Build a Franchise (Season 4) Free Agency Edition- Announcement page 34

[NewEra]

Whiteside is going to get a SIM bump too as he had a better year in Portland that last year in Miami

absolutely he averaged 16/14/3 on 62% from the field. He is going to be at least another 3.5 star player.

The SIM doesn't factor in switchability or spacing type statistics because those can't be measured...so that is why productive bigs in the traditional categories kill it.

Hence the Wiseman pick.

Hence the Kanter pick up 3.0 star, $1/4

[HEZI]

Whiteside is going to get a SIM bump too as he had a better year in Portland that last year in Miami

absolutely he averaged 16/14/3 on 62% from the field. He is going to be at least another 3.5 star player.

The SIM doesn't factor in switchability or spacing type statistics because those can't be measured...so that is why productive bigs in the traditional categories kill it.

Hence the Wiseman pick.

[Depalma2002]

Could've sworn someone told me Whiteside would be an immovable contract...

who told you that? Whiteside is a SIM beast. He fits the narrative the SIM loves for bigs. Does he shoot a high FG% (yup), does he rebound at a good rate (yup), does he block shots (yup). The SIM doesn't factor him being a complete moron

$232/2 - 12ppg, 8rpg, 1blk in sim. I don’t think he’s a sim beast. He was definitely a 2k beast though. I like the deal for Minny.

His per game stats were held down quite a bit because he wasn't given starter minutes. He was 3.5 stars and his real life counting stats went up so he should be 3.5 minimum, probably 4. Definite upgrade over Tristan Thompson and Saric wouldn't get minutes with my big rotation being Whiteside/Gordon/Bryant all getting about 30+ mpg.

I like the deal for both sides. Strick needed some cap flexibility both this year and next and Saric should get some burn for him and Thompson will replace Whiteside's boards but not his rim protection. He also has some potential for the pick swap.

Again, I like it for both sides. Of course I'm bias, but those are the kind of deals I like to make where I believe both sides win.

[mpharris36]

Whiteside is going to get a SIM bump too as he had a better year in Portland that last year in Miami

absolutely he averaged 16/14/3 on 62% from the field. He is going to be at least another 3.5 star player.

The SIM doesn't factor in switchability or spacing type statistics because those can't be measured...so that is why productive bigs in the traditional categories kill it.

Hence the Wiseman pick.

Hence the Kanter pick up 3.0 star, $1/4

basically. I have Wiseman and OO very closely rated as prospects IRL because I like Okungwu switchability and guarding in space more which is so valuable in the NBA. But he will not be the scorer or rebounder that Wiseman is at the next level so by default

[NewEra]

who told you that? Whiteside is a SIM beast. He fits the narrative the SIM loves for bigs. Does he shoot a high FG% (yup), does he rebound at a good rate (yup), does he block shots (yup). The SIM doesn't factor him being a complete moron

$232/2 - 12ppg, 8rpg, 1blk in sim. I don’t think he’s a sim beast. He was definitely a 2k beast though. I like the deal for Minny.

His per game stats were held down quite a bit because he wasn't given starter minutes. He was 3.5 stars and his real life counting stats went up so he should be 3.5 minimum, probably 4. Definite upgrade over Tristan Thompson and Saric wouldn't get minutes with my big rotation being Whiteside/Gordon/Bryant all getting about 30+ mpg.

I like the deal for both sides. Strick needed some cap flexibility both this year and next and Saric should get some burn for him and Thompson will replace Whiteside's boards but not his rim protection. He also has some potential for the pick swap.

Again, I like it for both sides. Of course I'm bias, but those are the kind of deals I like to make where I believe both sides win.

The minutes played part made sense. I overlooked that. If you play him 30+ as others mentioned, then he could have a great impact. Reason I love the deal for Minny is the contract. Things can get tricky there, but I respect you wanting to compete and not tanking it out.

[Smash3]

who told you that? Whiteside is a SIM beast. He fits the narrative the SIM loves for bigs. Does he shoot a high FG% (yup), does he rebound at a good rate (yup), does he block shots (yup). The SIM doesn't factor him being a complete moron

$232/2 - 12ppg, 8rpg, 1blk in sim. I don’t think he’s a sim beast. He was definitely a 2k beast though. I like the deal for Minny.

His per game stats were held down quite a bit because he wasn't given starter minutes. He was 3.5 stars and his real life counting stats went up so he should be 3.5 minimum, probably 4. Definite upgrade over Tristan Thompson and Saric wouldn't get minutes with my big rotation being Whiteside/Gordon/Bryant all getting about 30+ mpg.

I like the deal for both sides. Strick needed some cap flexibility both this year and next and Saric should get some burn for him and Thompson will replace Whiteside's boards but not his rim protection. He also has some potential for the pick swap.

Again, I like it for both sides. Of course I'm bias, but those are the kind of deals I like to make where I believe both sides win.

That's a fact and the way to get many deals done, no-one has walked away from a deal with me not feeling like a winner.

[Depalma2002]

$232/2 - 12ppg, 8rpg, 1blk in sim. I don’t think he’s a sim beast. He was definitely a 2k beast though. I like the deal for Minny.

His per game stats were held down quite a bit because he wasn't given starter minutes. He was 3.5 stars and his real life counting stats went up so he should be 3.5 minimum, probably 4. Definite upgrade over Tristan Thompson and Saric wouldn't get minutes with my big rotation being Whiteside/Gordon/Bryant all getting about 30+ mpg.

I like the deal for both sides. Strick needed some cap flexibility both this year and next and Saric should get some burn for him and Thompson will replace Whiteside's boards but not his rim protection. He also has some potential for the pick swap.

Again, I like it for both sides. Of course I'm bias, but those are the kind of deals I like to make where I believe both sides win.

The minutes played part made sense. I overlooked that. If you play him 30+ as others mentioned, then he could have a great impact. Reason I love the deal for Minny is the contract. Things can get tricky there, but I respect you wanting to compete and not tanking it out.

I gave up some flexibility (47 this year and 167 next) but I still have 100 this year and still have a couple of expirings and a chunk of money coming back next that went to buyouts this year so I'll have a nice chunk then.

In the end, spending a little extra now and being competitive for a year or two will probably save me money in the long run by helping to up my pitiful free agent rating. Being at the very bottom of the free agent rating totem pole, I can tell you my cap space is worth about 50 cents on the dollar. I saw how much I had to bid vs what the players went for and it wasn't pretty.

In taking what cap space is valued at with my free agent rating, that Whiteside contract looks a lot smaller.

[NewEra]

His per game stats were held down quite a bit because he wasn't given starter minutes. He was 3.5 stars and his real life counting stats went up so he should be 3.5 minimum, probably 4. Definite upgrade over Tristan Thompson and Saric wouldn't get minutes with my big rotation being Whiteside/Gordon/Bryant all getting about 30+ mpg.

I like the deal for both sides. Strick needed some cap flexibility both this year and next and Saric should get some burn for him and Thompson will replace Whiteside's boards but not his rim protection. He also has some potential for the pick swap.

Again, I like it for both sides. Of course I'm bias, but those are the kind of deals I like to make where I believe both sides win.

The minutes played part made sense. I overlooked that. If you play him 30+ as others mentioned, then he could have a great impact. Reason I love the deal for Minny is the contract. Things can get tricky there, but I respect you wanting to compete and not tanking it out.

I gave up some flexibility (47 this year and 167 next) but I still have 100 this year and still have a couple of expirings and a chunk of money coming back next that went to buyouts this year so I'll have a nice chunk then.

In the end, spending a little extra now and being competitive for a year or two will probably save me money in the long run. Being at the very bottom of the free agent rating totem pole, I can tell you my cap space is worth about 50 cents on the dollar. I saw how much I had to bid vs what the players went for and it wasn't pretty.

In taking what cap space is valued at with my free agent rating, that Whiteside contract looks a lot smaller.

Facts. I can tell you about the low tier stuff. I’m happy I got some good deals despite the ranking. It’s a great way to think about it for sure.

[Capn'O]

Early Bird Specials were no joke...

My two Sunday noon bids were winners. I made one more bid Tues and by that point the pool was thin enough that people were matching.

[Smash3]

I wonder what GSW are planning, I wouldn't be surprised if they tanked for the year.

Dinwiddie
Brooks
Brandon Boston
Sabonis

[Smash3]

Early Bird Specials were no joke...

My two Sunday noon bids were winners. I made one more bid Tues and by that point the pool was thin enough that people were matching.

Yup, Bjelica was exactly the guy I was targeting for a similar price when I was low on funds that was a great addition. As far as I'm concerned you and Pooch were riding in the SUV in the gif too

[NewEra]

I wonder what GSW are planning, I wouldn't be surprised if they beat the odds again.

PG: John Wall | Spencer Dinwiddie
SG: Dillon Brooks | Lou Williams
SF: Jerami Grant |
PF: Domantas Sabonis |
C: Wendell Carter Jr. | Enes Kanter

Keep wondering lol. You already know I have plans. Fixed it btw.

[3toheadmelo]

Been out the loop since celebrating my bubble cnampionship

Need rematch bro

[El Poochio]

If your team needs some depth you know where to find me

[El Poochio]

I wonder what GSW are planning, I wouldn't be surprised if they tanked for the year.

Dinwiddie
Brooks
Brandon Boston
Sabonis

Context owns that pick too..

Man oh man Detroit gonna be a bigger threat than Indy and Cavs combined

[Capn'O]

My two Sunday noon bids were winners. I made one more bid Tues and by that point the pool was thin enough that people were matching.

Yup, Bjelica was exactly the guy I was targeting for a similar price when I was low on funds that was a great addition. As far as I'm concerned you and Pooch were riding in the SUV in the gif too

It turns out I might have run up Melton more than I needed to but I'm happy with that contract as well. I think it becomes a bargain later on. His current output is almost identical to Lowry's at the same age and he fits a similar player profile. He ain't no Ricky Rubio yet but it was a good day.

[El Poochio]

Been out the loop since celebrating my bubble cnampionship

Need rematch bro

Had to get OG and his 8' wingspan to try stop the inside onslaught

[3toheadmelo]

Need rematch bro

Had to get OG and his 8' wingspan to try stop the inside onslaught

I had to get the god tony snell to try and match Duncan Robinson’s unreal shooting

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[MaseInYourFace]

welp that basically does it for FA boys and girls 5 days in.

some of my favorite contracts were (only going to list 5 here):

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Spencer Dinwiddie for $70/4 years.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to sign Serge Ibaka for $65/3 years.
The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to sign Kyle Lowry for $85/4 years.
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Joe Harris for $30/4 years.
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Domantas Sabonis for $175/5 years

then the pelicans did a nice job scooping up young rotational players and the 2 trades they made were a thing of beauty.

Joe Harris for that low is a ridiculous steal. I just don’t know what happened there.

[Capn'O]

welp that basically does it for FA boys and girls 5 days in.

some of my favorite contracts were (only going to list 5 here):

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Spencer Dinwiddie for $70/4 years.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to sign Serge Ibaka for $65/3 years.
The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to sign Kyle Lowry for $85/4 years.
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Joe Harris for $30/4 years.
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Domantas Sabonis for $175/5 years

then the pelicans did a nice job scooping up young rotational players and the 2 trades they made were a thing of beauty.

Those were great deals. The two lower end deals that absolutely knocked me out of my chair were:

The Portland Trailblazers have agreed to sign Ricky Rubio for $6/3 years. ($18 total)
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to sign Aron Baynes for $1/4 years. ($4 total)

Those are two starter level players for pennies. Baynes more on the fringe but can start in a pinch and fits Pooch's bomb squad.