Discussion 2024-2025 NBA RDT Discussion: GW16 TUES 11th FEB 10:00am AEST

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Going Anfernee Simons over Giddey. Portland have a pretty good draw to start (and first three games at home). Thoughts?
My recorded scores for him last season were:

- 20, 29, 10, 39, 20, 18, 35, 20, 23, D, 10, 6, 38, 6, 5, -1, 24, 15, D, 13, 15, 33, 36, 14, 17, 20, 26, 29, 24, D, 14, 7, 26, -7, 11, 12, 26, 36, 26, 20, 21, 11, 39, D, 26, 13, 6, D,

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So not too bad looking at those ... misses the odd game here and there but most players do these days
 
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Alright lads this is what I’m gonna go with. Do we think Sarr will start?
Jokic, Braun, Sarr and Castle all play 2 games in round 1

- so I'd probably tinker with it slightly more
- possibly Jokic > Giannis / AD, Braun > Miller .... maybe be a bench cheapy to make it work

Would then aim to bring Jokic, Braun etc back in for round 2
 

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Nice price ...
- if I knew he was first off the bench I'd probably take him ....
Fultz leaving should bode well for him along with Anthony potentially seeing decreased minutes unless his shooting improves and since Harris is 3 and D guy rather than a key ball handler. Black a solid defender as well which is shaping as a large part of Orlando’s identity and should be another positive for seeing increased minutes.
 
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Fultz leaving should bode well for him along with Anthony potentially seeing decreased minutes unless his shooting improves and since Harris is 3 and D guy rather than a key ball handler. Black a solid defender as well which is shaping as a large part of Orlando’s identity and should be another positive for seeing increased minutes.
Thanks, he is in contention with Miller (LAC) 3 games, Strawther (DEN) 2 games and George/Carrington (WAS) 2 games for my SG bench spot ...

- been going round in circles for a few days deciding which one gets the nod ...
 
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Jokic, Braun, Sarr and Castle all play 2 games in round 1

- so I'd probably tinker with it slightly more
- possibly Jokic > Giannis / AD, Braun > Miller .... maybe be a bench cheapy to make it work

Would then aim to bring Jokic, Braun etc back in for round 2
Jokic to Sabonis and Braun to Cam Thomas? Means I can start with Edey and have Sarr on the bench too.
 
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Jokic to Sabonis and Braun to Cam Thomas? Means I can start with Edey and have Sarr on the bench too.
Sabonis also plays only 2 games in round 1
- I like him but not for round 1

Cam Thomas I've had in initial plans but he is a volume shooter that doesn't do much more (ie rebounds and assists)
- these type of players statistically don't fare very well in this format

But you are on the right track IMO ...
 
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The anti Jokic/Wemby squad - does enable an extra playing premium in the SF/PF position
Won't talk you out of that side ...
- some great unique picks in it ...
- one too many rookies on field for my liking though ... but it could work out

- maybe Doncic (2 games) > Giannis / AD (3 games) for round 1 to gain an extra early game ...
 
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My 10 leagues are now all full

- putting leagues together is my biggest enjoyment but also creates the most headaches !!
- a big thanks to all that have joined .. have hit all of my new participant targets ..

as Knechet 4 said .... I was just "hoopin" .. let the fun begin ...
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Early thanks for putting leagues together and posting stats and game counts every week.
I barely watch or know basketball, but I love this fantasy format
 
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Sabonis also plays only 2 games in round 1
- I like him but not for round 1

Cam Thomas I've had in initial plans but he is a volume shooter that doesn't do much more (ie rebounds and assists)
- these type of players statistically don't fare very well in this format

But you are on the right track IMO ...
Thanks for the help! If I go Giannis I can only afford someone for 8.7m in SF or PF. Any ideas?
 
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Operation Jokic rd2 at the expense of not starting SGA like most.

This was my side prior to preseason with Knecht and Cam T to Miller being the only adjustments.

Barring any further injury news, i'm going in with this.

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Operation Jokic rd2 at the expense of not starting SGA like most.

This was my side prior to preseason with Knecht and Cam T to Miller being the only adjustments.

Barring any further injury news, i'm going in with this.

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Move Sarr to the bench Wizards play only 2 games in Rd1

What's the logic behind starting with Wemby when he's playing only 2 games in Rd1? To me he's the obvious second Rd2 premo upgrade or sideways along with Jokic.

Also, AD, Edwards, Giddey & Miller all play 3 games in Rd2 and not the maximum 4 games which the majority of other teams are playing in Rd2. All good so long as you're happy to play an extra rookie or two on-field in Rd2 because 3 trades won't be enough for maximum Rd2 games on-field with current squad.
 
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Some minor changes

Not sure how I can get both Jokic and Doncic in week 2 probably have to settle with one, currently 1.6 mil in the bank, probably use the 1.6 to upgrade George to a better rookie

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