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Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports' started by The Cat, Dec 10, 2000.

  1. The Cat

    The Cat Contributing Member

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    Thought I'd start a new thread in the new forum for all of us fantasy GMs that aren't necessarily in Bob's league. Got a sleeper pick? Want to ask a question about a trade and whether or not to do it? Or compare two players? Do it here.

    Guess I can start it offer by telling my two sleeper picks right now: Aaron McKie and Ruben Patterson. Patterson is getting the 30 minutes a game he got last year and starting again, and he usually shoots a high %, rebounds well, scores decent, and gets some steals. If he's playing well, he can get you 13 points/7 rebounds/3 steals on a consistent basis.

    McKie is the beneficiary on the Sixers of Snow going down for two months. Look at his last 3 games- 21 points, 10 points/10 rebounds, and then 16 points. Ever since Snow has been out he has gotten over 30 minutes a game. Your league may or may not be deep, so I'm not sure how enticing these guys are for some leagues. However in my league, which has 7 players per team on 29 teams, they have been two of the best free agents around this season. Any sleepers? Trade questions? If anyone else is here that isn't in Bob's league, let's use this as a thread to offer tips and the likewise to other gamers.

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  2. BobFinn*

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    Since I grabbed him from the waiver wire, I will share another sleeper.

    Corey Maggette

    He is getting the minutes now and is producing. It took him awhile to get into the rotation. He will be starting soon.

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  3. Drag-On 88

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    yeah, i drafted Maggette and he was dissapointing me, but now he's finally starting to produce...i'm glad that he's producing 'cuz i could you use him along w/ some other players as trade bait now...i need a solid point guard w/ a good assist/turnover ratio...who should i try to trade for???



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    yeah i drafted him and then cut him, my bad

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    Baron Davis
    Steve Nash
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  6. The Cat

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    Don't forget about Nick Van Exel... he has 8.6 assists and only 1.9 turnovers. Almost a 4.5 to 1 assist/TO ratio.

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  7. Nomar

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    Im in a Sandbox league. Check out this money team.

    Radoslav Nesterovic -13
    Garnett -1, Malone -3, Davis, Forston, Googs.
    Marion-1, Odom-2.
    Kobe-1, Penny HArdaway.
    Baron Davis-3, Stockton.



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  8. fadeaway

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    Van Exel isn't a sleeper.. he's a well-known high-quality point guard.

    Danny Fortson was a kick-ass sleeper before he got hurt.

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  9. Summer Song Giver

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    I made this offer in one of my leagues

    I trade Shaq for Garnett and Van Exel

    It's a rotiserre league and I'm dead last in freethrow percentage and three point shooting so this trade could help in both areas but am I getting robbed if I make this trade?

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  10. fadeaway

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    Who would be your center if you traded Shaq?

    I proposed this one: Brian Grant, Steve Nash, Peja Stojokovich and Vlade Divac for Shaq.

    The person has yet to respond.

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  11. Summer Song Giver

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    Ilgauskus and Dream,Jermaine O'neal can also play some center if one of the other two go down.It seems like every Deal I've seen involving Shaq the person trading Shaq usually comes out better than what I'm getting.With Shaq one thing is certain I'll keep taking that one point out of a possible 12 for Freethrow percentage.

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  12. CriscoKidd

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    okay, I have a question.

    at pg I have Eddie Jones and Cat.

    A. Hardaway or Dickerson are available if I want to give up Cat. Should I do it?

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  13. HOOP-T

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    Dickerson has been a bit slow getting back, and Hardaway's status is still up in the air with his injury as well as his assault charges. I would steer clear for now.

    I am in the Yahoo league. My team consists of:
    G. Payton
    N. Van Exel
    Reggie Miller
    Jim Jackson
    Ron Mercer
    Rashard Lewis
    Shawn Marion
    Austin Croshere
    Grant Hill (picked him up two weeks ago injured...he he he!)
    Rasheed Wallace
    Antonio Davis
    Tony Battie


    I just had a trade accepted. I traded Ron Mercer and Croshere for Glenn Robinson. I was stacked at the guard spots and the forward spots, so I decided to get rid of two solid contributors for one putting up great numbers.

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  14. Drag-On 88

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    hey...would this be a good deal for me???

    i offered DELK/GATLING/MAGGETTE for STOCKTON/BULLARD <--i just need a Rocket on my squad [​IMG]

    i would lose some scoring, but it would really help my assist/turnover ratio...what do ya guys think???

    just in case u might need to know the rest of my squad to tell whether or not it's a good deal:

    pf- b.grant/caffey
    f/g- vince, mcgrady, r.lewis
    utility- marion
    sg- houston/maggette/h.davis
    pg- atkins/delk
    c- j.o'neal/gatling
    IL- fortson



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  15. The Cat

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    I was referring to the question about a PG with a good assist/ TO ratio. When Penny comes back, I'd drop Cat for him if FG % weighs a lot. Penny is about the best SG in the league in terms of shooting %, and he's also well rounded in rebounds and assists. If you can get him right before he comes back, or afford to wait a couple of weeks, I'd take him.

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    I grabbed Baron Davis and Bo Outlaw off the waiver wire and they have really helped one of my squads. [​IMG]

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  17. Ace

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    Definitely pick up Hardaway instead of Cat. Remember that Penny should be fully healed by now and should start producing almost right away. He's also worth it in the long run as well. He's great when it comes to FG% and scores quite a bit as well. He also provides a decent number of boards and assists.

    He should be back late this month, so pick him up. I made the mistake to wait a while before picking up a certain player, and I lost him to another.

    Antawn Jamison is also a great player at the moment. He has really produced since Fortson's injury.
    Baron Davis has truly been a revelation. He produces in almost all categories and is always solid.
    Keith Van Horn should be back soon, so pick him up.
    Remember to pay attention to Mitch Richmond. If he's still out there, remember to pick him up before the month is over.
    Ron Mercer has really sucked when it comes to FG%, but is great in terms of scoring, rebounding, and assits (for a SG anyway).
    If Jason Terry is still there, PICK HIM UP. He is blowing up now and has become a great scorer for the Hawks. He just had a 38 point game. Don't expect his production to go down much.
    Kenyon Martin is also starting to emerge. Quentin Richardson is good, but not too consistent.
    Kenny Anderson just came off the injured list, just in case someone dropped him.

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