Fantasy Basketball: All Questions Answered Thread
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 5:14 PM EST
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The injuries are really starting to accumulate these days. Every fantasy team is different because of league format, place in the standings and obviously the players on the team. That means every single transaction varies based on the circumstance.
It's with that idea in mind we have the All Questions Answered Thread every week. Personally, this past weekend was a record-setting one for me with the amount of questions (just to be clear: I'm not complaining) on my Twitter account and I got a lot of open-ended questions which I really couldn't give a great answer. A popular question was: When should I pick up Brook Lopez? There are so many factors that come with this question or ones like it, so it would make a lot more sense for that to be asked on here. Plus, I'd also like to mention that adding to a question like this would be mentioning which are the best available players on the wire to use as a barometer.
You can ask me anything like ranking a list of players based on your format (probably my favorite type of question to answer), trade props that would be best suited for your format, daily adds based on your matchup or anything else that might help you in your situation.
In summation, the more info you give in your question, the better answer I can give you. Fire away!
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AL Jefferson
Weekly Lineups H2H points league. Should I roll with AL Jefferson or use Paul George 4 games, Tyrus Thomas or Boris Diaw or Dorell Wright with 3 games. There are a few options available on the wire as well. Not great plays but decent.
I’d probably go with George there. This is Jeff’s 2nd DNP (assuming he’s out). He isn’t the most durable guy either, so if it was Millsap (or someone like that) I’d be willing to risk him. Not Jeff though.
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
nikola pekovic
i haven’t been able to see him play. however, the wolves fans rave about him. moreover, i think that he made a fan out of bynum. this was bynum’s quote after the game- “thank god they took pekovic out of the game”. what is his upside? how does he rank relative to other big man stashes such as biyombo, thompson and ayon? do you think that you could list (and preferably rank) a short list of upside big men for deeper leagues?
I’m kinda buying. Personally, I cut Speights for Pek on Friday night and I’m feeling pretty good about it. I would put him above those other bigs you mentioned by quite a bit. Biyombo might be interesting, but he has been remarkably inconsistent
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
trevor booker
are you still buying kleiza? would you drop him for trevor booker?
Depends on what you need since I like them equally. I think Booker is a little safer, so I’d probably go with him all things being equal
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 7:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Reggie Williams
supposed to be back – worth a speculative pickup over, say, the terrible Belinelli or Markieff?
also, do you think the Hornets start Vasquez and move Jack over to the 2?
[deep league, 9-cat]
by JoelSteedIsBack on Jan 30, 2012 5:37 PM EST reply actions
I’d rather hold out hope for Markieff. No I don’t think they will start Vasquez. I was kinda high on him a couple weeks ago and he let me down. Keep an eye on it though
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Marshon Brooks
What do I do with Brooks? In a 14tm competitive daily league and no idea whether to cut him or just wait a awhile. Broken toe sounds awhile and maybe even the season. Help!
I cut him for Booker in a couple leagues and they’re pretty deep. So most likely, it’s cut time
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Who to trade?
12 tm, 9 cat
I am loaded at guard with Westbrook, Curry, Wall, and Tyreke. My bigs are Hawes, Gooden, McGee, Varejao, and Deandre. SF’s are Ariza and DeRozan
I am leaning toward trading Tyreke or Wall for a better big or SF. What PF/C or SF should I target?
You’ll get more value from an owner that needs a PG more, so I’d say that’s as important as focusing on a certain guy
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 7:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
H2H league
Hi,
Me and a bunch of friends got a customized league going. We’re 8 man and we got 13 categories, first place gets 200 bucks and second gets 75 bucks.
We play FG%, TP%, FT%, 3PM, ASS, REBS, OREBS (pretty fun), ST, BL, TO, PTS, PPM and DD. We have a 13-man roster (3 bench), daily line-ups and no injured reserve spot.
I’m currently first and doing pretty good, was able to trade some cool guys. Roster as it is:
G: Wall, Lowry, Evans
F: LBJ, Melo, Gallo
C/PF: Noah, Love, Cousins
So those are my 9 solid guys. My “scrubs”:
- kemba (just picked him up)
- Tyrus Thomas (after his great game)
- Hawes (got him through a deal involving Gallo)
- Roddy B (just picked him up)
Okay so now you got all the info. My Question is pretty vague, I just wanted to know if you saw a clear direction I should go in. By now it’s clear I’ll never win the TO cat, but that’s fine. I’m doing really good in rebs, ass, steals, pts, ppm, DD’s (all leading my league).
I was wondering what to do with the % categories? Do you see any trades that would really help me? Also, I just got Gallo and I love him, but he hurts my FG% en 3P% and I’m leaning towards trying to trade for Irving. What do you think?
Sorry about the big + vague question, but I’m just trying to get some suggestions and let you work your magic, you said you wanted a lot of info ;)
Thanks in Advance,
Nba-freak from Belgium
Is it a daily or weekly league?Any sort of roster restrictions?
Very important for for %s
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 7:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
here is my team. No roster restrictions, except max 4 centers. Not quite sure what u mean with weekly or daily league but we set lineups daily :)
by siemonclaeys on Jan 30, 2012 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet. Well, s are EXTREMELY important in those leagues because while you can add stats, it’s kinda tough to add %s (I mean you can, but it’s not a given like accruing stats). Plus % doesn’t get influenced much by injuries (they do a little, but not as much as the other stats; obviously losing Kevin Martin hurts your FT. I assume you get my point).
You should be able to aim higher than Irving with Gallo since he’s freaking out. I would try a package deal with like Kemba for Rose or Wade
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
We’re a group of friends and no one is willing to give up a star player they drafted. Except for when I semi-traderaped for love. I’m afraid the wade/roses are unavailable. But I also feel I could get more for Gallo. I’m just gonna wait it and try to sell high when he explodes.
Thanks!
by siemonclaeys on Jan 30, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Sooooo, I got a deal done. Irving + deandre jordan (get) and Hawes + Gallo (give).
I need blocks and I don’t think Hawes will get to his early season form with brand playing this well. Also my FG% and 3P% improves, I lose 3PM but I’m kinda punting that one (since wall and LBJ don’t take (a lot of) threes).
Who’s the winner/loser on this deal?
by siemonclaeys on Jan 31, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Nicely done. It’s a fair deal but you got 2 very good players that will certainly get the improvements you desired.
With the 3P%, I’d give your side the edge
by MikeGallagher on Jan 31, 2012 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
Trade/Let Go?
14 man Roto H2H
Got Augustin, Lopez, Bargnani and Gordon on the injured list. J-Rich is now D2D.
With all those players out I am one man down on roster spots and obviousley no bench guys to bring in.
When do you think Gordon is back? Who would you cut/trade out of those guys above and who would you hold?
Yeah you can cut him… He probably will be out 3 weeks or so (TOTAL guess). I wouldn’t cut others though and I’d try to trade them to a 1st or 2nd place team if you’re really getting killed in the standings
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Here is my team. I tend to like 12 keepers and stream one spot (7 a week max). Insane or totally logically to try and move Lopez, Gooden, and Bayless for someone like Aldridge?
Sounds good to me as long as you’re active on the wire. Aldridge is a mega stud to me
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Trade Offer in Points League
I have been offered:
Pierce, Parker, Granger, Brand & Diaw
for
Griffin, Ellis, Bosh & Deng
Please let me know any thoughts on it…
I would likely drop Tyrus Thomas or Beaubois
Only other stud I have left is Wall.
Ellis been ineffective since Curry got back & Deng injury cloud.
Not sure of your scoring, but I would prefer the Ellis/Griff/Bosh side by quite a bit. Deng shouldn’t be out too much longer and I don’t think Granger is going to heat up much.
I’d have no problem cutting Ty Tom for Roddy, but only if you’re hurting for a PG
by MikeGallagher on Jan 30, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
About Gustavo Ayon
Is there any possibility that he will slide into Hornets’ starting lineup?
There’s a chance. Smith is sucking balls and Landry is probably suited best off the bench.. He has a long way to produce value in most leagues though
by MikeGallagher on Jan 31, 2012 2:09 AM EST up reply actions
Blockbuster Trade
Mike,
I’m in a 10 team, 9-cat, head to head league. I was just offered Marc Gasol and Tony Parker for Gerald Wallace and Monta Ellis:
My team includes:
PG Monta Ellia
SG Tyreke Evans
G Ricky Rubio
SF Gerald Wallace
PF Rudy Gay
F Al Harrington
C Dalembert
C McGee
UTIL Ray Allen
UTIL Kyrie Riving
B Jared Dudley
B Jason Terry
B Jarred Bayless
B Brook Lopez
I understand that I’m giving up the best player in the deal but I improve greatly, in FG, FT, Reb, Blks, and TOs. I’m the second the worst team in terms of rebounds and the worst team in turnovers.I also love Marc Gasol’s playoff schedule (5-5-6). However, I’m worried that Parker will lose value once Ginobli comes back.
Please let me know what you think.
I like the Monta & Crash side. I know Gasol is freaking out, but I don’t expect that to continue much longer. Plus this would be selling low on Crash and Monta
by MikeGallagher on Jan 31, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
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