NBA Fantasy League - Season Underway!

samifan24 · 10-15-2010, 08:39 AM

Anyone want to start a Yahoo NBA fantasy league? Did FOFC do one last year?

Lathum · 10-15-2010, 09:03 AM

I think there was one, I would be interested.

Coffee Warlord · 10-15-2010, 09:18 AM

Sure.

spleen1015 · 10-15-2010, 10:00 AM

I'm interested.

samifan24 · 10-15-2010, 10:14 AM

Here's a league that Lathum started last year. Lathum, you can import all the settings to a new league this year if you like. It would be an easy way to start a league for this season.

Yahoo Fantasy Basketball - Front Office Football Central

Lathum · 10-15-2010, 12:19 PM

OK

all set up, I scheduled the draft for NEXT THURSDAY, Oct 21st at 8:45 EST. If this doesnt work for many people let me know ASAP.

Settings are below.

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League ID#: 83042
League Name: FOFC Fantasy Basketball
Password: trout
Draft Type: Live Standard Draft
Draft Time: Thu Oct 21 5:45pm PDT [ Add to My Calendar ]
Max Teams: 20
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: March 3, 2011
Waiver Time: 2 days
Waiver Type: Continual rolling list
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Trade Review: League Votes
Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules
Max Acquisitions per Week: 4
Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Playoffs: Week 21, 22 and 23 (6 teams) Note: Week 23 runs 7 days from Mar 28 to Apr 3
Divisions: No
Roster Positions: PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, Util, Util, BN, BN, BN
Players Stat Categories: Field Goal Percentage (FG%), Free Throw Percentage (FT%), 3-point Shots Made (3PTM), Points Scored (PTS), Total Rebounds (REB), Assists (AST), Steals (ST), Blocked Shots (BLK), Turnovers (TO)

samifan24 · 10-15-2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks, Lathum. I just signed up. I do see that this is a daily league. I'd prefer weekly. That's what we made the FOFC hockey league this year. Anyone else have a preference as to daily or weekly league?

Chief Rum · 10-15-2010, 01:55 PM

Cool, I am down, and I see the invite in my email. I'll sign up when I get home tonight.

Ajaxab · 10-15-2010, 01:56 PM

I think that if it was weekly, I might be interested in joining too.

Lathum · 10-15-2010, 02:23 PM

OK, I'll change it to weekly

k0ruptr · 10-15-2010, 03:11 PM

I'll take the heat.. you guys can fight over the rest.

k0ruptr · 10-15-2010, 03:12 PM

nah but really, I can never get into fantasy nba.

DaddyTorgo · 10-15-2010, 03:27 PM

interesting.

i'll give it a shot.

molson · 10-16-2010, 11:40 AM

spleen1015 · 10-16-2010, 12:57 PM

Thanks Lathum. I'm in.

Three Point Mafia

samifan24 · 10-16-2010, 02:19 PM

bumped to try and get more players to sign up

samifan24 · 10-17-2010, 10:27 AM

I mentioned the league to a buddy of mine and he wants to join so I gave him the league info since we're short on players. Hope that's ok.

DaddyTorgo · 10-17-2010, 10:31 AM

Oh that's right - I was gonna sign up for this.

DaddyTorgo · 10-17-2010, 10:32 AM

I should hopefully be home in time for the draft...I think. I'm flying in back from Philly and I think my flight lands at like 9:30. So assuming it's not late, I should be okay I think.

samifan24 · 10-17-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I should hopefully be home in time for the draft...I think. I'm flying in back from Philly and I think my flight lands at like 9:30. So assuming it's not late, I should be okay I think.

Oops I just realized I had the wrong time in the thread title. The draft is at 8:45 PM Eastern not 10:45 PM.

DaddyTorgo · 10-17-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samifan24

Oops I just realized I had the wrong time in the thread title. The draft is at 8:45 PM Eastern not 10:45 PM.

Zarg. I'm definitely not going to be home for that then. I could still give it a go and let the computer auto-draft for me, but i'm not sure how fun that'll be, given that there's basically no chance i'll go in ahead of time and set up a preference list. Hmm.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-17-2010, 11:09 AM

I have not followed the NBA seriously since about 1992 I think.

But, if you guys need an extra to even out the league, or get you to an acceptable # of players, I will join. I'll hold off until maybe Tues/Weds to sign up, someone just keep me posted please.

spleen1015 · 10-17-2010, 11:23 AM

We have 6 right now. NEED MOAR!

DaddyTorgo · 10-17-2010, 11:28 AM

yeah - i'll be in with a computer-drafted team just to give the league a decent # of players...but i have no expectation of being any good.

samifan24 · 10-17-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

I have not followed the NBA seriously since about 1992 I think.

But, if you guys need an extra to even out the league, or get you to an acceptable # of players, I will join. I'll hold off until maybe Tues/Weds to sign up, someone just keep me posted please.

I'm not a big NBA guy either but I thought a fantasy league might help me start following the league again. Go ahead and join now.

Guys, feel free to invite friends to the league. We need more players!

miami_fan · 10-17-2010, 11:37 AM

I have never done any fantasy sports before. But what the hell I will give it a shot.

Chief Rum · 10-17-2010, 12:18 PM

I finally followed through using Lathum's return invite, so I am in there. That brings us to 9, so we need at least one more. Not sure if anyone else was in it last year and hasn't re-joined yet.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-17-2010, 03:42 PM

I am the 10th team. Just signed in.

FF · 10-17-2010, 04:07 PM

if you guys go to 12 i would be interested

otherwise no worries

spleen1015 · 10-17-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF

if you guys go to 12 i would be interested

otherwise no worries

We're at 11 right now.

whomario · 10-17-2010, 04:53 PM

I´ll join, your at fault if i start sleeping off at work the next day ... Or during the draft ...

Been years since i played a yahoo league and that was rotisserie not head-to-head. Basically this will mean i´ll have to track how many games some players have in a certain week, right ? How much movement/strategizing is there generally in that aspect ?

How do waivers work exactly ?

If roster change day is monday, i can still do it Sunday right ?

How does the head-to-head work ? Total or positional or by category ? And is it 1 week = 1 matchup ?

joined regardless, but figured i´d get the stupid questions out of the way

larrymcg421 · 10-17-2010, 05:23 PM

I'm in.

samifan24 · 10-17-2010, 06:42 PM

Given that we'll have at least 12 teams (but can accommodate up to 20) should we expand the rosters a little bit?

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 11:26 AM

Okay, I have a question.

The last time I played fantasy NBA, was Tim Duncan's rookie year. I was lucky enough to draft him and I snagged David Robinson very late and ended up winning the league because of these 2. This was a Roto league though.

So, this one is head to head, weekly, right? How do lineups work? Is there a game limit per position like there is in roto? How often can I change my lineup? Do those lineup changes take effect the same day, weekly?

Thanks.

FF · 10-18-2010, 11:33 AM

#14 - hot tip's hate train

Suburban Rhythm · 10-18-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samifan24

Given that we'll have at least 12 teams (but can accommodate up to 20) should we expand the rosters a little bit?

Not being overly familiar with the total pool of NBA talent, if we get too much above 14 teams, won't teams be pretty thin? I mean, yes, it's the same across the board for everyone, but...

Also, with that many teams, and adding spots, the draft might drag on awhile.

samifan24 · 10-18-2010, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

So, this one is head to head, weekly, right? How do lineups work? Is there a game limit per position like there is in roto? How often can I change my lineup? Do those lineup changes take effect the same day, weekly?

This is a weekly league so you set your lineup on Sunday (or any day) for the following Monday to Sunday week. You can change your lineup as often as you like in order to set your lineup for the following week. You can only add four new players per week, though. You can see this information and more on the League Settings page.

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 12:00 PM

How does the scoring work? Do we get a point for each category won in the H2H matchup, most points wins the matchup?

Or is it points based where you earn a certain number of points per rebound, steal, etc?

Suburban Rhythm · 10-18-2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

How does the scoring work? Do we get a point for each category won in the H2H matchup, most points wins the matchup?

Or is it points based where you earn a certain number of points per rebound, steal, etc?

Option 1. You win categories, that is your record for the week. So best option, is 9-0-0, worst 0-9-0.

spleen1015 · 10-18-2010, 01:12 PM

Sweet. Thanks.

Lathum · 10-19-2010, 08:55 AM

Hey guys, I changed the max teams to 14 so that we are at capacity. For those of you who haven't done a Yahoo league, if there is an odd number of teams in a head to head league they don't let you draft. I changed it to prevent a last minute sign up.

If someone still wants in they will need to find a second person and I will open it up.

Also, with 14 teams what does everyone think about the positions? I was thinking mostly of the fact there are 2 centers. I was thinking of changing it to one.

Thoughts?

Suburban Rhythm · 10-19-2010, 08:57 AM

I would agree changing to 1 starting C, and maybe make one of the flex positions F/C (if that is possible, not sure).

Otherwise, people will be holding 3rd string Cs on their bench, just to have an extra C in case of injury, who will play 3 mins a game.

Lathum · 10-19-2010, 09:00 AM

I changed it to one center. There is no flex option so I just left it the way it is. I don't think the draft should be so long that we are drafting the Darkos of the world.

spleen1015 · 10-19-2010, 09:03 AM

I'm a rookie, so I don't really know.

whomario · 10-19-2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

I don't think the draft should be so long that we are drafting the Darkos of the world.

On a serious note, yahoo is so lenient with the Center label i don´t see the issue, almost every Power forward can be slotted in at Center.
Zach Randolph is a center, Kevin Love, Troy Murphy, Blatche, Boozer, Lamarcus Aldridge is eligible at Center even.
Heck, Matt Bonner is a Center acording to yahoo. Not that we should go so deep that Matt Bonner is a viable option, i´m just making a point here

Of the default Top 100 there´s 25 players eligible to play at the C spot, that´s 25% and ássuming the 2 utility roles are used on a Guard and a Forward it would be 4 guards, 4 forwards and 2 Centers (Centers make up only 20%)

I don´t see how drafting the darko´s of the world is better than drafting the earl watson´s or Rasual Butler´s of the world

I care much more about 2nd string big men than 2nd string guards for some reason, so i vote to keep 2 Cs ...

Question : During the draft, can you switch between the customized player rankings and the default rankings ? I´d like to just list players for myself where i think they will perform better than anticipated (maybe like 20 players) and not want to list 200 guys and move those 20 up in the list.

molson · 10-19-2010, 09:50 AM

My last h2h fantasy basketball league was around 1998 and it was quite easy to win - I was the only person in the league who just started the guys who played the most games in any given week. There could be quite a disparity week-to-week. That's my only reservation about this league's setup. (though I'm in regardless).

Coffee Warlord · 10-19-2010, 09:59 AM

Someone grab my spot - I just know I'm not really gonna have time to do much with this.

Lathum · 10-19-2010, 10:05 AM

Well, now we need one more to draft...

whomario · 10-19-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

My last h2h fantasy basketball league was around 1998 and it was quite easy to win - I was the only person in the league who just started the guys who played the most games in any given week. There could be quite a disparity week-to-week. That's my only reservation about this league's setup. (though I'm in regardless).

i don´t suppose you can make a limit like "only 3 best games count" or sth ?

Or making it go by per game averages ?

10-15-2010, 10:14 AM	#5
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Here's a league that Lathum started last year. Lathum, you can import all the settings to a new league this year if you like. It would be an easy way to start a league for this season. Yahoo Fantasy Basketball - Front Office Football Central __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-15-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	OK all set up, I scheduled the draft for NEXT THURSDAY, Oct 21st at 8:45 EST. If this doesnt work for many people let me know ASAP. Settings are below. Sign in to Yahoo! League ID#: 83042 League Name: FOFC Fantasy Basketball Password: trout Draft Type: Live Standard Draft Draft Time: Thu Oct 21 5:45pm PDT [ Add to My Calendar ] Max Teams: 20 Scoring Type: Head-to-Head Max Moves: No maximum Max Trades: No maximum Trade Reject Time: 2 Trade End Date: March 3, 2011 Waiver Time: 2 days Waiver Type: Continual rolling list Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports Trade Review: League Votes Post Draft Players: Follow Waiver Rules Max Acquisitions per Week: 4 Weekly Deadline: Daily - Tomorrow Start Scoring on: Week 1 Playoffs: Week 21, 22 and 23 (6 teams) Note: Week 23 runs 7 days from Mar 28 to Apr 3 Divisions: No Roster Positions: PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, Util, Util, BN, BN, BN Players Stat Categories: Field Goal Percentage (FG%), Free Throw Percentage (FT%), 3-point Shots Made (3PTM), Points Scored (PTS), Total Rebounds (REB), Assists (AST), Steals (ST), Blocked Shots (BLK), Turnovers (TO) Last edited by Lathum : 10-15-2010 at 12:20 PM.

10-15-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Thanks, Lathum. I just signed up. I do see that this is a daily league. I'd prefer weekly. That's what we made the FOFC hockey league this year. Anyone else have a preference as to daily or weekly league? __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton Last edited by samifan24 : 10-15-2010 at 01:51 PM.

10-15-2010, 01:55 PM	#9
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Cool, I am down, and I see the invite in my email. I'll sign up when I get home tonight. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-15-2010, 03:11 PM	#12
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I'll take the heat.. you guys can fight over the rest. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

10-15-2010, 09:03 AM	#2
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think there was one, I would be interested.

10-15-2010, 09:18 AM	#3
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Sure.

10-15-2010, 10:00 AM	#4
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I'm interested.

10-15-2010, 01:56 PM	#10
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	I think that if it was weekly, I might be interested in joining too.

10-15-2010, 02:23 PM	#11
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	OK, I'll change it to weekly

10-15-2010, 03:12 PM	#13
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	nah but really, I can never get into fantasy nba. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

10-15-2010, 03:27 PM	#14
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	interesting. i'll give it a shot.

10-16-2010, 11:40 AM	#15
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	In.

10-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#16
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Thanks Lathum. I'm in. Three Point Mafia

10-16-2010, 02:19 PM	#17
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	bumped to try and get more players to sign up __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-17-2010, 10:27 AM	#18
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I mentioned the league to a buddy of mine and he wants to join so I gave him the league info since we're short on players. Hope that's ok. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-17-2010, 10:31 AM	#19
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Oh that's right - I was gonna sign up for this.

10-17-2010, 10:32 AM	#20
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	I should hopefully be home in time for the draft...I think. I'm flying in back from Philly and I think my flight lands at like 9:30. So assuming it's not late, I should be okay I think.

10-17-2010, 11:09 AM	#23
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	I have not followed the NBA seriously since about 1992 I think. But, if you guys need an extra to even out the league, or get you to an acceptable # of players, I will join. I'll hold off until maybe Tues/Weds to sign up, someone just keep me posted please. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-17-2010, 11:23 AM	#24
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	We have 6 right now. NEED MOAR! Last edited by spleen1015 : 10-17-2010 at 11:23 AM.

10-17-2010, 11:28 AM	#25
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	yeah - i'll be in with a computer-drafted team just to give the league a decent # of players...but i have no expectation of being any good.

10-17-2010, 11:37 AM	#27
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I have never done any fantasy sports before. But what the hell I will give it a shot. __________________ "Do not be indifferent in the face of historical lies. Do not be indifferent when you see the past being exploited for the needs of contemporary politics. Do not be indifferent when any minority suffers discrimination. For it's the essence of democracy that the majority wields the power, but at the same time, the rights of the minority must be respected." Marian Turski- former prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and death camp

10-17-2010, 12:18 PM	#28
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I finally followed through using Lathum's return invite, so I am in there. That brings us to 9, so we need at least one more. Not sure if anyone else was in it last year and hasn't re-joined yet. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-17-2010, 03:42 PM	#29
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	I am the 10th team. Just signed in. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-17-2010, 04:07 PM	#30
FF Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan, USA	if you guys go to 12 i would be interested otherwise no worries __________________ i've somehow gotten a computer

10-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#32
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	I´ll join, your at fault if i start sleeping off at work the next day ... Or during the draft ... Been years since i played a yahoo league and that was rotisserie not head-to-head. Basically this will mean i´ll have to track how many games some players have in a certain week, right ? How much movement/strategizing is there generally in that aspect ? How do waivers work exactly ? If roster change day is monday, i can still do it Sunday right ? How does the head-to-head work ? Total or positional or by category ? And is it 1 week = 1 matchup ? joined regardless, but figured i´d get the stupid questions out of the way __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!” Last edited by whomario : 10-17-2010 at 04:54 PM.

10-17-2010, 05:23 PM	#33
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I'm in. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

10-17-2010, 06:42 PM	#34
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Given that we'll have at least 12 teams (but can accommodate up to 20) should we expand the rosters a little bit? __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

10-18-2010, 11:26 AM	#35
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Okay, I have a question. The last time I played fantasy NBA, was Tim Duncan's rookie year. I was lucky enough to draft him and I snagged David Robinson very late and ended up winning the league because of these 2. This was a Roto league though. So, this one is head to head, weekly, right? How do lineups work? Is there a game limit per position like there is in roto? How often can I change my lineup? Do those lineup changes take effect the same day, weekly? Thanks.

10-18-2010, 11:33 AM	#36
FF Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan, USA	#14 - hot tip's hate train __________________ i've somehow gotten a computer

10-18-2010, 12:00 PM	#39
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	How does the scoring work? Do we get a point for each category won in the H2H matchup, most points wins the matchup? Or is it points based where you earn a certain number of points per rebound, steal, etc?

10-18-2010, 01:12 PM	#41
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Sweet. Thanks.

10-19-2010, 08:55 AM	#42
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Hey guys, I changed the max teams to 14 so that we are at capacity. For those of you who haven't done a Yahoo league, if there is an odd number of teams in a head to head league they don't let you draft. I changed it to prevent a last minute sign up. If someone still wants in they will need to find a second person and I will open it up. Also, with 14 teams what does everyone think about the positions? I was thinking mostly of the fact there are 2 centers. I was thinking of changing it to one. Thoughts?

10-19-2010, 08:57 AM	#43
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	I would agree changing to 1 starting C, and maybe make one of the flex positions F/C (if that is possible, not sure). Otherwise, people will be holding 3rd string Cs on their bench, just to have an extra C in case of injury, who will play 3 mins a game. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

10-19-2010, 09:00 AM	#44
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I changed it to one center. There is no flex option so I just left it the way it is. I don't think the draft should be so long that we are drafting the Darkos of the world.