Set your fantasy BBall lineups!!

[Hanniganite]

I'm tired of leagues where there are multiple managers that just give up or didn't bother with their team to begin with...they hog good players and let them rot, mess up standings by not offering a challenge, etc..

I've created an invitation-only league and the plan is to get a small number of managers where everyone will be active all season long. The max number of teams will be 8, and I might settle for 6 if the involved managers agree on it and to offset that, the draft will be incredibly deep (probably 20 ACTIVE players per team).

I could easily PM some people from last year's league or other sports leagues but I've noticed some discrepancies (i.e. active in this league, not in another) which is why I didn't just PM the top finishers from last year.

There are at most 4 spots open so if you'd like in, either PM me or post here and I guess "prove" yourself to be someone that's not going to quit halfway. I know all this seems anal and stuff but I just want to have a competitive league for once that can truly gauge how well we all "play". And since there's no way for me to "punish" people that let their team die, I have to be picky BEFORE the league starts.

[wanted]

Damn, I wanted more people to get into Hurk's.

[Hanniganite]

Nobody? I'm not looking for expert, die-hard, ultra-competitive people...just ones that don't abandon ship..

[killbillvol1]

I'd like to join, provided other people don't abandon either.

Love the idea of a 8 manager, 20 player deep team, especially if it's Roto.

[mingcourt]

where is gsrr/therapist? =)

[Hanniganite]

I'd like to join, provided other people don't abandon either.

Love the idea of a 8 manager, 20 player deep team, especially if it's Roto.

It's H2H because that's pretty much what I've been playing all along although I've done a few rot here and there (never finishing better than 3rd...very poor use of 'games' available)

If the majority wants roto, then that can be arranged (I think). Otherwise it's h2h.

[killbillvol1]

Ah, I won't join if it's H2H for I'm just not able to put in the time needed , which would'nt be fair to the other managers. (plus I find that H2h you can do well just by churning your roster rather than strategically building a team).

If we decide it's roto, count me in.

[Hurk]

I'm game for a third B-Ball team. Pop me a PM.

[wanted]

4 teams right? Count me in, on my 3rd (2 rfd, 1 school, hopefully this).

[raptorsfever]

pm me the league and password. :)

[Ziggy007]

I just drafted a Yahoo team last night on a public league. I can't believe how stacked my team is. I will post it up when i get home but my team is soo well rounded in all categories I don't see how I can lose baring major injuries to my roster...

[Hurk]

My public team was stacked with PG's. I got Ben Wallace for Chauncy Billups. Suited my needs nicely.

[Ziggy007]

I lov ehow Yahoo lowballed Magloire, he is an all-star C.

Off the top of my head I drafted in this order:

1. LeBron James
2. Ray Allen
3. Chris Bosh
4. Jason Terry
5. Marcus Camby
6. Samuel Dalembert
7. Jamaal Magloire
8. Jamaal Tinsley
9. Marquis Daniels
10. Caron Butler
11. Joe Smith

...Sorry can't remember the rest, but that is a monster team. I like what I did with picks 5,6,7 and put a big run on C's, there are people in my league now who are VERY thin up the middle while I am three deep with great blocking C's. If Bosh can get his C eligability I will trade Camby in a package for a star PF...

[Hanniganite]

Here's the info...there's one spot left and I'm too lazy/tired to PM and all that stuff. Please join only if you're serious about this and are willing to put in the time (a few minutes a day, or a couple of times a week isn't a lot to ask) and not just because you have a 4th empty slot you'd like to fill up. If you sign up, please lemme know it's you either here or with a PM :cool:

League ID#: 21068
Password: rfdrfd

[Hurk]

Here's the info...there's one spot left and I'm too lazy/tired to PM and all that stuff. Please join only if you're serious about this and are willing to put in the time (a few minutes a day, or a couple of times a week isn't a lot to ask) and not just because you have a 4th empty slot you'd like to fill up. If you sign up, please lemme know it's you either here or with a PM :cool:

League ID#: 21068
Password: rfdrfd

Thanks. I'm in.

[wanted]

Tempted to join, but I'm on my 3rd team, I created a league with friends.
And I have a feeling that many will miss the draft (today) and will want to start another league..and I won't get in. :(

[killbillvol1]

Ah crap I wouldn't have minded joining, esp if the people are serious..

[Hanniganite]

Ah crap I wouldn't have minded joining, esp if the people are serious..

Well it's H2H which you didn't prefer so...

[killbillvol1]

Ah....guess that works out well - wouldnt' have joined if it were H2H :)

Cheers

[Hanniganite]

Just thought I'd change the title of the thread to catch the attention of the people involved. We've got our 8, next order of business to finding a suitable live draft date. Right now it's set for Wed Oct 26, at 9:00PM EDT. If that's a problem for any of you, please speak up :cool:

[Hurk]

Just thought I'd change the title of the thread to catch the attention of the people involved. We've got our 8, next order of business to finding a suitable live draft date. Right now it's set for Wed Oct 26, at 9:00PM EDT. If that's a problem for any of you, please speak up :cool:

Like I said in the League. I prefer a weekday after 3PM, but not too late. What it is set for now is awesome, but it can be another date if it's no good for others.

EDIT: I was wondering why there was only 7 names listed... Aparently, you got the shaft and I'm not very smart. ;)

[baller]

i need for the draft to be on a weekend, i have too many other commitments on weekdays and wont be able to manage a close to 2 hr draft

[The_One]

i need for the draft to be on a weekend, i have too many other commitments on weekdays and wont be able to manage a close to 2 hr draft

I'm not in this league but in most live drafts I have been to. If majority of the mangers in the league are there. It would be no more than 1 hour.

[baller]

the shortest draft ive had was like 1.5 hrs

[Hanniganite]

Well, I have to see more responses before making a decision...will ultimately have to go with the majority

[othy]

My sympathies, I gave up playing fantasy sports leagues due to apathy so I can relate.. It sucks when 4-5 people out of a league of 10-12 can't even be bothered putting in their lineups etc.. it's not like it takes a lot of time!

Anyway good luck with the new one! :)

[babysham]

Hey Hanni,

I have a question. What about the other RFD Rotiss league? Do alot of people tend to drop out? If so, then I wouldn't really be interested in that league. I'd rather drop out of that one and join this one. Let me know..

If that is the case, I'd rather joing yours.

[nfnx]

i dont knwo how to play this otherwise id join.

im doing extremely well in my sportsnet and sportingnews ones....
ranked within top 5 percent =)

[rdtx2002]

when's the draft?

[Hanniganite]

Hey Hanni,

I have a question. What about the other RFD Rotiss league? Do alot of people tend to drop out? If so, then I wouldn't really be interested in that league. I'd rather drop out of that one and join this one. Let me know..

If that is the case, I'd rather joing yours.

Unfortunately we're sitting at 8 now...

[Hanniganite]

I just sent out a league wide email...Hurk, rdtx, you guys obviously you don't need to respond because you've already posted your availabilites/preferences but I just decided to send it to everyone.

[afong56]

wednesday is fine with me. 9pm edt sounds just about perfect.

thanks again for getting this together

[gsrrr]

I'm fine with Wednesday 9pm edt.

[Hurk]

Draft date Tuesday October 25ht, 7:30PM. (For those who don't check the league)

Good date and time.

[baller]

ive said this about ten times now, please change it to a weekend draft

[Hanniganite]

ive said this about ten times now, please change it to a weekend draft

It originally was for the weekend..unfortunately there have been at least 3 people against it which is why I moved it. Sorry, but I have to accomodate as many people as I can. Hopefully everyone who was fine with Wed at 9 is OK with Tues at 7:30.

As it stands, Tues 7:30 is good for me, Hurk, rdtx (any date), Jeff146 (any date but Wed), ming (presumably, since he said no friday/weekend)

Wed 9:00 was good for afong, gsrr

So if afong and gsrr can do Tues 7:30, that means everyone except baller is good for that date/time.

[mingcourt]

Hanni: Tuesday or Wednesday is fine with me. Thanks for adjusting the time! =)

[afong56]

It originally was for the weekend..unfortunately there have been at least 3 people against it which is why I moved it. Sorry, but I have to accomodate as many people as I can. Hopefully everyone who was fine with Wed at 9 is OK with Tues at 7:30.

As it stands, Tues 7:30 is good for me, Hurk, rdtx (any date), Jeff146 (any date but Wed), ming (presumably, since he said no friday/weekend)

Wed 9:00 was good for afong, gsrr

So if afong and gsrr can do Tues 7:30, that means everyone except baller is good for that date/time.

i'm actually good with just about any time after 5pm weekdays, and most times on the weekend.

thanks again

[baller]

if we cant accomidate everyone on a weekday can we try for late at night ie after 9 pm

[wanted]

our draft of 12 people took aprrox 1.5h so....

[rdtx2002]

weekends should be better

[baller]

baller and rdtx2002 for weekends

[Hanniganite]

Alright it's settled, draft will be this Tues Oct 25 at night...there's not enough time to move it again since it takes too long to garner enough responses. Hopefully everyone can make it...it's set for 7:30PM EDT right now...the only thing that can change is the time...latest I'll switch it to is 8:30PM (so even if the draft takes 2 hours which it shouldn't, it'll be 10:30PM latest)

[baller]

change to 8 30 and i say effe all the people who don't respond they obviously dont mind when the draf tis

[afong56]

tues at 7:30 or 8:30 is fine, as long as there are no last second changes--that's what i'd appreciate the most

thanks again for setting this up

[Hanniganite]

Alright, it's set for this upcoming Tues Oct 25 at 8:30PM EDT...it's late enough to accomodate the people who are busy, but not so late for those that need to rise early the next day. Unless there are 5+ protests by Sunday night, this will be the set date/time. AFAIK, everyone or at least 6-7 of us should be present. Hope you guys have done at least a little bit of research....lotsa players to pick, so it'll be a good idea to know your "role players"

Good Luck all and I'll see you at the draft.

[Hanniganite]

Early bump/reminder that our 8team league is drafting tonight at 8:30 PM EDT (just like last night, except no Leaf game as distraction!). I'll bump again later today.

[baller]

probably wont be there im heading out right now

[Hurk]

I'm there now.. ;)

Can't wait. Good luck all.

[Hanniganite]

Bump. Draft in just over an hour

[Hurk]

Half Hour.

[Hanniganite]

This is a reminder that the season starts tonight so set your rosters (not just this league, ALL leagues you're in).

This league WAS supposed to be competitive but from what I saw at the draft...

Anyways, if I notice a manager neglecting his team for an extended period of time for no reason, I'm going to effectively take over it (i.e. setting the roster, making moves) and locking the manager. I'll do it fairly and to the best of my ability (not gonna bench everyone if the team plays my team).

[Jeff146]

Rosters are set

[wanted]

Done, for all 4 teams. :lol:

[Ziggy007]

I gotta set my roster for my Yahoo league. I have Sammy D starting but obviously I am going to have to slide him to the bench. Only 4 games on tonight which is somewhat disappointing. At least they have a couple quality rivalries going in the Den/SA and Dallas/Pho games.

[Hurk]

I gotta set my roster for my Yahoo league. I have Sammy D starting but obviously I am going to have to slide him to the bench. Only 4 games on tonight which is somewhat disappointing. At least they have a couple quality rivalries going in the Den/SA and Dallas/Pho games.

Set.

My predictions are Denver and Phoenix will win.

[FuNPoLiCe001]

man, 4 of my first 7 picks are injured - T-mac, Maggette, Dalembert, and Webber

what am I going to do if I lose to wanted?

[wanted]

man, 4 of my first 7 picks are injured - T-mac, Maggette, Dalembert, and Webber

what am I going to do if I lose to wanted?

lol :lol:

[Hurk]

man, 4 of my first 7 picks are injured - T-mac, Maggette, Dalembert, and Webber

what am I going to do if I lose to wanted?

Webber's got 26 points. 12 boards, 2 blocks, 4 assists and a steal. Doesn't look like he's injured.. The games not even over yet.

[wanted]

I've got my eyes on Charlie Bell, looked good for first half.
Anyways, first games mean nothing. Remember last year loren woods was playing well, then he just sucked. :lol:

[Headhunter]

Snared Webber in the 9th in my high school pool, had no takers as I shopped him around...well, the store's closed now. :)

[Hanniganite]

Anyways, first games mean nothing.

Not necessarily. You have to judge/guess how players will do. Picked up Mihm after his first big game last year and he was huge for me early on even if he faded near the end.

[wanted]

stats not updated yet
im not going to play bonner....no room >:(

[Hurk]

Boo for stats not being updated. Hurray!

[Headhunter]

Not necessarily. You have to judge/guess how players will do. Picked up Mihm after his first big game last year and he was huge for me early on even if he faded near the end.
Agreed, T.J. Ford just had a big first game and it's definitely worth noting.

[Hanniganite]

Agreed, T.J. Ford just had a big first game and it's definitely worth noting.

Too bad he's not available anywhere (at least not in any of my 9 leagues [Yahoo/nba.com]) because people figured he'd rebound. Just depends on where people were able to steal him in the draft.

[Ziggy007]

Too bad he's not available anywhere (at least not in any of my 9 leagues [Yahoo/nba.com]) because people figured he'd rebound. Just depends on where people were able to steal him in the draft.

I took him with my last round pick (second last overall) in my Yahoo league and am laughing all the way. Getting a starting PG of his caliber that late in the draft is amazing. Ahhh here's hoping my fantasy NBA team is as good as my fantasy NHL team (currently something ridiculous like 32-4-4)

[wanted]

Why are all players NA...it was around 1:oopm today...

[babysham]

You guys are lucky I'm not in this league..

:D

[Headhunter]

Too bad he's not available anywhere (at least not in any of my 9 leagues [Yahoo/nba.com]) because people figured he'd rebound. Just depends on where people were able to steal him in the draft.
Mentioned this elsewhere, T.J. Ford was a FA in my league until last night and Jamaal Tinsley/Amare Stoudemire are currently on the waiver wire.

That's what happens with 10 teams instead of 12, I suppose...

[FuNPoLiCe001]

I didn't realize he went so late in Hurk's draft. At the time I remember thinking that at best he'd be splitting time with Maurice Williams to start off the year, so I didn't grab him. Bah...oh well, he played great but he needs to keep it up for me to hang myself.

And now Nene is out for the year with a torn ACL. Sucks to my team, and sucks to him for passing on that extension.

[wanted]

pretty sure im going to be gold monkey tonight
i have nash, up 7-2 and he has one player tonight.
then i lose nash, ak47 and r.lewis for duncan and redd.....

[Headhunter]

And now Nene is out for the year with a torn ACL. Sucks to my team, and sucks to him for passing on that extension.
He passed on an extension, as a big man who doesn't do anything particularly well and shows no leadership or ability to control games? Wha?

Nene is above average, but if he's expecting another brainfreeze on the order of Jerome James, he's kidding himself...

[Hanniganite]

This is for my 8team H2H league

rdtx and sharpshooters have not been active in a little while...2 weeks of inactivity and I'll be locking you guys out and making your roster moves for a week or something.

[rdtx2002]

ii'm on it

[Hanniganite]

ii'm on it

Thank you.
I know we're all busy and I don't expect you to devote as much time as I do but if you have 10 min free one day, you can set your lineup for an entire week. Obviously it's best to keep on top of things everyday but even the minmum of playing as many of your best players every day as possible is good. We've each got so many players, I think it's near impossible to calculate sitting players out to win FG%, FT% and TO unless it's near the end of the week and you're also comfortably ahead in the "pad" stat categories.

[Hanniganite]

Yahoo's got a "fantasy profile" thingy like sportingnews now. Fun stuff...get to see how you and other people are doing/have done with trophies and stuff, gives you rankings, etc..

In the football leagues if you click someone's team, there's a link that takes you to the profiles (i.e. mine is penny_apu) but it's not there in the hockey/basketball ones right now. But you can look at your own or others by using http://profiles.sports.yahoo.com/*yourusernamehere* <-- Username, not team name. So mine would be http://profiles.sports.yahoo.com/penny_apu

Guess I better stop messing around with games that I don't know/pay attention in (golf, NCAA) because it's ruining my overall performance!
Also useful for picking managers next year.....not gonna invite anyone who ALWAYS finishes in the bottom half.

[FuNPoLiCe001]

wow, I am getting absolutely murdered in Hurk's league. I knew my team would have problems scoring, but I didn't think it'd do that badly. My three best scorers (T-Mac, Hughes, Maggette), have been either playing poorly or hurt. But still, I thought I'd be able to grab at least rebound, steals, blocks, and possibly TO's every week.

Damn...

on the other hand, I am somehow in first in the Sportingnews thing. Which is definitely a surprise since that requires more constant monitoring, and I haven't touched either the Yahoo thing or the Sportingnews thing in two weeks cause of exams.

[Hurk]

What username are you? FuN

In Hanniganite's, I'm hoping to pull off a split tonight. It's plausable, not impossible. I've got 10 players playing tonight and he's got 5, so here's hoping I can take Points, FG% and 3PM. Rebounds and Assists seem out of reach. I'm getting my ass handed to me in this league. I got a few bad picks. :(

I'd be happy with a 5/4 Hanniganite.

[FuNPoLiCe001]

What username are you? FuN

In Hanniganite's, I'm hoping to pull off a split tonight. It's plausable, not impossible. I've got 10 players playing tonight and he's got 5, so here's hoping I can take Points, FG% and 3PM. Rebounds and Assists seem out of reach. I'm getting my ass handed to me in this league. I got a few bad picks. :(

I'd be happy with a 5/4 Hanniganite.

I'm The Carbanion's

I am actually 5-5 this week, which is kinda surprising. I am being outscored badly though, and still losing in 3PM eventhough T-mac hit 6 in a game, and Duhon hit 6 in a game. Just some really bad late round picks and moves by me I think. Trading J. Crawford for Alston was a dud. Alston sucked and now he's injured. Although I did pick up Duhon to make up for that.

Also, keeping Felton over Mo Williams has turned out to be a mistake. But Mo didn't get that much burn the first week of the season, and now he's average 14.5/4/3...grr

The only plus is that I am owning everyone I've matched up against in blocks, haha.

[Hanniganite]

Yahoo's got a "fantasy profile" thingy like sportingnews now. Fun stuff...get to see how you and other people are doing/have done with trophies and stuff, gives you rankings, etc..

In the football leagues if you click someone's team, there's a link that takes you to the profiles (i.e. mine is penny_apu) but it's not there in the hockey/basketball ones right now. But you can look at your own or others by using http://profiles.sports.yahoo.com/*yourusernamehere* <-- Username, not team name. So mine would be http://profiles.sports.yahoo.com/penny_apu

Guess I better stop messing around with games that I don't know/pay attention in (golf, NCAA) because it's ruining my overall performance!
Also useful for picking managers next year.....not gonna invite anyone who ALWAYS finishes in the bottom half.

Well, you can basically ignore the middle paragraph now. Clicking on the username (beside Manager:) will take you to the profiles now, even in hockey/bball.

[Ziggy007]

Hey I like the fantasy profile thing on Yahoo!, nice feature.

[Headhunter]

Hey I like the fantasy profile thing on Yahoo!, nice feature.
Yup, a buddy and I were looking through our 7 years of history with our high school fantasy league.

I'm only 10% off overall from hitting fantasy expert, those damn fantasy football and college pick em's are dragging me down... :-0

[afong56]

wow, i've gotta cut back on my gaming.

my main id shows that i've been doing well, up until this year--i'm having a bad year, just about across the board

my backup id shows i'm doing mediocre.

time to cut back and focus better.

[afong56]

hey guys, i've just been offered the following trade:

i get-- shaq, wade, hughes

i give--brad miller, chris bosh, lamar odom


what do you guys think?

[xbl_sucks]

hey guys, i've just been offered the following trade:

i get-- shaq, wade, hughes

i give--brad miller, chris bosh, lamar odom


what do you guys think?

I would do that tarde in a heart beat. Anyone use the Sporting News' fantasy games? I am on there for a xbox-scene hockey league and killing everyone...lol and I am on there for my B-Ball.

[Ziggy007]

hey guys, i've just been offered the following trade:

i get-- shaq, wade, hughes

i give--brad miller, chris bosh, lamar odom


what do you guys think?

Reject that I think

Shaq is a horrible FT guy plus injury risk. Wade is good but turns over a lot, and Hughes shoots a bad % most of the time

Miller gives you assists with a good FT%, Bosh is a boards and FT% monster (plus C eligable in Yahoo) and Lamar Odom is one of the better tripple double threats out there.

[afong56]

Reject that I think

Shaq is a horrible FT guy plus injury risk. Wade is good but turns over a lot, and Hughes shoots a bad % most of the time

Miller gives you assists with a good FT%, Bosh is a boards and FT% monster (plus C eligable in Yahoo) and Lamar Odom is one of the better tripple double threats out there.

yeah, i did reject it--told him that bosh was not available.

he came back with the following:

i get--shaq, wade, hughes

i give--miller, odom, ridnour


i know your assessments are accurate, but with this version, i think it might work a bit better, since i'm fairly deep at pg with stoudamire and smush parker back there (and wade, if i pull the trigger)

i'm thinking of okaying this one. . .

[mingcourt]

yeah, i did reject it--told him that bosh was not available.

he came back with the following:

i get--shaq, wade, hughes

i give--miller, odom, ridnour


i know your assessments are accurate, but with this version, i think it might work a bit better, since i'm fairly deep at pg with stoudamire and smush parker back there (and wade, if i pull the trigger)

i'm thinking of okaying this one. . .

i wouldnt call stoudamire and parker pg's... ridnour will give you solid assists per night and giving him up may be costly.

shaq has a low shooting percentage and his health is a concern. hughes is obviously not in his same form as last year since he is beside a huge cast and wade will give you whatever less than what you are offering.

[Hurk]

I'd just like to point of my struggles in this league for my team.

Draft Busts.
Pick #3 = Stephon Marbury (BUST! Damn you Larry Brown! He is starting to play better though)
Pick #4 = Ron Artest (Not really a bust, but why the drama? Hurry up and join another team!)
Pick #7 = Josh Howard (Only played in 22 games due to injuries and such. Not doing as well as predicted)
Pick #8 = Damon Stoudamire (Even when he was healthy, he wasn't putting up ANY numbers. Now basically injured for the season)
Pick #9 = Josh Smith (Do I even need to say anything?!)

The rest of my picks.
Stromile Swift - Cut
Jamaal Magloire - Not doing well, at all.
Eddie Curry - Inconsistent at best. Injury prone
Rafer Alston - Cut - HAHA, what was I thinking?
Joel Przybilla - Cut
Vlad Radmanovic - Cut
Mike Sweetney - Cut
Nenad Krstic - Cut
Danny Granger - Cut
JR Smith - Cut
Chucky Atkins - Cut
Zaza Pachulia - Cut
Matt Harping - Cut

I realize that some of the Centers I cut were good for some things, but they weren't worth it IMHO. In other news, I'm first in the other league, and third in my random public league of 10 teams.

[Hurk]

Meh! Deleted.

[Hurk]

Goodluck Hanniganite! Looks like a tough matchup for me.