FFDL [draft starts this Saturday!]

theman · Post #1781 » by **theman** » Fri Jul 9, 2010 8:03 pm

Looks like Antwan Jameson will be the go to guy in Cleveland. 8-)

Skai · Post #1782 » by **Skai** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:59 pm

Anyone interested in acquiring Barbosa? Would like a big man or a pick in return. Email me at michaelrs@gmail.com

Thabeet is also available for similar players.

writersblock · Post #1783 » by **writersblock** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:13 pm

Skai wrote:Anyone interested in acquiring Barbosa? Would like a big man or a pick in return. Email me at michaelrs@gmail.com

Thabeet is also available for similar players.

I probably wouldn't mind getting him back or Thabeet...

writersblock · Post #1784 » by **writersblock** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:21 pm

trade to announce

WB trades Lamar Odom

Skai trades Barbosa and pick 15 in this upcoming draft.

Skai · Post #1785 » by **Skai** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:25 pm

writersblock wrote:trade to announce

WB trades Lamar Odom

Skai trades Barbosa and pick 15 in this upcoming draft.

Confirmed.

Post #1786 » by **Young_Star11** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:34 am

writersblock wrote:
Young_Star11 wrote:Some good news for me regarding Free Agency:

- David Lee should maintain his fantasy value in Golden State

- Anthony Randolph gets a chance to play in New York

I would add to ANthony Randolph comment: gets a chance to play in NEw York behind Amare for 20 minutes a game.

Lee's value though could jump, as long as he doesn't face the curse of the Nellie rotation.

Oh Brian, I feel you are wrong on both counts.

AR will blossom because he'll get to play - I am sure he will get an opportunity. We've already seen what he can do...but there's more to come. I turned down a trade of AR involving a couple of fading big name players - so I am hoping he comes through.

As for Lee, his overall value shouldn't change too much. Landing in Golden State was great for him.

Post #1787 » by **Young_Star11** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:36 am

IMO, as of 7/10:

Favorite: floppymouse
Leading Contenders: AlciG/Setterlund
Other Contenders: theman/bww78
Bubble: YS/east/Kohanz/hamncheese
The Rest

Post #1788 » by **floppymoose** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:53 am

I was looking through the league last season on yahoo (yes, I can do that). Stanford only lost one head to head matchup all season long before the playoffs came.

I'm not sure I can mess things up this year. But since I've never come in first in any league, I may find a way.

Skai · Post #1789 » by **Skai** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 7:23 pm

I'd also be willing to deal Monta Ellis for a good SG/C and a top 5 first round pick.

Post #1790 » by **floppymoose** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:17 pm

Does this league do drop/adds at all?

writersblock · Post #1791 » by **writersblock** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:24 pm

floppymoose wrote:Does this league do drop/adds at all?

What do you mean? During the season? Yes. But for now, adds are locked until after the draft is over.

writersblock · Post #1792 » by **writersblock** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:31 pm

Young_Star11 wrote:
writersblock wrote:
Young_Star11 wrote:Some good news for me regarding Free Agency:

- David Lee should maintain his fantasy value in Golden State

- Anthony Randolph gets a chance to play in New York

I would add to ANthony Randolph comment: gets a chance to play in NEw York behind Amare for 20 minutes a game.

Lee's value though could jump, as long as he doesn't face the curse of the Nellie rotation.

Oh Brian, I feel you are wrong on both counts.

AR will blossom because he'll get to play - I am sure he will get an opportunity. We've already seen what he can do...but there's more to come. I turned down a trade of AR involving a couple of fading big name players - so I am hoping he comes through.

As for Lee, his overall value shouldn't change too much. Landing in Golden State was great for him.

You might be right Jordan, but don't you think that Randolph had his best chance to play (and start) playing on a team with no real and healthy PF talent? He was upended by D league guys...or by Nellie's rotation. I could defer to Joe/Floppy on this one...but either way, for your sake, I hope he sees new life with D'Antoni.

Post #1793 » by **floppymoose** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:51 am

Scouting report on Brandan Wright: after looking good in summer league last year before reinjuring the shoulder, he looks pretty horrid so far this summer league. He is also not 100%, and sat out the 2nd half of yesterday's game and all of today's game.

Post #1794 » by **floppymoose** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:54 am

writersblock wrote:You might be right Jordan, but don't you think that Randolph had his best chance to play (and start) playing on a team with no real and healthy PF talent? He was upended by D league guys...or by Nellie's rotation. I could defer to Joe/Floppy on this one...but either way, for your sake, I hope he sees new life with D'Antoni.

Like most fans, GS fans blame their coach for everything. It's always Nellie's fault. In particular, it's Nellie's fault that AR isn't a stud already, or that he didn't play more. It's all BS. AR got as many minutes as he deserved last season until his injury. He may turn into a great player, but if that happens it will be after lots of improvement.

The good news for AR is that NY clearly wants him, and with Lee gone and Amare allergic to rebounds and defense, there will clearly be opportunity for him to play. I expect more minutes and some improvement from him. His fantasy numbers may be pretty decent this season. But I don't expect him to be a big factor in winning yet.

Post #1795 » by **floppymoose** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:05 am

btw, I am open to trading Stephen Jackson for a draft pick.

Post #1796 » by **Young_Star11** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:13 pm

floppymoose wrote:The good news for AR is that NY clearly wants him, and with Lee gone and Amare allergic to rebounds and defense, there will clearly be opportunity for him to play. I expect more minutes and some improvement from him. His fantasy numbers may be pretty decent this season. But I don't expect him to be a big factor in winning yet.

AR's already been putting up some decent fantasy numbers despite being constantly on the outer. Look at the 9-cat numbers and you will see he's ranked fairly highly. He could be scary good...which is why he's untouchable.

I am interested in trading the #7 pick to to upgrade a current roster position. Rebuilding teams take note.

writersblock · Post #1797 » by **writersblock** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:13 pm

floppymoose wrote:btw, I am open to trading Stephen Jackson for a draft pick.

Let's talk, I have 11 and 15

Post #1798 » by **floppymoose** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:32 pm

Do we have an updated draft list? From the original order plus the trade you made, I thought you had picks 10 and 15.

writersblock · Post #1799 » by **writersblock** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:41 pm

floppymoose wrote:Do we have an updated draft list? From the original order plus the trade you made, I thought you had picks 10 and 15.

Everything's on the new thread I posted...

and thanks for catching that, it is 10 and 15.

writersblock · Post #1800 » by **writersblock** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:45 pm

On a side note, since Jordan started the whole talking up your players thing, I'll add:

I'm loving my new re-addition of Captain Barbosa. I think he should see more minutes/better production in Toronto. Now, just need to get Sessions traded to a team where he can produce, and I think my team should be good. In fact, as the underdog, I like my chances to sneak out of "the rest" and join the playoff contenders (remember, last season I nearly missed getting into the top 6 after a feverish run).