]

IN!

Thanks for playing Wacky! It was fun to have you in the game and chopping it up. Really enjoyed working with you on transactions this past year.

[2010]

I’m still all IN