but if you can't respect each other just on principle, please respect CelticsBlog, your fellow GMs, and meLucky17's memory.
I have a idea for a replacement gm. Loves bball and is not a jerk. Let me know if I should reach out
I have a idea for a replacement gm. Loves bball and is not a jerk. Let me know if I should reach out
As a general rule --- I typically feel like that "friends" are not ideal for leagues because of perceptions of collusion or favoritism. [I'm not suggesting the person you're thinking about false into that category...]
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I can't believe my name is still on this thing. It should have been byennie's Yahoo! Points League this time last year, no?
I can't believe my name is still on this thing. It should have been byennie's Yahoo! Points League this time last year, no?
I'm just waiting for someone to outbid you for naming rights...
Hibbert and David West Gone. Interested to see what Ian Mahinmi is gonna do in Indy this year. Could prove to be a huge waiver pickup last year.
With my most recent trade (not yet announced), my roster is almost completely set in stone.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKbwO8sp8HU/UkMmJNYECAI/AAAAAAAAAY4/8yfAsFYnauM/s200/jersey.jpg)
I had missed this, but it looks like Alexei Shved's NBA career is over, he has signed a long-term deal to play in Moscow:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2523075-alexey-shved-to-khimki-moscow-latest-contract-details-analysis-and-reaction
Thanks Denver for trading Lawson to ur division rivals and knocking out my {was} starting PG in Patrick Beverly
eja..sitting at 25 in this draft....considering giving tentative promises to RJ Hunter and/or Jordan Mickey
eja..sitting at 25 in this draft....considering giving tentative promises to RJ Hunter and/or Jordan Mickey
Chaz Buick has reported that both have earlier promises. Better trade up! I have acquired 21, which is available.
Oh I hope he's righteja..sitting at 25 in this draft....considering giving tentative promises to RJ Hunter and/or Jordan Mickey
Chaz Buick has reported that both have earlier promises. Better trade up! I have acquired 21, which is available.
Had lot of GMs ask bout my picks..as of now, Im keeping both my 2016 1st and 2nd round picks...Also Im keeping my 2015 6th, 8th, 12th for sure unless Im blown away..my 14th, 16th and 34th picks can be had but may use them to move up in the draft..also I got these players that can be had:
Amare Stoudamire
Boris Diaw
Matt Barnes
Henry Walker
Omri Casspi
Alan Anderson
Marco Bellinelli
Patrick Beverly
Had lot of GMs ask bout my picks..as of now, Im keeping both my 2016 1st and 2nd round picks...Also Im keeping my 2015 6th, 8th, 12th for sure unless Im blown away..my 14th, 16th and 34th picks can be had but may use them to move up in the draft..also I got these players that can be had:
Amare Stoudamire
Boris Diaw
Matt Barnes
Henry Walker
Omri Casspi
Alan Anderson
Marco Bellinelli
Patrick Beverly
Maybe I'm slow, and you know I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but who the HECK is Henry walker ?
Had lot of GMs ask bout my picks..as of now, Im keeping both my 2016 1st and 2nd round picks...Also Im keeping my 2015 6th, 8th, 12th for sure unless Im blown away..my 14th, 16th and 34th picks can be had but may use them to move up in the draft..also I got these players that can be had:
Amare Stoudamire
Boris Diaw
Matt Barnes
Henry Walker
Omri Casspi
Alan Anderson
Marco Bellinelli
Patrick Beverly
Maybe I'm slow, and you know I'm not trying to be a jerk when I say this, but who the HECK is Henry walker ?
Holy Jesus that's bill walker as in Kansas st celtics bill walker? He is still in the league? Pardon me while I drink 15 beers
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I would appreciate it if you put the actual minutes next to those guys(http://i.imgur.com/kTr6YH0.png)
So basically what you are saying is, Aldrich is less productive and plays less minutes than good players and he is entering into an uncertain role. And you will take a second rounder which generally isn't worth that much for him.Sure. I'm saying that he's a young player coming off a break-out season in which his per-minute averages were 12.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 steals and his fantasy points per minute (1.21) was better than 430 players in the league. He's available if someone wants to take a chance on him. Certainly have seen lesser players go for more than I'm asking. I don't know what kind of role he'll have on the Clippers. Seems if nobody gets injured he might just absorb Spencer Hawes' 17.5mpg off the bench.... 17.5x1.21 = 21.2fp... not that exciting, but who knows what can happen over the course of the season. Cole was taken 11th... I'm not asking for a lotto pick.
So basically what you are saying is, Aldrich is less productive and plays less minutes than good players and he is entering into an uncertain role. And you will take a second rounder which generally isn't worth that much for him.Sure. I'm saying that he's a young player coming off a break-out season in which his per-minute averages were 12.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 steals and his fantasy points per minute (1.21) was better than 430 players in the league. He's available if someone wants to take a chance on him. Certainly have seen lesser players go for more than I'm asking. I don't know what kind of role he'll have on the Clippers. Seems if nobody gets injured he might just absorb Spencer Hawes' 17.5mpg off the bench.... 17.5x1.21 = 21.2fp... not that exciting, but who knows what can happen over the course of the season. Cole was taken 11th... I'm not asking for a lotto pick.
Out of curiosity who are the lesser players that went for more? I'll try to look at the list.So basically what you are saying is, Aldrich is less productive and plays less minutes than good players and he is entering into an uncertain role. And you will take a second rounder which generally isn't worth that much for him.Sure. I'm saying that he's a young player coming off a break-out season in which his per-minute averages were 12.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 steals and his fantasy points per minute (1.21) was better than 430 players in the league. He's available if someone wants to take a chance on him. Certainly have seen lesser players go for more than I'm asking. I don't know what kind of role he'll have on the Clippers. Seems if nobody gets injured he might just absorb Spencer Hawes' 17.5mpg off the bench.... 17.5x1.21 = 21.2fp... not that exciting, but who knows what can happen over the course of the season. Cole was taken 11th... I'm not asking for a lotto pick.
yeah check the trade logOk, it's just that you're the one that made the claim. I've looked and this year there's not really anything sticking out to me
(https://ourdaysabroad.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/iceland-2013-1021.jpg)yeah check the trade logOk, it's just that you're the one that made the claim. I've looked and this year there's not really anything sticking out to me
I would appreciate it if you put the actual minutes next to those guys(http://i.imgur.com/kTr6YH0.png)
What are the chances of having the offseason tracking spreadsheet updated?Ping byennie. He might be on vacation or something. I know there's 5 small trades of my own that haven't been added yet. He probably likes to just get a bunch of them done at once.
I have pinged byennie. He is requesting the weekend and expressing minor frustration with the general conduct of the league.What are the chances of having the offseason tracking spreadsheet updated?Ping byennie. He might be on vacation or something. I know there's 5 small trades of my own that haven't been added yet. He probably likes to just get a bunch of them done at once.
Hi guys,TP given, will try to remember to do so more often. Your efforts are appreciated.
The spreadsheet will be updated this weekend. Honestly, it was not a great time dealing with the fallout from the last thread that got locked on here. Among other things, it was necessary to preserve our league's reputation on CBlog. I'm glad to see this thread relatively calm.
I'm also pondering some ideas for adding a little more structure to the offseason, and separating official business from wide open threads. TBD, feel free to PM me with ideas.
I would not have wanted to be explaining myself to the mods on THAt thread.
I agree with the earlier suggestion that we keep it to members of celticsblog. I have a friend who would love to join too, but can you imagine the reaction if he took over and traded me john wall? Even if it was the best offer he got, it wouldn't go over well.Yes. I can imagine. It's not a pleasant thing to imagine.
I agree with the earlier suggestion that we keep it to members of celticsblog. I have a friend who would love to join too, but can you imagine the reaction if he took over and traded me john wall? Even if it was the best offer he got, it wouldn't go over well.
MMSb's 2016 2nd is available
I have heard from BFM who has a fair point that he should not have been kicked out of celticsblog or the PTS league when his infractions were lesser than or equal to others involved. He has not voluntarily left the league and does not understand why he has to be removed. He was told he cannot be part of the PTS league if he is banned from celticsblog, YET, Pittsburgh Pisces has been, and still is, a big part of the PTS league and refused to join celticsblog, so there is some clear bias/hypocracy going on here.as of now I completely stand by byennie and his decision.
I am in favor of holding off from deciding on a replacement GM until this issue is explained and resolved fully. BFM was not even close to the main cause of the troubles that resulted in this action. Reportedly Byennie was intimidated into kicking BFM out by a forum moderator who has a personal history with BFM and was likely glad to get rid of him. However, forum moderators who are not part of the league should not tell us how to run our league.
We need an explanation of the following:
1) Why was BFM kicked out the league with no warning, while other offenders of equal or greater level, with their own past history of being warned, were not?
2) The supposed rule that have to be a member of celticsblog to be part of the PTS league, this was never a rule in the constitution, and was never voted on by any of us. IF we assume this rule is valid, then we have to kick out Pitt or have him join celticsblog.
Instead of glossing over this latest issue, which only reflects an ongoing pattern of a number of GMs here and external people, we have to come to terms with the fact that we are at a critical juncture of this league, and have to set some clear rules about this issue going forward, that are EQUALLY applied to all participants. The fact is, BFM made some disgusting posts and personal messages, but a number of other GMs have also repeatedly done the same thing in these forums and in the Yahoo forums , which originally caused the former commish to mentally check out and then quit. If we don't admit this , and address it fully, this league will be over soon. Selectively throwing one GM under the bus and calling it a day doesnt equal a solution.
No disrespect to the commish, but rules have to follow the league constitution, which we all vote and approve. Any ammendments of any sort have to be proposed and voted on 1 year in advance before they can be put into action. This is why I think we need a clear explanation of these actions, so that we can propose and set new rules in the future on treating each other with respect, and being active in the league, as requirements for staying in the league. Once this is set, we can set clear consequences for all members who violate these rules.
I have heard from BFM who has a fair point that he should not have been kicked out of celticsblog or the PTS league when his infractions were lesser than or equal to others involved. He has not voluntarily left the league and does not understand why he has to be removed. He was told he cannot be part of the PTS league if he is banned from celticsblog, YET, Pittsburgh Pisces has been, and still is, a big part of the PTS league and refused to join celticsblog, so there is some clear bias/hypocracy going on here.
I am in favor of holding off from deciding on a replacement GM until this issue is explained and resolved fully. BFM was not even close to the main cause of the troubles that resulted in this action. Reportedly Byennie was intimidated into kicking BFM out by a forum moderator who has a personal history with BFM and was likely glad to get rid of him. However, forum moderators who are not part of the league should not tell us how to run our league.
We need an explanation of the following:
1) Why was BFM kicked out the league with no warning, while other offenders of equal or greater level, with their own past history of being warned, were not?
2) The supposed rule that have to be a member of celticsblog to be part of the PTS league, this was never a rule in the constitution, and was never voted on by any of us. IF we assume this rule is valid, then we have to kick out Pitt or have him join celticsblog.
Instead of glossing over this latest issue, which only reflects an ongoing pattern of a number of GMs here and external people, we have to come to terms with the fact that we are at a critical juncture of this league, and have to set some clear rules about this issue going forward, that are EQUALLY applied to all participants. The fact is, BFM made some disgusting posts and personal messages, but a number of other GMs have also repeatedly done the same thing in these forums and in the Yahoo forums , which originally caused the former commish to mentally check out and then quit. If we don't admit this , and address it fully, this league will be over soon. Selectively throwing one GM under the bus and calling it a day doesnt equal a solution.
No disrespect to the commish, but rules have to follow the league constitution, which we all vote and approve. Any ammendments of any sort have to be proposed and voted on 1 year in advance before they can be put into action. This is why I think we need a clear explanation of these actions, so that we can propose and set new rules in the future on treating each other with respect, and being active in the league, as requirements for staying in the league. Once this is set, we can set clear consequences for all members who violate these rules.
MMSb's 2016 2nd is availableI got an offer for that
I have heard from BFM who has a fair point that he should not have been kicked out of celticsblog or the PTS league when his infractions were lesser than or equal to others involved. He has not voluntarily left the league and does not understand why he has to be removed. He was told he cannot be part of the PTS league if he is banned from celticsblog, YET, Pittsburgh Pisces has been, and still is, a big part of the PTS league and refused to join celticsblog, so there is some clear bias/hypocracy going on here.
I am in favor of holding off from deciding on a replacement GM until this issue is explained and resolved fully. BFM was not even close to the main cause of the troubles that resulted in this action. Reportedly Byennie was intimidated into kicking BFM out by a forum moderator who has a personal history with BFM and was likely glad to get rid of him. However, forum moderators who are not part of the league should not tell us how to run our league.
We need an explanation of the following:
1) Why was BFM kicked out the league with no warning, while other offenders of equal or greater level, with their own past history of being warned, were not?
2) The supposed rule that have to be a member of celticsblog to be part of the PTS league, this was never a rule in the constitution, and was never voted on by any of us. IF we assume this rule is valid, then we have to kick out Pitt or have him join celticsblog.
Instead of glossing over this latest issue, which only reflects an ongoing pattern of a number of GMs here and external people, we have to come to terms with the fact that we are at a critical juncture of this league, and have to set some clear rules about this issue going forward, that are EQUALLY applied to all participants. The fact is, BFM made some disgusting posts and personal messages, but a number of other GMs have also repeatedly done the same thing in these forums and in the Yahoo forums , which originally caused the former commish to mentally check out and then quit. If we don't admit this , and address it fully, this league will be over soon. Selectively throwing one GM under the bus and calling it a day doesnt equal a solution.
No disrespect to the commish, but rules have to follow the league constitution, which we all vote and approve. Any ammendments of any sort have to be proposed and voted on 1 year in advance before they can be put into action. This is why I think we need a clear explanation of these actions, so that we can propose and set new rules in the future on treating each other with respect, and being active in the league, as requirements for staying in the league. Once this is set, we can set clear consequences for all members who violate these rules.
On CelticsBlog, BFM's actions were by far the most egregious. Also, this wasn't a first offense for him. The ban was unanimous by the staff, and is permanent.
BFM has caused major trouble in the points league, the H2H league, and CelticsBlog. You guys can resolve league issues as you want, but if the league is going to remain hosted in part on CelticsBlog, we can't have nonsense like the other week. Read back through BFM's posts and tell me that his behavior was respectful and consistent with CB standards.
On another note, cant wait for the draft!!!i wish I could say that I might surprise people with the top pick, but summer league convinced me towns is by far the best prospect. A couple guys are pretty intriguing though.
On BFM:
Many people behaved badly, but he was not singled out. Nobody else was banned from CBlog, and this is a CBlog based league. I'm not going to grade every infraction on a relative scale or dole out a progressive warning system. Folks who got CBlog warnings or lesser suspensions are simply closer to suffering the same fate, if they get kicked off this site in the future.
I am open to clarifying this in the league constitution, but my stance as commissioner is that getting kicked off of CBlog results in an automatic dismissal from the league. Pitt's infraction pre-dates my involvement, so I'm not going to retroactively remove him.
It takes a lot to get permanently banned from these forums. You should probably expect to not belong to a CelticsBlog league if you manage to do so. Honestly, if we need to keep people that behave that badly, then I'm out.
I'll be starting some new threads to help get things more organized, and updating the trade log. After that, I will look into the new GM candidates and we can start talking draft dates and any other orders of business...
I don't get what you're saying here at all. You immediately started trading as soon as byennie said we could and now you're saying we shouldn't have done that?On BFM:
Many people behaved badly, but he was not singled out. Nobody else was banned from CBlog, and this is a CBlog based league. I'm not going to grade every infraction on a relative scale or dole out a progressive warning system. Folks who got CBlog warnings or lesser suspensions are simply closer to suffering the same fate, if they get kicked off this site in the future.
I am open to clarifying this in the league constitution, but my stance as commissioner is that getting kicked off of CBlog results in an automatic dismissal from the league. Pitt's infraction pre-dates my involvement, so I'm not going to retroactively remove him.
It takes a lot to get permanently banned from these forums. You should probably expect to not belong to a CelticsBlog league if you manage to do so. Honestly, if we need to keep people that behave that badly, then I'm out.
I'll be starting some new threads to help get things more organized, and updating the trade log. After that, I will look into the new GM candidates and we can start talking draft dates and any other orders of business...
With all due respect, you do not have any authority to change the league constitution without league vote. That is how the league has always worked. The commish is more like the U.S. president working with congress than a czar. I think we need the league constitution changed to be able to enforce such issues, so we should propose some amendments for this. But again, there is no such rule that if you are not on celticsblog you can't be in the league, and you do not have the authority to change that without a vote. You also did this when you allowed trading of draft picks for the following season earlier than the draft, and opening up the offseason early, which I didn't speak up about for selfish reasons, but that is against league policy. We typically had such votes for future rule changes occur a year in advance and take effect the following season, but with enough votes exceptions to that timeline have happened. Not trying to be contradictory , just trying to help out and adhere to the policies we have used for many years.
I don't get what you're saying here at all. You immediately started trading as soon as byennie said we could and now you're saying we shouldn't have done that?On BFM:
Many people behaved badly, but he was not singled out. Nobody else was banned from CBlog, and this is a CBlog based league. I'm not going to grade every infraction on a relative scale or dole out a progressive warning system. Folks who got CBlog warnings or lesser suspensions are simply closer to suffering the same fate, if they get kicked off this site in the future.
I am open to clarifying this in the league constitution, but my stance as commissioner is that getting kicked off of CBlog results in an automatic dismissal from the league. Pitt's infraction pre-dates my involvement, so I'm not going to retroactively remove him.
It takes a lot to get permanently banned from these forums. You should probably expect to not belong to a CelticsBlog league if you manage to do so. Honestly, if we need to keep people that behave that badly, then I'm out.
I'll be starting some new threads to help get things more organized, and updating the trade log. After that, I will look into the new GM candidates and we can start talking draft dates and any other orders of business...
With all due respect, you do not have any authority to change the league constitution without league vote. That is how the league has always worked. The commish is more like the U.S. president working with congress than a czar. I think we need the league constitution changed to be able to enforce such issues, so we should propose some amendments for this. But again, there is no such rule that if you are not on celticsblog you can't be in the league, and you do not have the authority to change that without a vote. You also did this when you allowed trading of draft picks for the following season earlier than the draft, and opening up the offseason early, which I didn't speak up about for selfish reasons, but that is against league policy. We typically had such votes for future rule changes occur a year in advance and take effect the following season, but with enough votes exceptions to that timeline have happened. Not trying to be contradictory , just trying to help out and adhere to the policies we have used for many years.
I suppose it's true that the president needs to work with Congress, but every once in a long while some congress member somewhere breaks laws and has to go to jail and when that happens the president doesn't have to deal with that senator any more.
Are you suggesting that BFM's public behavior was somehow within the scope of our constitution? Maybe when he gets out of jail he can run for congress again.
I've never seen behavior similar to that. It's nothing borderline similar to bickering or arguing or disagreeing or even accusing. I was beside myself reading that stuff. It left me speechless and as you all know eja becoming speechless is the 7th sign of the apocalypse.
Waaaiiittt a second. Do I admit to various flame wars? heck yes. Were they on Yahoo? Heck yes. Is that on some level fundamentally different right there? yes. Was I shocked to see that stuff? Sadly no. Did I think it rose to the level of previous stuff I have observed? No. Do I remember some flat out aggressive discussions? Heck yes. Do I remember exceptional derogatory language like that? No.I don't get what you're saying here at all. You immediately started trading as soon as byennie said we could and now you're saying we shouldn't have done that?On BFM:
Many people behaved badly, but he was not singled out. Nobody else was banned from CBlog, and this is a CBlog based league. I'm not going to grade every infraction on a relative scale or dole out a progressive warning system. Folks who got CBlog warnings or lesser suspensions are simply closer to suffering the same fate, if they get kicked off this site in the future.
I am open to clarifying this in the league constitution, but my stance as commissioner is that getting kicked off of CBlog results in an automatic dismissal from the league. Pitt's infraction pre-dates my involvement, so I'm not going to retroactively remove him.
It takes a lot to get permanently banned from these forums. You should probably expect to not belong to a CelticsBlog league if you manage to do so. Honestly, if we need to keep people that behave that badly, then I'm out.
I'll be starting some new threads to help get things more organized, and updating the trade log. After that, I will look into the new GM candidates and we can start talking draft dates and any other orders of business...
With all due respect, you do not have any authority to change the league constitution without league vote. That is how the league has always worked. The commish is more like the U.S. president working with congress than a czar. I think we need the league constitution changed to be able to enforce such issues, so we should propose some amendments for this. But again, there is no such rule that if you are not on celticsblog you can't be in the league, and you do not have the authority to change that without a vote. You also did this when you allowed trading of draft picks for the following season earlier than the draft, and opening up the offseason early, which I didn't speak up about for selfish reasons, but that is against league policy. We typically had such votes for future rule changes occur a year in advance and take effect the following season, but with enough votes exceptions to that timeline have happened. Not trying to be contradictory , just trying to help out and adhere to the policies we have used for many years.
I suppose it's true that the president needs to work with Congress, but every once in a long while some congress member somewhere breaks laws and has to go to jail and when that happens the president doesn't have to deal with that senator any more.
Are you suggesting that BFM's public behavior was somehow within the scope of our constitution? Maybe when he gets out of jail he can run for congress again.
I've never seen behavior similar to that. It's nothing borderline similar to bickering or arguing or disagreeing or even accusing. I was beside myself reading that stuff. It left me speechless and as you all know eja becoming speechless is the 7th sign of the apocalypse.
Come on Eja, you have been in the league long enough to know we don't change rules without league votes. Did I ask fro BFM to be re-instated? No. I asked for clarification of the rules that were used to oust him, and to propose ammedments to stop further such behavior which you and I and others have also participated in during the past, unless you blocked out the memories of the countless yahoo forum flame wars that you participated in which were equally bad to what BFM just got banned for.
The discussion is not about who's offenses are worse, it's that this stuff always goes on every season. We need to make clear rules to stop it.I don't think anyone has any problem with proposing rules to stop it. Although I notice BFM has stopped.
My other point is, there is no such rule that you have to be a celticsblog member to be part of the league. The commish can't refer to such rule as justification for kicking one person out and not others. If we want to make such a rule, it has to be proposed , and voted on. If you guys want such a rule, propose it and lets vote on it.
The discussion is not about who's offenses are worse, it's that this stuff always goes on every season. We need to make clear rules to stop it.I don't think anyone has any problem with proposing rules to stop it. Although I notice BFM has stopped.
My other point is, there is no such rule that you have to be a celticsblog member to be part of the league. The commish can't refer to such rule as justification for kicking one person out and not others. If we want to make such a rule, it has to be proposed , and voted on. If you guys want such a rule, propose it and lets vote on it.
You are absolutely right that you don't have to be a CB member to be in the league. I don't think the commish cited that as the justification.
Also there is a difference between not being in CB and having been kicked out of CB for what BFM did.
Trust me... They know offseason trading is open ;)The discussion is not about who's offenses are worse, it's that this stuff always goes on every season. We need to make clear rules to stop it.I don't think anyone has any problem with proposing rules to stop it. Although I notice BFM has stopped.
My other point is, there is no such rule that you have to be a celticsblog member to be part of the league. The commish can't refer to such rule as justification for kicking one person out and not others. If we want to make such a rule, it has to be proposed , and voted on. If you guys want such a rule, propose it and lets vote on it.
You are absolutely right that you don't have to be a CB member to be in the league. I don't think the commish cited that as the justification.
Also there is a difference between not being in CB and having been kicked out of CB for what BFM did.
Yep, those are my two main points. If we propose and vote on amendments to stop such future behavior here and in yahoo, and clarify the insinuation that you can't be in the league if you are not on celticsblog, which byennie did state (see his earlier post in this thread), yet is not a rule, then I'm good. We need to follow the constitution, within reason as LB33 states, to make and amend rules. We can't just make them with no votes and the majority of the league not even present as we go. Honestly, only about 1/4 of the league has been around and participated in any way this offseason, and some may not even know that trading is open.
Yep, those are my two main points. If we propose and vote on amendments to stop such future behavior here and in yahoo, and clarify the insinuation that you can't be in the league if you are not on celticsblog, which byennie did state (see his earlier post in this thread), yet is not a rule, then I'm good. We need to follow the constitution, within reason as LB33 states, to make and amend rules. We can't just make them with no votes and the majority of the league not even present as we go. Honestly, only about 1/4 of the league has been around and participated in any way this offseason, and some may not even know that trading is open.
The discussion is not about who's offenses are worse, it's that this stuff always goes on every season. We need to make clear rules to stop it.
My other point is, there is no such rule that you have to be a celticsblog member to be part of the league. The commish can't refer to such rule as justification for kicking one person out and not others. If we want to make such a rule, it has to be proposed , and voted on. If you guys want such a rule, propose it and lets vote on it.
I propose we make a rule that all league members have to maintain a standard of respect towards each other at all times, in celticsblog forums, in yahoo forums, in PMs, in emails, and in all forms of communication between league members. If this standard is not maintained, GMs will be warned once, then kicked out on following offenses.
Second, I propose that we make a rule that GMs must maintain a reasonable level of activity throughout the regular season, including the draft. We should decide on what this means in terms of what entails a reasonable level of activity, but this has been a repeated problem over the years.
6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
I propose we make a rule that all league members have to maintain a standard of respect towards each other at all times, in celticsblog forums, in yahoo forums, in PMs, in emails, and in all forms of communication between league members. If this standard is not maintained, GMs will be warned once, then kicked out on following offenses.
Second, I propose that we make a rule that GMs must maintain a reasonable level of activity throughout the regular season, including the draft. We should decide on what this means in terms of what entails a reasonable level of activity, but this has been a repeated problem over the years.
On the second: we already have a pretty strict activity clause. I'm open to suggestions on changes and/or enforcement.
On the first, doesn't that just leave the door wide open for the commissioner to judge? I'm not opposed to it in any way, just not sure how much it adds.
Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
I propose we make a rule that all league members have to maintain a standard of respect towards each other at all times, in celticsblog forums, in yahoo forums, in PMs, in emails, and in all forms of communication between league members. If this standard is not maintained, GMs will be warned once, then kicked out on following offenses.
Second, I propose that we make a rule that GMs must maintain a reasonable level of activity throughout the regular season, including the draft. We should decide on what this means in terms of what entails a reasonable level of activity, but this has been a repeated problem over the years.
On the second: we already have a pretty strict activity clause. I'm open to suggestions on changes and/or enforcement.
On the first, doesn't that just leave the door wide open for the commissioner to judge? I'm not opposed to it in any way, just not sure how much it adds.
Cool, thanks Byennie. For the record, I did not ask, and am not asking, for BFM to be re-instated. I just wanted clarification on the situation and the rules going forward, which we are now doing. Mainly because other GMs were also guilty in this most recent situation, and are repeat offenders.
I may be wrong, but I think having the first rule in writing and making it clear that it applies to all forms of communication between GMs, and that after 1 warning you will be kicked out, will go a long way in preventing further problems in the future.
On the second rule regarding activity, our rule is pretty good, but I think we need to add to it that GMs have to reply to trade offers/inquiries within 15 days during the season, and within 30 days in the offseason trading periods. I think these are reasonable expectations and can cut down on people mentally checking out and not communicating with some GMs at all. A simple "no" or hitting the rejection button in yahoo takes two seconds, its not asking much from people.
Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
We can suggest rule changes on the forum and eventually I can help put them all on an organized webform so we can have one large vote before the season starts.
Obviously the results of that vote would go directly to the commish.
Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
We can suggest rule changes on the forum and eventually I can help put them all on an organized webform so we can have one large vote before the season starts.
Obviously the results of that vote would go directly to the commish.
I don't think that's necessary.
Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
We can suggest rule changes on the forum and eventually I can help put them all on an organized webform so we can have one large vote before the season starts.
Obviously the results of that vote would go directly to the commish.
I don't think that's necessary.
What part is unnecessary ? Voting? Lol. Are you suggesting that we just suggest rule amendments and let the commish decide on them? Or are you suggesting that having one large vote on the dozens of potential rule suggestions is "unnecessary"?
I can already think of 4 rule ammendment suggestions previously recommended.
This forum isn't going to be organized enough for the vote. For Harry's previous suggestions, for example, I can I think of valid pros and cons. A brief synopsis of those pros and cons should be included for each ammendment suggestion... That way someone who doesn't necessarily read every single forum post and doesn't have a ton of time (like Bada bing for instance) only has to read the ammendment suggestions once in a large pre-season vote... As opposed to expecting each rule to be voted on individually... Which is unrealistic.
I'd agree we probably don't want to fix what isn't broken.Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
We can suggest rule changes on the forum and eventually I can help put them all on an organized webform so we can have one large vote before the season starts.
Obviously the results of that vote would go directly to the commish.
I don't think that's necessary.
What part is unnecessary ? Voting? Lol. Are you suggesting that we just suggest rule amendments and let the commish decide on them? Or are you suggesting that having one large vote on the dozens of potential rule suggestions is "unnecessary"?
I can already think of 4 rule ammendment suggestions previously recommended.
This forum isn't going to be organized enough for the vote. For Harry's previous suggestions, for example, I can I think of valid pros and cons. A brief synopsis of those pros and cons should be included for each ammendment suggestion... That way someone who doesn't necessarily read every single forum post and doesn't have a ton of time (like Bada bing for instance) only has to read the ammendment suggestions once in a large pre-season vote... As opposed to expecting each rule to be voted on individually... Which is unrealistic.
I think it was clear what Kevin meant. We have handled this stuff very well in the past by having threads to discuss pros and cons of amendments, and have GMs send their votes to the commish or vote on yahoo in a poll. I see no reason why this should be changed.
Ok so if it's important to you guys we can wait until yahoo is activated and create dozens of individual threads on there for voting on each specific rule change... Forget efficiency. Word. Whatever.Lol. If you guys misinterpreted me, I was saying I could help set up a system for voting.Just an FYI we do have a rule about activity:Quote6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement.
I think byennie plans on making a separate thread for rule discussions. Theres still a couple we should propose tweaks for and then I can help set up a ballot system where we can group all of them together and have one large vote before the season.
The commish should handle all voting for new rules
Agreed. LB33 should not be involved in handling rule discussions any more than proposing and discussing rules as any other GM does.
We can suggest rule changes on the forum and eventually I can help put them all on an organized webform so we can have one large vote before the season starts.
Obviously the results of that vote would go directly to the commish.
I don't think that's necessary.
What part is unnecessary ? Voting? Lol. Are you suggesting that we just suggest rule amendments and let the commish decide on them? Or are you suggesting that having one large vote on the dozens of potential rule suggestions is "unnecessary"?
I can already think of 4 rule ammendment suggestions previously recommended.
This forum isn't going to be organized enough for the vote. For Harry's previous suggestions, for example, I can I think of valid pros and cons. A brief synopsis of those pros and cons should be included for each ammendment suggestion... That way someone who doesn't necessarily read every single forum post and doesn't have a ton of time (like Bada bing for instance) only has to read the ammendment suggestions once in a large pre-season vote... As opposed to expecting each rule to be voted on individually... Which is unrealistic.
I think it was clear what Kevin meant. We have handled this stuff very well in the past by having threads to discuss pros and cons of amendments, and have GMs send their votes to the commish or vote on yahoo in a poll. I see no reason why this should be changed.
Fellas, let's not get into the habit of disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing.
If the intention is to make progress in this league then obviously the "old ways" are irrelevant.
You don't have to take some grand contrarian stance simply because I said I'd help set up a system for one large efficient vote.
Clearly the yahoo system is garbage for voting. You'd have to create individual threads for each specific rule suggestion. You have no way of knowing who has voted... So if only 7 votes are tallied we don't know who to bother and remind to vote. You can't possibly expect all 20 members of this league to click into every single rule suggestion and vote.
What I was saying is that we can have a thread built specifically for debating the pros and cons of rule amendments and when the season is close to approaching we can have every single rule suggestion put on one large webform that can be sent out to every single member of the league for one large vote. Then someone like juggs who doesn't seem to read every thread can only be bugged once... And we can get votes from all 20 teams on every suggestion large and small.
There's at least 5 rule change suggestions I can already think of... Everything from amending the 75 missed game rule and the associated draft pick penalty... To a game-changing rule to make this a h2h league. Everything can and should be voted on. Merely offering to help make things more efficient and organized. I don't care who sets up that webform. It's irrelevant.
I'm in no way suggesting I take on any responsibility whatsoever.Fellas, let's not get into the habit of disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing.
If the intention is to make progress in this league then obviously the "old ways" are irrelevant.
You don't have to take some grand contrarian stance simply because I said I'd help set up a system for one large efficient vote.
Clearly the yahoo system is garbage for voting. You'd have to create individual threads for each specific rule suggestion. You have no way of knowing who has voted... So if only 7 votes are tallied we don't know who to bother and remind to vote. You can't possibly expect all 20 members of this league to click into every single rule suggestion and vote.
What I was saying is that we can have a thread built specifically for debating the pros and cons of rule amendments and when the season is close to approaching we can have every single rule suggestion put on one large webform that can be sent out to every single member of the league for one large vote. Then someone like juggs who doesn't seem to read every thread can only be bugged once... And we can get votes from all 20 teams on every suggestion large and small.
There's at least 5 rule change suggestions I can already think of... Everything from amending the 75 missed game rule and the associated draft pick penalty... To a game-changing rule to make this a h2h league. Everything can and should be voted on. Merely offering to help make things more efficient and organized. I don't care who sets up that webform. It's irrelevant.
I think it is fairly obvious that some GMs do not want you involved in this process because of your past history in a number of incidents, the most recent of which lead to your temporary suspension on celticsblog. You have a history of getting into trouble in these situations or somehow causing this stuff to snowball into something bad, so some of us prefer that you do not take on the role of an unofficial commish , as it will be perceived badly. Make suggestions, amendment proposals, etc, but let the commish handle it for your own sake.
One thing I noticed from past offseason amendment threads, each proposed amendment, for better or worse, needs its own thread, otherwise the discussions get very confusing very quickly. Those who do not have the time and/or desire to read and respond, do not, and things work out.
I'm in no way suggesting I take on any responsibility whatsoever.Fellas, let's not get into the habit of disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing.
If the intention is to make progress in this league then obviously the "old ways" are irrelevant.
You don't have to take some grand contrarian stance simply because I said I'd help set up a system for one large efficient vote.
Clearly the yahoo system is garbage for voting. You'd have to create individual threads for each specific rule suggestion. You have no way of knowing who has voted... So if only 7 votes are tallied we don't know who to bother and remind to vote. You can't possibly expect all 20 members of this league to click into every single rule suggestion and vote.
What I was saying is that we can have a thread built specifically for debating the pros and cons of rule amendments and when the season is close to approaching we can have every single rule suggestion put on one large webform that can be sent out to every single member of the league for one large vote. Then someone like juggs who doesn't seem to read every thread can only be bugged once... And we can get votes from all 20 teams on every suggestion large and small.
There's at least 5 rule change suggestions I can already think of... Everything from amending the 75 missed game rule and the associated draft pick penalty... To a game-changing rule to make this a h2h league. Everything can and should be voted on. Merely offering to help make things more efficient and organized. I don't care who sets up that webform. It's irrelevant.
I think it is fairly obvious that some GMs do not want you involved in this process because of your past history in a number of incidents, the most recent of which lead to your temporary suspension on celticsblog. You have a history of getting into trouble in these situations or somehow causing this stuff to snowball into something bad, so some of us prefer that you do not take on the role of an unofficial commish , as it will be perceived badly. Make suggestions, amendment proposals, etc, but let the commish handle it for your own sake.
One thing I noticed from past offseason amendment threads, each proposed amendment, for better or worse, needs its own thread, otherwise the discussions get very confusing very quickly. Those who do not have the time and/or desire to read and respond, do not, and things work out.
I'm talking about building a webform. Relax. This is the equivalent of getting upset about me putting the rules and offseason tracking on Nedyken.com/CBPL ... Or getting upset about me running the tourneys. I'm doing my best to help improve this league. By all means, step up and contribute.
But seriously Harry if you'd prefer that I stop contributing on account of the fact that I was on the receiving end of months of Internet bullying and harassment, so be it. My bad for being the latest victim of harassment.
It's fine with me Harry. Someone else build a webform. On account of my history of being internet bullied and harassed, it's probably for the best that I don't help create a webform that would solve the very thing you just complained about (confusing threads). When you see all the ammendment suggestions with pros/cons concisely laid out in one large pre-season vote webform, it would be troubling to find out that the guy with the history of being internet bullied and harassed had anything to do with building it. For my benefit, I'll obstain from building the webform.
#1 - Ammend GM activity rule
Current language: "6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement."
Ammendment suggestion: "6. GM activity is vital. GMs who are inactive without a roster move, post, trade response, or other demonstrable proof of logging on and checking one?s lineup for 7 straight days are issued a warning. A second warning is grounds for replacement in the league. 14 straight days of inactivity is also grounds for replacement. GM's are also required to respond to trades during the offseason.
Pros: Requiring trade responses will assure that every single trade offer is responded to. This is vital to GM activity and should be included
Cons: It's unreasonable for every single trade offer to receive a response, especially in the offseason. GM's often receive too many offers as-is and it's perfectly acceptable to ignore bad offers. A GM can be active without responding to every trade.
Should we Ammend?
- checkbox for yes
- checkbox for no
#2 - Change to H2H league...
Etc...
We could create dozens of individual threads on yahoo and hope that every single rule gets voted on by every single gm, but that's an unrealistic expectation. The yahoo threads are muddled and confusing.
With Shabazz headed to the Magic for nothing let's agree M Chalmers is more valuable today than he was yesterday.
Want a 2016 2nd rounder
Cool. I've been here two years and there's been three instances where I've brought up the same exact rule amendment suggestion (regarding 75 missed game rule) and each time a couple people weigh in, the post gets buried and nothing ever comes of it. I expect more of the same, but it's fine because our rules are pretty tight as-is.We could create dozens of individual threads on yahoo and hope that every single rule gets voted on by every single gm, but that's an unrealistic expectation. The yahoo threads are muddled and confusing.
FWIW, the h2h league held a "constitutional convention" last summer (in a single thread) where we did just this -- discuss all sorts of different possible changes. The debate was useful, on point, and at times at odds. But folks did the work and no one dominated the conversation. The "positions", when there was a difference, were clear after 1 post usually. No need for 8,402 word replies.
They were each then given a single "thread" for voting once we got to Yahoo! All but 1 of the six votes got (IIRC) 18 or 19 votes.
So it's not unrealistic. In fact I know with some self-restraint, discipline and a little togetherness that we could do that here.
All that said, this process needs to be led by the commissioner, Byennie, and no on else.
yeah definitely. If more minutes will need to be played by a player that player gets more valuable. Definitely. By the same token it also works in reverse. P Bev. He was a starter. Was valuable. Ty Lawson got traded to the Rockets. Now he's less valuable. If Ty Lawson were to be arrested yet again, and then cut....P Bev becomes more valuable again. DefinitelyWith Shabazz headed to the Magic for nothing let's agree M Chalmers is more valuable today than he was yesterday.
Want a 2016 2nd rounder
If player x's value "increases" because his team gave away player y, who was in front of him on the depth chart, does player x have any value?
Sort of seems like both players are worthless.
that way someone who doesn't necessarily read every single forum post and doesn't have a ton of time (like Bada bing for instance)I (unfortunately quite a few times over the past couple of years) do read every post. And while we are in season I visit my Yahoo page at least daily. I am a little behind and catching up as we speak but that is not the norm.
As I look up from a sip of my wine I pause the Mr. Magoo cartoon and announce....paperwork has been filed.....M Chalmers is off the table.
It looks to me like the last time we did this on Oct 14th or so
Question: When drafting, can we draft Euros who are technical 'rookies' but who weren't drafted in the NBA this season?We have an obscure rule covering that but I'd have to find it. I think it's something like whoever is drafted had to have been draft eligible. Like for example we didn't draft Joel Freeland back in the day.
Like Sasha Kaun, or Marcelo Huertas. Or, are they waiver-wire-fodder?
2nd question: Where can I find waiver wire order?
IIRC, it was anyone who entered their name into the draft was eligible to be drafted in our league regardless is an NBA team selected them or not. If they are just a Euro player coming over to the NBA and weren't in the 2015 draft, they are not draft-eligible and will be waiver wire player.
IIRC, it was anyone who entered their name into the draft was eligible to be drafted in our league regardless is an NBA team selected them or not. If they are just a Euro player coming over to the NBA and weren't in the 2015 draft, they are not draft-eligible and will be waiver wire player.
IIRC, it was anyone who entered their name into the draft was eligible to be drafted in our league regardless is an NBA team selected them or not. If they are just a Euro player coming over to the NBA and weren't in the 2015 draft, they are not draft-eligible and will be waiver wire player.
Yeah, that's the case. I was prevented from drafting Christian Eyenga at one point, and I've been bitter ever since.
After watching the H2H league draft last night, I'm pumped to get the PTS league draft going. Any ideas on potential dates Eja and Byennie?Some answers will soon be forthcoming. I promise.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;DAfter watching the H2H league draft last night, I'm pumped to get the PTS league draft going. Any ideas on potential dates Eja and Byennie?Some answers will soon be forthcoming. I promise.
Yeah and i want to be in a draft I'm not running :-\ ;D
My bigger concern is just timing right now. I think we probably have time for a constitutional convention. Then draft. But gotta get a move on for sure. I will soon start informing the email guys of developments
I think GC would be good. But the man deserves a life and we had to pray for cooperation from a 3 year old during the H2H draft
We also have to get a new GM....I'm gonna try to feel someone out that was suggested to me.My bigger concern is just timing right now. I think we probably have time for a constitutional convention. Then draft. But gotta get a move on for sure. I will soon start informing the email guys of developments
Yep, time is short. Maybe even confirming a new commish and jumping into the draft, skipping the constitutional convention, may be ok if needed. We gotta have time for roster cut downs, and getting set up in Yahoo and factor in time for the new commish to adjust to all the new processes.
We actually live a really long ways apart from each other and haven't seen each other in....I think...since...the mid 90s. Although there is a class reunion coming up.
You can email the guy. I'll pm you the email if you want.
My bigger concern is just timing right now. I think we probably have time for a constitutional convention. Then draft. But gotta get a move on for sure. I will soon start informing the email guys of developments
Yep, time is short. Maybe even confirming a new commish and jumping into the draft, skipping the constitutional convention, may be ok if needed. We gotta have time for roster cut downs, and getting set up in Yahoo and factor in time for the new commish to adjust to all the new processes.
I vote we kick IP outta the league for being a.... meanie :'(
I vote we kick IP outta the league for being a.... meanie :'(
Tough words from a stupid poop face if I ever seen 'em.
I vote we kick IP outta the league for being a.... meanie :'(
Tough words from a stupid poop face if I ever seen 'em.
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE!!!FIGHT!! FIGHT!! FIGHT!! FIGHT!!
Eja's first controversy as commish!! How will he handle it?!? Perma-bans? Slaps on the wrist?? Docking of draft picks? Ignoring these two blustering fools??
Dennis, how long were you in the ESPN league?The league only went on for a year, but I did win it though if that gives me any credit. :D
Dennis can join if he promises not to make a trade until January.
;D
Dennis, how long were you in the ESPN league?The league only went on for a year, but I did win it though if that gives me any credit. :DDennis can join if he promises not to make a trade until January.
;D
If that is what it takes to join I'm down for that :D
Is there anyone that has any issues with Dennis being the new GM or any questions you want to ask him?
Dennis can join if he promises not to make a trade until January.
;D
If that is what it takes to join I'm down for that :D
ready to deal -- shop your players around, don't take Mk's first lowball offer ;D (and hit me up for sure... i asked Byennie about a few of his guys previously 8))
Is there anyone that has any issues with Dennis being the new GM or any questions you want to ask him?
The standard questions I ask folks joining the h2h league:
-- tell us about yourself --- any time commitments (besides normal 9-5 work) or constraints (i.e. lack of internet access...) that might affect your participation in the league.
-- do you have any conflicts/issues with any of the existing GMs that we should know about?
I had missed this, but it looks like Alexei Shved's NBA career is over, he has signed a long-term deal to play in Moscow:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2523075-alexey-shved-to-khimki-moscow-latest-contract-details-analysis-and-reaction
First of all....officially....there will be no Karaoke club. Unofficially....the first rule of underground Karaoke Club is you do not talk about Karaoke Club. The 2nd rule is if it's your first night you have to sing.I vote we kick IP outta the league for being a.... meanie :'(
Tough words from a stupid poop face if I ever seen 'em.
TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE!!!FIGHT!! FIGHT!! FIGHT!! FIGHT!!
Eja's first controversy as commish!! How will he handle it?!? Perma-bans? Slaps on the wrist?? Docking of draft picks? Ignoring these two blustering fools??
I propose settling it with a Karaoke face off !!!!!
Second....in terms of grown men calling each other meanies and poo poo heads....I'm gonna allow it.
I have investigated other possibilities for commish with several other GMs. Nobody said yes. Nobody has been nominated or come forward. In another day or so I'll just move forward because it's necessary. I will be leaning heavily on Gainesville for advice. I'm reachable. We can make a decision on the Ides of March as to whether I should continue. If I seem ambitious you are to slay me. (Granted the last time that happened it resulted in a civil war and an emperor so careful what thee wish for).
I don't really have the ability at this time to do a Constitutional convention, so I would probably do a mini one in the yahoo site in the first week of the season. I'd probably suggest amendments here and then put it to a vote there.
The draft will likely be another Sunday night, probably in October. The Great and Powerful Oz has spoken.
This weekend and next are out. Maybe the weekend after thatthat be great!
This weekend and next are out. Maybe the weekend after that
This weekend and next are out. Maybe the weekend after that
while the Sun. evening draft went well for the h2h league, i much prefer a daytime draft. just my 2 cents....
This weekend and next are out. Maybe the weekend after that
while the Sun. evening draft went well for the h2h league, i much prefer a daytime draft. just my 2 cents....
I like weekday, noon-5pm drafts.
Mk
I just don't have that ability. Maybe a Monday night or Fri night. Those are weekdays. I'm not trying to be a killjoy....just need a plan.
Nice point GC..yeah, theres no way I can be here on a afternoon..Thursdays are my only day off and im usually mowing all day on that day...so if all possibale, night would be best for me..but if it is in the daytime, I just make a list and send it in to the commishI just don't have that ability. Maybe a Monday night or Fri night. Those are weekdays. I'm not trying to be a killjoy....just need a plan.
FWIW -- and my records may be a little out of date -- but Brahma has FOUR #1 pics, IP has FOUR, Birdman has FIVE --- that's 13/20 first rounders right there.
Whoever replaced BFM (was there a new GM announced?) has two.
So I'd start with whether those 3 GMs prefer a day/evening draft. I'm happy to pitch and run a daytime draft this year if need be Eja.
Nice point GC..yeah, theres no way I can be here on a afternoon..Thursdays are my only day off and im usually mowing all day on that day...so if all possibale, night would be best for me..but if it is in the daytime, I just make a list and send it in to the commishI just don't have that ability. Maybe a Monday night or Fri night. Those are weekdays. I'm not trying to be a killjoy....just need a plan.
FWIW -- and my records may be a little out of date -- but Brahma has FOUR #1 pics, IP has FOUR, Birdman has FIVE --- that's 13/20 first rounders right there.
Whoever replaced BFM (was there a new GM announced?) has two.
So I'd start with whether those 3 GMs prefer a day/evening draft. I'm happy to pitch and run a daytime draft this year if need be Eja.
I don't think I've ever actually been able to make it to a draft because we have always done it right during the work day. We just had some pretty overwhelming evidence Sunday night works pretty well.
If I see overwhelming evidence that people with picks want a weekday draft we can deal with that, but for now I'm still leaning towards Sun night.
I have seen no objections to the new GM, so I think pretty soon I will give him BFMs team. Next I plan to email some guys like Pitts. Then talk a little with byennie. Then set a draft time. Then we go forward.
I think that's the best I can do right now.
What's the draft order?
One of the things I'm not as great at right now is the tech side of things. For example I've never done an on line poll type thing like Gains. I was thinking of doing that in yahoo at some point.
I've emailed Pitts (I can't think of anyone else that is solely on email) and I have familiarized Dennis with BFMs roster and some of the basic rules of the league.
I've been in touch with byennie and I expect him to make an appearance at some point. Working on a draft next.
I'm also messaging the guys with lots of picks
One of the things I'm not as great at right now is the tech side of things. For example I've never done an on line poll type thing like Gains. I was thinking of doing that in yahoo at some point.
I've emailed Pitts (I can't think of anyone else that is solely on email) and I have familiarized Dennis with BFMs roster and some of the basic rules of the league.
I've been in touch with byennie and I expect him to make an appearance at some point. Working on a draft next.
I'm also messaging the guys with lots of picks
One of the things I'm not as great at right now is the tech side of things. For example I've never done an on line poll type thing like Gains. I was thinking of doing that in yahoo at some point.
So it was decided that BFM is out if the league? Was this voted on or commish power?
If Dennis is BFM's replacement... do we still need one for Byennie?good question
If Dennis is BFM's replacement... do we still need one for Byennie?No. Byennie wants to keep his team last I heard about 2 weeks ago. He has no draft picks this time around
If Dennis is BFM's replacement... do we still need one for Byennie?No. Byennie wants to keep his team last I heard about 2 weeks ago. He has no draft picks this time around
Strongly considering having the draft either Sunday Oct 4, or Sunday Oct 11. They both have pros and cons. The 4th gives us a little less heads up time for the less involved. The 11th gives us less time to make final cuts and do waivers. I think the 11th is closer to what we did last year. I'm leaning towards the 4th myself, because it gives a month to work out kinks.
If Dennis is BFM's replacement... do we still need one for Byennie?No. Byennie wants to keep his team last I heard about 2 weeks ago. He has no draft picks this time around
Strongly considering having the draft either Sunday Oct 4, or Sunday Oct 11. They both have pros and cons. The 4th gives us a little less heads up time for the less involved. The 11th gives us less time to make final cuts and do waivers. I think the 11th is closer to what we did last year. I'm leaning towards the 4th myself, because it gives a month to work out kinks.
Strongly considering having the draft either Sunday Oct 4, or Sunday Oct 11. They both have pros and cons. The 4th gives us a little less heads up time for the less involved. The 11th gives us less time to make final cuts and do waivers. I think the 11th is closer to what we did last year. I'm leaning towards the 4th myself, because it gives a month to work out kinks.
It's just about 2 full weeks notice -- which should be plenty in a league with active GMs.
More importantly I'd agree with your last statement --- if this is your first go-round as commish of a Yahoo league I'd give yourself as much time as possible to get it set up... (and time for Byennie to renew the league then transfer to you or allow you as co-commish...)
I'm pretty busy on 10/4 but I will send a list or let you all know if I'm following and able to make my own picks. Do we have a time yet? Evening (est) works best for me.Almost certainly 6:15pmish
I'm pretty busy on 10/4 but I will send a list or let you all know if I'm following and able to make my own picks. Do we have a time yet? Evening (est) works best for me.Almost certainly 6:15pmish
1. Rusted Rims - 6:40
2. Eja - 6:50
3. Utah - 7:00
4. Beantown Cocksmiths - 7:10
5. Beantown Cocksmiths - 7:20
6. Juggernauts - 7:30
7. Wrecking Crew - 7:40
8. Juggernauts - 7:50
9. MMSB - 8:00
10. Juggernauts - 8:10
11. Thundering Herd - 8:20
12. Thundering Herd - 8:30
13. Beantown Cocksmiths - 8:40
14. I Hate You WW. - 8:50
15. Birdman - 9:00
16. Juggernauts - 9:10
17. Webskins - 9:20
18. MMSB - 9:30
19. Gainesville Celtics - 9:40
20. Eja - 9:5021. Rusted Rims - 9:55
22. Eja - 10:00
23. Eja - 10:05
24. Yall Hate - 10:10
25. Thundering Herd - 10:15
26. MMSB - 10:20
27. Yall Hate - 10:25
28. Blacktop Flat-Tops (tarheelsxxiii) - 10:30
29. MMSB - 10:35
30. Bad Dream Team - 10:40
31. Blacktop Flat-Tops (tarheelsxxiii) - 10:45
32. LB17 - 10:50
33. I Hate WW! - 10:55
34. Gainesville Celtics - 11:00
35. Bad Dream Team - 11:05
36. MMSB - 11:10
37. Beantown Cocksmiths - 11:15
38. Beantown Cocksmiths - 11:20
39. Wrecking Crew - 11:25
40. Wrecking Crew - 11:30
starting it a teeny bit earlier was the plan so that it would get over sooner. The hope was that guys with so many picks would make things go a little faster and we could get it done sooner
For a VERY short time only, I will listen to offers on Gordon Hayward.
Hayward is a 25 y/o Y! eligible SG/SF who is entering his prime years. This mean he will likely improve on the 35ppg & 36ppg that he average the past two seasons. I am crazy to even think about trading a favorite of mine who will certainly enter the 40ppg level soon.
Specifically, I am looking for a high 2015 picks, a prospect that interests me, and a 2016 pick/rights-swap sort of thing.
Mk
What's the draft order?
http://nedyken.com/cbpl/offseason-tracking/
I think you actually have the last pick, but I assume you aren't too worried about it
Come to think of it I could make the pick and mess it up and it wouldn't matter because it's the last pick so I could just change it and it wouldn't affect anything. That's the only pick like thatI think you actually have the last pick, but I assume you aren't too worried about it
Nope. haha
As the artist formerly known as Prince once said to me "I could sing you a song"
Would a song be enough for CJ? Is that in the constitution? Can we do that?
As the great Ralphie Wiggum said to Homer Simpson when Homer tried to sell him his house for some crayons....I'm walking away.As the artist formerly known as Prince once said to me "I could sing you a song"
Would a song be enough for CJ? Is that in the constitution? Can we do that?
I'll settle for a donut!
As the great Ralphie Wiggum said to Homer Simpson when Homer tried to sell him his house for some crayons....I'm walking away.As the artist formerly known as Prince once said to me "I could sing you a song"
Would a song be enough for CJ? Is that in the constitution? Can we do that?
I'll settle for a donut!
Needing a slight amount of help on this next part. NBA opening night is Tues Oct 27.
So waivers need to happen like on Thurs night Oct 22 so that people could do waivers and then even make a trade and have their team in place on that day. Right?
So that means cuts have to be Friday night the 16th so I have the weekend to process them.
Makes sense?
Also everybody check the sheet roster thing and make sure it's right.
Why is cut-down date the 16th? Is that to give time for offline waivers? I thought in previous years you guys always just did cuts before the season, set the waiver order in Yahoo and let waivers be handled by the Yahoo system once the season started. Everyone not on the roster would automatically be deemed a "free agent", and Yahoo's priority list handled it. Otherwise, it seemed like a massive pain for the Commish to deal with various priorities and contingencies... having to receive everyone's wish list and then processing it manually.
Needing a slight amount of help on this next part. NBA opening night is Tues Oct 27.
So waivers need to happen like on Thurs night Oct 22 so that people could do waivers and then even make a trade and have their team in place on that day. Right?
So that means cuts have to be Friday night the 16th so I have the weekend to process them.
Makes sense?
Also everybody check the sheet roster thing and make sure it's right.
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
The way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
I would say this type of rule would need to be proposed pre draft
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
I would say this type of rule would need to be proposed pre draft
I understand the reasoning there. If I would've known it were a rule, I would've brought it up.
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
I would say this type of rule would need to be proposed pre draft
I understand the reasoning there. If I would've known it were a rule, I would've brought it up.
As I said on Yahoo --- it's been proposed a fair amount, and fails each time. [I could be confusing the other league, but I don't think so].
We've always had the current rule, and I think it's a good rule. If you are into the player enough (as I was with Mirotic for 2+ years), you keep an open roster spot. If the player isn't that important, you drop (or don't draft him).
That's just my 2 cents.
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
I would say this type of rule would need to be proposed pre draft
I understand the reasoning there. If I would've known it were a rule, I would've brought it up.
As I said on Yahoo --- it's been proposed a fair amount, and fails each time. [I could be confusing the other league, but I don't think so].
We've always had the current rule, and I think it's a good rule. If you are into the player enough (as I was with Mirotic for 2+ years), you keep an open roster spot. If the player isn't that important, you drop (or don't draft him).
That's just my 2 cents.
I guess I don't really see the upside here. Why not allow teams to invest in Euros? Why make them keep a guy rostered?
So..Euros.
Do they count on my roster? can we hold players' rights?
Yes they count toward the 16 rostered players
Hmm.
Posted this on the yahoo board as well:QuoteThe way I understand it, if I want to retain a players' rights that I drafted (in fairness, eja drafted, because I'm a forgetful idiot), and that player waits a few years to come over to the NBA, I have to keep him rostered as one of my active players.
Can we change this to just make it, if they're playing in the NBA, they're playing in the CBPL, if they're not, then they can be retained without costing a roster spot?
I would say this type of rule would need to be proposed pre draft
I understand the reasoning there. If I would've known it were a rule, I would've brought it up.
As I said on Yahoo --- it's been proposed a fair amount, and fails each time. [I could be confusing the other league, but I don't think so].
We've always had the current rule, and I think it's a good rule. If you are into the player enough (as I was with Mirotic for 2+ years), you keep an open roster spot. If the player isn't that important, you drop (or don't draft him).
That's just my 2 cents.
I guess I don't really see the upside here. Why not allow teams to invest in Euros? Why make them keep a guy rostered?
IIRC, IP i think the 2 issues at play here are:
1. The rule has been thus historically (guys like Saric, Rubio, Mirotic to stay on roster to remain on your team) --- and teams have drafted, built teams accordingly. So any change would have to be for the next full cycle of adds.
In a dynasty league like this "stashing euros" changes the use and value of draft picks for teams otherwise without room to add a drafted player.
2. More specifically the argument against stashing euros (which I've generally sided with) has been about (a) not increasing the work for the commish (who would have to track these non-roster guys)
(b) making for tough rosters decisions on guys like Mirotic, Saric, etc. and (c) not thinning out the waiver pool on the years these guys enter the league --- guys like Datome and Papinikolou are availble as waiver wire adds
In a dynasty league like this "stashing euros" changes the use and value of draft picks for teams otherwise without room to add a drafted player.
How is that not a positive though? Its fun to speculate about how your Euros will fare when they come over.
2. More specifically the argument against stashing euros (which I've generally sided with) has been about (a) not increasing the work for the commish (who would have to track these non-roster guys)
I can say with a good amount of certainty that logging euro players is NOT a big deal. I'll even do it. One spreadsheet, one audit before cuts, bada-bing. Done.
(b) making for tough rosters decisions on guys like Mirotic, Saric, etc. and (c) not thinning out the waiver pool on the years these guys enter the league --- guys like Datome and Papinikolou are availble as waiver wire adds
Well this I have the biggest problem with.
1) Why should the waiver wire have great options to start the season?
-If its about getting in new talent while old talent leaves, shouldn't the draft pretty much cover that?
2) The only teams that will really benefit are the teams who finished at the top of the league anyways, and in a lot of years as currently constructed, the waiver wire situation will be worth MORE than any 2nd round pick.
I dunno, whatever. I really disagree with this rule, but I only encountered it because I forgot about the draft, so take from that what you will.
I do think it should be changed though. Its a fun new facet to the game, especially for teams that take a longer-view rebuild approach.
UF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
UF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
Come on guys! In the heat of all of these rule debates, my blockbuster trade with Mk got overlooked!
D-Leaguers for D-Leaguers basicallyUF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
Come on guys! In the heat of all of these rule debates, my blockbuster trade with Mk got overlooked!
D-Leaguers for D-Leaguers basicallyUF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
Come on guys! In the heat of all of these rule debates, my blockbuster trade with Mk got overlooked!
UF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
Come on guys! In the heat of all of these rule debates, my blockbuster trade with Mk got overlooked!
Edy's looking good tonight in limited minutes.
Mk
D-Leaguers for D-Leaguers basicallyUF send: Mike Muscala, Walter "Edy" Tavares, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
TB sends: Jeremy Lamb and CJ Watson
Come on guys! In the heat of all of these rule debates, my blockbuster trade with Mk got overlooked!
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Good...good...
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Good...good...
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Good...good...
Wow, great trade for Mk imo.
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Good...good...God!
Utah Flash send: Gordon Hayward
Lucky's Strikes: Stanley Johnson & Willie Cauley-Stein
Good...good...God!
Fixed. I'm reluctant to misunderestimate all, but I think this is a terrific get for IP.
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I wrote "I am open to trading some players, and not open to trading others. Send me offers for players I want to trade."redacted
ooh ooh what did I miss? :-)
I know its preseason and all, but so far Walter Tavares' PER is off the charts!
His debut, 11 points, 4 boards, 2 steals, 5-5 FG in 11 minutes.
http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2015/10/8/9477769/hawks-vs-cavaliers-walter-tavares-debut-development
Game 2 tonight was similar to his debut with 8 points, 6 boards, and a block and assist in 11 minutes.
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Total so far: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 assist in 22 minutes.
this guy is going to be amazing one day
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they could have had golbertthis guy is going to be amazing one day
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What kills me is the Celtics could have had him, they could have had Tavares, heck, they could have had both of them.
they could have had golbertthis guy is going to be amazing one day
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j475/Psyber_Kayos/Steven%20Adams_zpse5m60ikz.png) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/Psyber_Kayos/media/Steven%20Adams_zpse5m60ikz.png.html)
What kills me is the Celtics could have had him, they could have had Tavares, heck, they could have had both of them.
they could have had golbertthis guy is going to be amazing one day
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j475/Psyber_Kayos/Steven%20Adams_zpse5m60ikz.png) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/Psyber_Kayos/media/Steven%20Adams_zpse5m60ikz.png.html)
What kills me is the Celtics could have had him, they could have had Tavares, heck, they could have had both of them.
I wonder what made Fab pass the eye test for DA. And have those others fail it.they could have had golbertthis guy is going to be amazing one day
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What kills me is the Celtics could have had him, they could have had Tavares, heck, they could have had both of them.
They were also linked to Giannis and Schroder pre-draft. In fact, no one knew ig Giannis was until Danny's brother went to scout him in Greece.
Mk
He may be available for a future first round pick.
(http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/dc/4dce3901-469e-5498-aed0-0b0865928754/5466336fc9c09.image.jpg)
(http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/001/877/971/hi-res-98271047_crop_north.jpg?w=630&h=420&q=75)He may be available for a future first round pick.
(http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/tulsaworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/dc/4dce3901-469e-5498-aed0-0b0865928754/5466336fc9c09.image.jpg)
Who is that
Today we will see Bobby Portis unleashed in the NBA. With Noah out with injury he will probably be in the starting lineup. Today he will demonstrate as to why I drafted him, and why I advocated taking him #16.
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5591fa1c/turbine/ct-bobby-portis-bulls-spt-0630-20150629)
Today we will see Bobby Portis unleashed in the NBA. With Noah out with injury he will probably be in the starting lineup. Today he will demonstrate as to why I drafted him, and why I advocated taking him #16.
(http://www.trbimg.com/img-5591fa1c/turbine/ct-bobby-portis-bulls-spt-0630-20150629)
Great call here. Portis was very good again.
Mk
I only have 16 players on my roster, but I got some odds and ends remaining on the yahoo roster. Should I drop them, or do they get edited later on.
I only have 16 players on my roster, but I got some odds and ends remaining on the yahoo roster. Should I drop them, or do they get edited later on.
I only have 16 players on my roster, but I got some odds and ends remaining on the yahoo roster. Should I drop them, or do they get edited later on.
One additional thing which may be important to you. The team that u took over finished 8th last season. This means, u have the #8 initial waiver wire position. This is important b/c once Eja uploads rosters there is ~2day waiver period. There are always interesting players initially on the wire, e.g. international players, undrafted guys, etc...
These are last year's initial waiver claims:
Oct 28 3:22am Bojan Bogdanovic Utah Flash
Oct 28 3:22am Kostas Papanikolaou ChampKind's X-Tacles
Oct 28 3:22am Kevin Garnett Juggernauts
Oct 28 3:22am Chris Copeland Birdman
Oct 28 3:22am Donald Sloan Ubuntu Y'all!
Oct 28 3:22am Quincy Pondexter Tyrion's Team
Oct 28 3:22am Solomon Hill Kwhit10
Oct 28 3:22am Glenn Robinson III Jackalopes
Oct 28 3:22am Glen Rice Jr. Toine's Boys
Oct 28 3:22am Alexey Shved Utah Flash
Oct 28 3:22am Jimmer Fredette Tyrion's Team
Oct 28 3:22am Patty Mills Kwhit10
Not too impressive, huh? It's not as bad as it looks... really!!!
- By the end of the season Bogdanovic was by far the best player from this group.
- Solomon is a good long term prospect.
- Kostas, Copeland, and Quincy all got hot during the first half of the season and had pretty decent trade value.
- Alexey "Better Off" Shved was traded IRL a couple of times and had a ton of value once he landed on the Knicks.
There are certainly a few interesting players on the waiver wire this season. You may want to put out some claims....Or not, ur #8 waiver position is likely to improve. This may come in handy later in the season b/c GMs always drop some good players.
Even more important than that, throughout the season there will be at least 6-12 really good players scooped up by the opportunistic GMs. Here are a few of the players who were FAs picked up for nothing:
Clint Capela
Jordan Clarkson
Robert Covington
Hassan Whiteside
Thomas Robinson
Mirza Teletovic
Tony Snell
Walter Tavares
Festus Ezeli
Nikola Jokic
To me, the waiver wire has always been better than the rookie draft b/c there can be elite talent, it doesn't cost anything, and you can add as many as u want.
Anyway, this is something to think about.
Mk
I have no idea how on Earth you can cut Jar Jar Binks, even if you have to wait a couple years for him to arrive from Naboo. But it's your crazy team
I've been approached by a couple of people about Rashad Vaughn. He was the second youngest player in the draft. He put up 20, 3, 2 last night while starting for the Bucks. I am entertaining offers, but think I will likely keep him unless I get a future 1st for him.
JuggernautsYou drafted Jarell Martin
keepers:
PG: Stephen Curry
PG: Derrick Rose
SG: Dwyane Wade
SG: J.J. Redick
SF: J.R. Smith
SF: Wesley Matthews
PF: Serge Ibaka
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Al Jefferson
C: D'Andre Jordan
Utl: Taj Gibson
Bn: Nick Young
Bn: Javale McGee
Bn: Anthony Morrow
Bn: Ray MacCullum
Bn: Jameer Nelson
Bn: whoever I drafted (I don't know who it is the post showing the draft is hard to find)
Cuts:
Tone Allen
I'm cutting:
Guillermo Herangomaez
Nikola Milutinov
And that should take me to 15.
I'm cutting:
Guillermo Herangomaez
Nikola Milutinov
And that should take me to 15.
You know you only need to get down to 16, right?
I'm cutting:
Guillermo Herangomaez
Nikola Milutinov
And that should take me to 15.
You know you only need to get down to 16, right?
I'm cutting:
Guillermo Herangomaez
Nikola Milutinov
And that should take me to 15.
You know you only need to get down to 16, right?
Balls. I did not know that.
If possible I'd like to retain Herangomaez.
If people could go into yahoo and pick their keepers CAREFULLY that would be good. Thanks
If people could go into yahoo and pick their keepers CAREFULLY that would be good. Thanks
My roster on yahoo is drastically different than my current roster. How do i select my keepers?
ChampKind's X-Tacles's Players roster for 2015-10-15.as fyi on our spreadsheet it shows you also have Larry Sanders. That would bring you to 17. However he isn't in yahoo, so I must consider him your other cut. I don't see a way around that. I suppose if you wanted to cut one other guy and have a space for him hoping against hope he comes back that could be done, but there's nothing i can do in yahoo about this
Kyle Lowry Tor - PG
Marcin Gortat Was - C
Kemba Walker Cha - PG
Giannis Antetokounmpo Mil - SF,PF
Dwight Howard Hou - PF,C
Joakim Noah Chi - PF,C
Meyers Leonard Por - PF,C
Lou Williams LAL - PG,SG
Nikola Pekovic Min - C
Paul Pierce LAC - SF,PF
Randy Foye Den - PG,SG
Channing Frye Orl - PF,C
Spencer Hawes Cha - PF,C
Bruno Caboclo Tor - SF
Frank Kaminsky Cha - PF, C
Larry Nance Jr. LAL - PF
Cuts: Anthony Brown, Nene.
JuggernautsHowever this gets you to 17 and that's one too many, so now I'm in a position to cut someone for you from your bench. Hard to decide between Jameer Nelson and JaVale McGee. It's a keeper league and JaVale has more upside. So Jameer is out. If anyone knows of any reason I shouldn't do this speak now or forever hold your peace. Or piece. Whatever.
keepers:
PG: Stephen Curry
PG: Derrick Rose
SG: Dwyane Wade
SG: J.J. Redick
SF: J.R. Smith
SF: Wesley Matthews
PF: Serge Ibaka
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Al Jefferson
C: D'Andre Jordan
Utl: Taj Gibson
Bn: Nick Young
Bn: Javale McGee
Bn: Anthony Morrow
Bn: Ray MacCullum
Bn: Jameer Nelson
Bn: whoever I drafted (I don't know who it is the post showing the draft is hard to find)
Cuts:
Tone Allen
Ok. Everybody should have their rosters showing tomorrow. Yahoo set the waivers for Oct 21 I think. So you may want to make your claims asap. I see no reason Oct 21 shouldn't happen
JuggernautsHowever this gets you to 17 and that's one too many, so now I'm in a position to cut someone for you from your bench. Hard to decide between Jameer Nelson and JaVale McGee. It's a keeper league and JaVale has more upside. So Jameer is out. If anyone knows of any reason I shouldn't do this speak now or forever hold your peace. Or piece. Whatever.
keepers:
PG: Stephen Curry
PG: Derrick Rose
SG: Dwyane Wade
SG: J.J. Redick
SF: J.R. Smith
SF: Wesley Matthews
PF: Serge Ibaka
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Al Jefferson
C: D'Andre Jordan
Utl: Taj Gibson
Bn: Nick Young
Bn: Javale McGee
Bn: Anthony Morrow
Bn: Ray MacCullum
Bn: Jameer Nelson
Bn: whoever I drafted (I don't know who it is the post showing the draft is hard to find)
Cuts:
Tone Allen
Ok, so actually 3 out 4 of those guys did set their lineups, I just didn't look ahead.
I would, but I vowed to never again join the CB-based fantasy games. The first year they did the games, I absolutely dominated... I made dozens of trades that effectively gave me unquestionably the best team in the league. I was taking advantage of people left and right. Before you knew it, my team was 9 stars deep. Then I pulled off another killer trade and the commish tried to veto it. I caused a huge stink over this... and vowed to never do it again. Lol
On the last day of the season I just wanna say thank you all for a great season. One that saw me catapult up to 5th place! :)
It was an eventful season but very glad to be a part of it. Next year if gasol comes back healthy I'm shooting forfirstsecond!
Many props to Pitts for winning the league, huge comeback over Ubuntu. I didn't see it coming!