SimWorld Presents: Reaching for Greatness (A NBA2K Dynasty)

[ljking0326]

Love you guys work. I use the fictional rosters myself but I always follow your dynasty here too. Quick question though..

Do you think the Celtics would be better playing Melo at the 4 and starting Crowder at the 3? Melo is a mismatch nightmare for most teams at the 4. Especially at this point of his career.


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[ayyitskev]

Quote: Originally Posted by ljking0326

Love you guys work. I use the fictional rosters myself but I always follow your dynasty here too. Quick question though.. Do you think the Celtics would be better playing Melo at the 4 and starting Crowder at the 3? Melo is a mismatch nightmare for most teams at the 4. Especially at this point of his career. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

That's all up for Brad Stevens to decide.

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November 8th, 2017

By: Kevs

Making Sense of Reggie Jackson Saga

Reggie Jackson is very clearly on his way out in Detroit, but how? Jackson was (and still is, to some extent) a very promising young point guard simply playing behind a much better one. Much like Eric Bledsoe, when he was with the Clippers playing behind Chris Paul. The Suns acquired Bledsoe, and he more or less lived up to expectations. Detroit figured they could do the same thing, when they traded for Jackson a few years ago at the trade deadline. They then proceeded to sign him to an extension that following offseason. However, after last season's mediocre performance, getting bounced in the first round as a .500 team, Reggie Jackson has been in trade rumors all offseason. Andre Drummond and Jackson haven't played as well as the Pistons hoped, and Drummond is expected to miss some time after a promising start to the season. Detroit signed their young stud Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a huge extension, and still owe a lot of money to forwards Marcus Morris and Tobias Harris. On paper, this looks like a decent playoff team. The Pistons drafted Jackson's hopeful replacement in Mauricio Graziano, and they still have one of the better backup point guards in the league with Ish Smith.

Reggie Jackson isn't needed, or wanted in Detroit any longer, but there are still some places where his talent can be salvaged. Let's take a look at potential trade possibilities.

1. Dallas Mavericks

Detroit gets: G JJ Barea, F Dorian Finney-Smith, future second
Dallas gets: G Reggie Jackson, F Reggie Bullock

The Mavericks need a point guard, pretty badly. They most recently lost to Philadelphia, in a blowout. Mark Cuban needs to make something happen here. Yogi Ferrell is good, but he isn't a starter just yet. Dallas can get a scoring guard who can pick-and-pop with Dirk, or roll with Nerlens Noel. Ferrell can also lead the bench rather than face starters way out of his league. Detroit here, gets a veteran point guard on an expiring deal, and a decent role player who can play both forward spots in Dorian Finney-Smith.

2. Chicago Bulls

Detroit gets: G Cameron Payne, future protected first
Chicago gets: G Reggie Jackson

A point guard for point guard swap, with a small added incentive for the Pistons in a lottery-protected first. Sure, these teams play in the same division, but when they also play in the same division as Cleveland and Milwaukee as well, that shouldn't matter. Patty Mills is currently the Bulls starter, and as the Bulls are 0-3, clearly an upgrade can be used. Cameron Payne is a good backup with some upside still available.

3. Houston Rockets

Detroit gets: G Ricky Rubio
Houston gets: G Reggie Jackson, C Spencer Hawes
Minnesota gets: G Patrick Beverley, G Nick Cox, future Rockets first

Detroit re-visited the Wolves about Ricky Rubio, however after the Wolves denied wanting Jackson, the Rockets jumped in. Detroit gets their new point guard with Rubio for Jackson and Hawes. With reports of new NBA signee Sergio Lull gelling really well with Houston star James Harden, and Patrick Beverley's recent disappointing play, the Rockets can make a move for more offensive firepower for Mike D'Antoni. Spencer Hawes will provide depth and stretch play, while this trade will only cost Houston a future first, a disgruntled Beverley, and a rookie who wouldn't get minutes behind the guard-heavy Rockets. Minnesota gets a defensive mind in Beverley, who Tom Thibideau should love, rookie Nick Cox, who can play more in Minnesota, and a future first for a still-talented Rubio.

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[ayyitskev]

November 10th, 2017

By: Kevs

Ricky Rubio, Reggie Jackson Involved in Three Team Trade

My sources are telling me that a three-team trade involving Minnesota, Dallas, and Detroit is currently being finalized. This move will send Reggie Jackson to Dallas, and Ricky Rubio to Detroit. Minnesota will send a future first round pick to Dallas in the trade as well. Minnesota will gain JJ Barea and Wesley Matthews.

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