Year Round Basketball Thread + NBA Fantasy League

[SirSamuel016]

Seems this post is pinned so here are the 2025/26 award predictions that I've received so far! If you haven't sent already then feel free to shoot me your list!

 

[goldb]

So Day 1 of Free Agency was fun?

 

[Faust]

Grats on being the Jazz's new coach @Hardy

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Spurs Gallinari

Thought the Spurs would build around Dejounte. I guess not...

 

[Newkerzy]

So Day 1 of Free Agency was fun?

Well….it was fun to see the Nets implode and go down in flames. Unfortunately, I paid a price for the amusement in the release of GP2. Damn.

 

[goldb]

Well….it was fun to see the Nets implode and go down in flames. Unfortunately, I paid a price for the amusement in the release of GP2. Damn.

I guess they can't resign everybody but I thought they'd at least keep GP2. We'll see how it goes. I don't forsee any other major moves until the dust settles on the KD trade.

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Well guess I was wrong about that.

I don't know what it'll take to move KD now....4 PICKS for Gobert???

 

[Hardy]

It's a lot but he's also locked with them for 3+1 years and the most valuable defender in the league. Twin towers will be interesting.

Spurs' tank has reached its final form

 

[Faust]

Edwards-Town-Gobert Big Three ka.

 

[Newkerzy]

RIP Bill Russell. Today’s a sad day for basketball.

At one point, I actually thought he could at least live to see 90.

 

[Newkerzy]

Jeez, losing Ime has got to take a toll on the C’s morale at this point. They’ll be lucky to even end up as 4th seed this season.

 

[scav]

Celtics ramped up their off season quickly. First Rob will surgery then Ime thing.

 

[Faust]

@Newkerzy

 

[Newkerzy]

@Newkerzy

Yeah, saw that just before I went to sleep. The way I see it, this ain’t going to blow over that easily. Dray’s doing himself no favors, and this is a different time from when Mike had that fight with Kerr. As many Warriors fans have noted, this is definitely going to hurt Dray’s bargaining power over his next contract. Is it fair to give JP a contract in the ballpark of 120M as some sort of punishment for Draymond? Depends on everyone’s perspective.

Lastly, the pressure is on Steph once again to take on a firmer stance against Draymond, and I’m not sure if he’ll denounce Dray more than he has already.

 

[scav]

Yeah, saw that just before I went to sleep. The way I see it, this ain’t going to blow over that easily. Dray’s doing himself no favors, and this is a different time from when Mike had that fight with Kerr. As many Warriors fans have noted, this is definitely going to hurt Dray’s bargaining power over his next contract. Is it fair to give JP a contract in the ballpark of 120M as some sort of punishment for Draymond? Depends on everyone’s perspective.

Lastly, the pressure is on Steph once again to take on a firmer stance against Draymond, and I’m not sure if he’ll denounce Dray more than he has already.

of course they aint going to blow that easily. There is footage, where is Poole face if he go play buddy buddy with Dray. Let alone Dray went too far.

Also keep in mind that between Dray, Poole and Wiggins. GSW would have to let one go, Wiggins is staying. So it's between Poole and Dray. Dray also made KD leave when KD contract was up. This time it's gonna be very tricky for GSW, one of them will be gone

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Fantasy draft date

Nba start: Tuesday, October 18

I suppose the best time to do the draft is the weekend before the Nba start. I've set it at 11h45 PM GMT Saturday, October 15

If you prefer another time, please send your input so we can pick the most conveniant time for everyone. A reminder, you can do your ranking list so if you miss the draft the system will pick for you based on your ranking. The default ranking is Espn ranking which is crap. Even if you plan to join the draft, i'd recommend to do at least your top 20 to avoid bad surprise.

Also please Welcome Brandish and Aizen who gonna join us this year.

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@Aizen
@Belserion
@SirSamuel016
@Hardy
@Brandish μ
@M3J
@goldb
@Mazino
@Sho-West
@Belserion

 

[Faust]

wow. didn't know Aizen's into Fantasy.

 

[scav]

Are the Pelicans contender?

 

[SirSamuel016]

I've talked with Bob and I'll document our predictions for the upcoming season Tag me here with your predictions for NBA Champs, League MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP

 

[scav]

I've talked with Bob and I'll document our predictions for the upcoming season Tag me here with your predictions for NBA Champs, League MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP

MVP : Embiid
Dpoy: Bam
Roty: paolo banchero
6Moty: poole
Mip: Brunson
Champ: Heat
Coty: Spoelstra

 

[Faust]

I've talked with Bob and I'll document our predictions for the upcoming season Tag me here with your predictions for NBA Champs, League MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP

NBA Champs: Phoenix Suns
MVP: Luka Dončić
DPOY: DeAndre Ayton
ROTY: Jabari Smith Jr.
6MOTY: Malcolm Brogdon
COTY: Erik Spoelstra
MIP: Ben Simmons

 

[Bear's Bile]

G'day lads,

I just thought I would quickly say hi in the lead-up to the draft as I'm sure we're all very keen for another season of NBA fantasy.

I've been following the league for probably close to fifteen years now, supporting the Grizzlies. My favourite Grizzlies team would have to be back from the Grit 'n' grind era that featured Conley, Allen, Gay (even though I know Prince was a better fit for the team), Z-Bo and Gasol.

I've played NBA Fantasy for probably close to ten years now as well, predominantly category leagues, but I've dabbled in points as well (just ask Samuel), and I like to think I'm pretty decent overall.

I'm probably not going to be super active here but you're welcome to say hi to me on Twitter, @Bears_bile.

I'm very much looking forward to another great season of NBA, and hopefully some success for both my Grizzlies, and myself!

 

[Brandish μ]

I've talked with Bob and I'll document our predictions for the upcoming season Tag me here with your predictions for NBA Champs, League MVP, DPOY, ROTY, 6MOTY, COTY, and MIP

Giannis will win his second championship.
Ja Morant, new captain of the FNQ Seikos, etches his name in history with his first regular season MVP.
Giannis will play gallant defence all season, his only bad games coming against the Seikos.
Keegan Murray will edge out fellow Seiko, Jaden Ivey, to claim Rookie of the Year.
After not making the cut with the Seikos, Tyler Herro will play a noticemesenpai-type-season to be named 6MOTY.
Taylor Jenkins will be recognised for his hard work and skills, including coaching of Ja.
The Seikos roster will win MIP, with Jalen Brunson collecting the award on the teams' behalf.

 

[Hardy]

Vegas:

NBA Champs: Boston Celtics / Golden State Warriors
MVP: Luka Dončić
DPOY: Rudy Gobert
ROTY: Paolo Banchero
6MOTY: Jordan Poole
COTY: Steve Kerr
MIP: Tyrese Haliburton / Anthony Edwards

Hardy:

NBA Champs: San Diego Clippers
MVP: Giannis Anteotottototoku... Giannis
DPOY: Rudy Gobert
ROTY: Paolo Banchero
6MOTY: John Wall (it would be neat, come on)
COTY: Ime Udo... Doc Rivers
MIP: Devin Vassell

MIP and DPOY are bs awards if last year is any indication...

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I almost list Twolves' Finch but I think a pick from the East is safer.