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

[Tex]

Going to have to play Jovic again with 3 games and hope he goes around 50 pts again
Trading all 3 Thunder players out, SGA, JAL. Williams and Wallace
Amen Thompson in, possibly Giannis and whoever else I can afford, I have
8 Million in the bank as I got Jalen Williams back for Giannis when Bucks game got postponed, Williams 93 to Giannis 68 so pick up points there but will lose with Jovic playing 3 again, pity Moody hasn’t got 4 games this week

Jokic has 4 this week ?

 

[Tails]

I've just finished playing around on my new phone with the APP in prep for tomorrow ...
- quite easy to use actually ... so much less nervous now

 

[tso]

$5.3k spare

Westbrook/ZLV/Tatum out next week (Should get SGA back)

Max 4 games each (on paper )

 

[Tails]

Jokic has 4 this week ?

Jokic and Jovic have similar names

 

[Tex]

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Jokic and Jovic have similar names

Haha, my bad.

 

[wogitalia]

Very tough trade week for me. Young being injured completely wrecks my plans and needs to be fixed, have enjoyed my two rides on that train immensely...

Basically either keep SGA or trade SGA and then whether to cash grab on Gafford or not. I don't really like either option

 

[Snatch]

Not a great week. Traded in Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Scoot

This week. Trading out Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Scoot 🤣🤣

Means I need to keep SGA and Murphy 3.

Atleast trade ins feel good and relatively simple - Okongwu, Amen Thompson and Cade Cunningham

 

[Tails]

Going to be an early night for me so I'll just pen some of my thoughts on a few players that I'm deliberating over for my final trade ..
- not really looking at home and away games or opposition in these comments

Gafford ...
- Pros: Lively out for most of the season now and apparently Kleber broke his foot ??
- BE of 19 so a great cash grab option ..
- Cons: only plays 3 games the following round so will probably be a trade in and out option
- especially with Wemby having a great looming schedule ... and many looking to bring SGA back in as well ..
- also Doncic is reported to be back before the All Star round ... not sure what this will do to him but his "shooting scores" will probably take a significant hit ...

Okongwu ...
- Pros: a decent upcoming schedule
- Cons: Capella and Nance Jr ... does he keep the last two rounds role ..

Daniels ...
- Pros: should be right up their as the most improved player this season (great on defence and has much improved offence)
- Cons: the steal numbers (inflates his scores)
- Not sure: Johnson now injured and Young now out next game ??

McDaniels ...
- not one I'm considering for now
- seems to under perform against weaker teams and do well against the stronger teams ??
- I initially thought that would be the other way around ..

My optimal trade targets were:
- Maxey, Cunningham and Thompson ... no particular order ... have taken two of them
- others in the mix are Lillard, Barnes etc .. maybe even Booker as a left field option ...

 

[Moranther]

G’day lads! So far I’m thinking SGA to Cunningham, and Scoot to McDaniels. I could’ve gotten someone more expensive but want to make sure that j keep money in the bank to bring SGA back in! Who’s the best cheapie? Is Quinten Post an option? Want to cash in Butler, Sticky Ricky or Dunn

 

[Tails]

G’day lads! So far I’m thinking SGA to Cunningham, and Scoot to McDaniels. I could’ve gotten someone more expensive but want to make sure that j keep money in the bank to bring SGA back in! Who’s the best cheapie? Is Quinten Post an option? Want to cash in Butler, Sticky Ricky or Dunn

If George (PG) is out for an extended period I had Edwards (PHI) penciled in ..
- next in line was Bona (PHI) ...

But have no confidence in either pick ...

 

[Jay Sea]

G’day lads! So far I’m thinking SGA to Cunningham, and Scoot to McDaniels. I could’ve gotten someone more expensive but want to make sure that j keep money in the bank to bring SGA back in! Who’s the best cheapie? Is Quinten Post an option? Want to cash in Butler, Sticky Ricky or Dunn

I generally just scroll to high weekly scorers under $5m. Post seems like a decent buy.

Most teams should have values where making cash off the bench is less important in the scheme now.

 

[Tails]

G’day lads! So far I’m thinking SGA to Cunningham, and Scoot to McDaniels. I could’ve gotten someone more expensive but want to make sure that j keep money in the bank to bring SGA back in! Who’s the best cheapie? Is Quinten Post an option? Want to cash in Butler, Sticky Ricky or Dunn

I'd go for points first and foremost ...
- then use your weakest link to bring SGA back in ..

 

[Moranther]

I'd go for points first and foremost ...
- then use your weakest link to bring SGA back in ..

So you’d go someone like Amen or Booker over McDaniels?

 

[Tails]

So you’d go someone like Amen or Booker over McDaniels?

For my team ... absolutely
- both have higher ceilings ..

 

[Old Big 'Ead]

Trades below.. Scoot has to go! Tried Looney based on his previous round, but that turned out terribly, and can't have SGA on a 2 game round.



Lillard and Edwards have good upcoming fixtures, and Jones is best I could buy for the remaining $$ - been starting.

 

[Moranther]

For my team ... absolutely
- both have higher ceilings ..

Decided to go the cheaper pair of Amen and Ant-Man so I have SGA money in bank 👌🏻

 

[Connoisseur]

I'm sure that you have probably considered this ...

Given Bridges is pretty much surplus to your team for now ...
- maybe keep Ware and cash out Bridges ..
- the cash ITB could give you more options / flexibility when potentially bringing in SGA and Wemby the following round ..

Thank you. Worked today so the Bridges bench option was my first thought without having an extensive look at upcoming fixtures. Garland really the only one that requires a trade out next round to bring SGA back in with Bridges the weakest link and likely the means to fund it. Durant, Edwards and Barnes vying for the spot. Durant with the highest ceiling but a bit scared about the road back to back and Portland matchups as it seems a good spot for a rest along with All Star period coming up. Have not owned Edwards this season and the SG status could come in handy in comparison to Barnes if I wish to jump off say a Maxey type early.

Keeping Ware one more round should allow an easy upgrade of Garland to SGA with $6 mil currently in the bank and then $5-$6 mil to be generated from the trade.

 

[Bermi]

My scores reflect those of someone who does not follow the NBA, so it is not surprising that I am not performing well.
However, I am surprised I won 8 out of 9 league games.



My likely trades are:
OUT - Jared Butler, Alex Sarr & Derrick White
IN - Gui Santos, Amen Thompson & Jaden McDaniels

 

[Connoisseur]

Seeing McDaniels as a trade in for some teams. What are the key reasons for the selection outside of schedule, are the stat lines of the past two games sustainable, how long do you intend to own (one round, two or more) and is the selection largely due to cash constraints and filling a tough SF position?

 

[wogitalia]

Seeing McDaniels as a trade in for some teams. What are the key reasons for the selection outside of schedule, are the stat lines of the past two games sustainable, how long do you intend to own (one round, two or more) and is the selection largely due to cash constraints and filling a tough SF position?

Would assume it's because he's got one of the biggest projected cash gains this week with a favourable schedule and at a price that probably allows another move elsewhere.