Build a Franchise- Season 5 Discussion thread- Announcement on page 79

[E-Balla]

With the 37th pick, of the 2021 Build a Franchise draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select:

Spoiler:

JT Thor – F, Auburn (freshman)

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now on the clock.

Eballa might have got one here- if im remember this guy correctly...

I got 3 unfortunately. Thought one of them would be off the board to make my decision easier but now I'll have to pass on one and hope they're not snatched up right after lol. Pick is in though (NewEra I got you too it's been sent to bish ).

I got a **** ton of wings if y'all want em at this point. Way too much depth at the 2 and 3 right now for me.

[Capn'O]

That Kyrie trade was the wildest I have seen since joining BAF.

OMG, I missed it. That trade is not good!

Cap, really? the best part about the trade was when DG posted that tank- talking about "the sequence has been initiated"
thats how you announce a tank!

It's like my Kemba trade but without the cap implications. I just think he could have gotten more with a longer timeline for the trade. The tide will shift back towards teams looking to add ammo.

[Manhattan Project]

I mean Kyrie could head back east if you really want him back...

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

I mean, there's still the mystery of the sixth pick. It's not like Kyrie is going to be the only quality player here... Rather just take my chance on someone with bird rights than trying to flip Kennard or something for a second round pick. At the end of the day you're gonna at least need to part with a Carter Jr for me to entertain even moving Kyrie.

[3toheadmelo]

My mood right now seeing more stars get traded West

Spoiler:

Me to all the tankers in the east

My balanced lineup with 10 men worth depth is coming for you Melo. Every game will be all out effort for 48 minutes.

You can’t come for me yet… gotta get out the second round first

[Buzzard]

I mean Kyrie could head back east if you really want him back...

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

[Manhattan Project]

I mean Kyrie could head back east if you really want him back...

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

[2010]

I mean Kyrie could head back east if you really want him back...

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

Make it happen baby. You might need to do that to seriously position yourself to challenge Melo.

But I tell you one thing. If you don't make your run at it now, things will not be getting easier for you next season.

Spoiler:

[mpharris36]

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

Honestly I still think the best players will go well above $400. People have found value with rotational pieces in the past. People still want to lock down a superstar they will have to pay a premium especially competing with teams with bird rights who give an extra year the team giving out 4 years will have to pay a premium to steal them away.

[Context]

OMG, I missed it. That trade is not good!

Cap, really? the best part about the trade was when DG posted that tank- talking about "the sequence has been initiated"
thats how you announce a tank!

It's like my Kemba trade but without the cap implications. I just think he could have gotten more with a longer timeline for the trade. The tide will shift back towards teams looking to add ammo.

im curious to see how this turns out...im really enjoying all of these side stories...

[Manhattan Project]

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

Honestly I still think the best players will go well above $400. People have found value with rotational pieces in the past. People still want to lock down a superstar they will have to pay a premium especially competing with teams with bird rights who give an extra year the team giving out 4 years will have to pay a premium to steal them away.

I mean look at Sabonis and Booker, two of the best examples we have at the moment. Smash ain't losing Siakam no matter what. It'll be interesting to see how crazy people get next year.

[Buzzard]

Me to all the tankers in the east

My balanced lineup with 10 men worth depth is coming for you Melo. Every game will be all out effort for 48 minutes.

You can’t come for me yet… gotta get out the second round first

I saw our history. The Pacers were a 6th seed who swept the 3rd seed Magic. Them lost 4 - 3 to the 76ers who also took you to 7 games. Its going to be a fun season and once all these 01/15 trade holds come off, the Pacers may just have another blockbuster up their sleeve.

[2010]

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

Honestly I still think the best players will go well above $400. People have found value with rotational pieces in the past. People still want to lock down a superstar they will have to pay a premium especially competing with teams with bird rights who give an extra year the team giving out 4 years will have to pay a premium to steal them away.

I mean look at Sabonis and Booker, two of the best examples we have at the moment. Smash ain't losing Siakam no matter what. It'll be interesting to see how crazy people get next year.

Booker got even more money than anyone in the initial draft tho. I don't think GMs are as disciplined as you believe. People gonna get thirsty knowing in order to take another team's player you got to REALLY overbid like a bad hand in spades. This is why bird rights is so underrated.

[3toheadmelo]

I figured this. I mean, how could you really want to compete when the west is more of a bloodbath than it's ever been before. I knew that was cap.



Kyrie makes $370 and only a select few teams are positioned to take on that type of salary. And with all these picks people are losing cap space by the day until the draft is complete.

Then factoring in free agency, people want to be players just out of curiosity of the process, even if it's a unspectacular class. People will be itching to spend their cash on bloated 1-year deals but come cheaper than $370 yet don't impact them long-term for the league reset.

The longer you hold onto him likely the lower the asking price becomes. The only guy I can see jumping right now is Hoffa, cuz he is a weirdo like that.

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

Make it happen baby. You might need to do that to seriously position yourself to challenge Melo.

But I tell you one thing. If you don't make your run at it now, things will not be getting easier for you next season.

Spoiler:

I hope he gets Kyrie cause I want some competition. The east right now got me like

[3toheadmelo]

My balanced lineup with 10 men worth depth is coming for you Melo. Every game will be all out effort for 48 minutes.

You can’t come for me yet… gotta get out the second round first

I saw our history. The Pacers were a 6th seed who swept the 3rd seed Magic. Them lost 4 - 3 to the 76ers who also took you to 7 games. Its going to be a fun season and once all these 01/15 trade holds come off, the Pacers may just have another blockbuster up their sleeve.

I think I swept you in the regular season. Now your team is worse cause you got rid of KAT and Mitchell. You gonna need another blockbuster move to make up for your losses

[Buzzard]

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

Honestly I still think the best players will go well above $400. People have found value with rotational pieces in the past. People still want to lock down a superstar they will have to pay a premium especially competing with teams with bird rights who give an extra year the team giving out 4 years will have to pay a premium to steal them away.

I think 400 is what birds right teams hope they can sign their FA superstars for. Good luck with that is all I have to say.

[Capn'O]

Clips are gonna come for the East like a tornado through a trailer park this year. Trading all your damn stars west

And you're goddamn right I got one of them.

[2010]

370 for a top 10 guard is not bad in the grand scheme of things.

Make it happen baby. You might need to do that to seriously position yourself to challenge Melo.

But I tell you one thing. If you don't make your run at it now, things will not be getting easier for you next season.

Spoiler:

I hope he gets Kyrie cause I want some competition. The east right now got me like

I'm coming for you. We thugs. Y'all pretty boys.

We the Mob...we Deathrow!

Spoiler:

Y'all Bad Boy...

Spoiler:

[3toheadmelo]

Clips are gonna come for the East like a tornado through a trailer park this year. Trading all your damn stars west

And you're goddamn right I got one of them.

[3toheadmelo]

Make it happen baby. You might need to do that to seriously position yourself to challenge Melo.

But I tell you one thing. If you don't make your run at it now, things will not be getting easier for you next season.

Spoiler:

I hope he gets Kyrie cause I want some competition. The east right now got me like

I'm coming for you. We thugs. Y'all pretty boys.

We the Mob...we Deathrow!

Spoiler:

Y'all Bad Boy...

Spoiler:

Ima have y’all looking like this

[mpharris36]

The initial draft we all had a 1000 to spend, that's why a lot of the contracts in the league are disproportionate. The league shifted to placing heavy value on first round picks and the extensions, that's why it's looking like some dynasties are in the making. The impending reset next year we'll see a lot more GM's be smarter with the contracts given out.

Honestly I still think the best players will go well above $400. People have found value with rotational pieces in the past. People still want to lock down a superstar they will have to pay a premium especially competing with teams with bird rights who give an extra year the team giving out 4 years will have to pay a premium to steal them away.

I mean look at Sabonis and Booker, two of the best examples we have at the moment. Smash ain't losing Siakam no matter what. It'll be interesting to see how crazy people get next year.

I think the only reason Sabonis got a reasonable deal is he's kinda a tweener where have we really found out where he is best suited to play? Is he a good enough defender to play the 5 consistently in the SIM. He is probably best suited for the 4 but teams like to play with space as well.

Booker was a situation where Remi traded a premium to get Booker and he wasn't going to lose him. It probably makes it really difficult to build a competitive roster unless he hits on a lot of these cheap guys young guys.

Then you have the S&T dynamic where teams even if they plan on not resigning them might try to extract some kind of asset if they are going to lose a star.