Official NBA2K13 Association Thread

[BMott418]

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NEW YORK KNICKS ASSOCIATION UPDATE #8

Played the first 5 games of the month of January, won them all, and then I got bored of winning, so I switched the difficulty and simulated the rest of the month. We finished up the month of January 10-5, losing five six games at one point before winning the last two.

Just in case I forgot to mention it last update, I waived DeSagana Diop.

Eastern Conference Standings:

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1. Knicks 39-7
2. 76ers 30-15
3. Heat 27-15
4. Cavaliers 28-19
5. Bucks 27-19
6. Pacers 27-19
7. Nets 26-20
8. Hawks 25-20
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9. Wizards 24-21
10. Bulls 23-23
11. Raptors 19-26
12. Pistons 18-26
13. Celtics 16-27
14. Bobcats 13-32
15. Magic 8-36

Western Conference Standings:

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1. Clippers 31-16
2. Mavericks 28-18
3. Warriors 26-20
4. Thunder 24-23
5. Spurs 25-21
6. Suns 24-22
7. Nuggets 21-21
8. Timberwolves 22-24
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9. Kings 21-26
10. Lakers 20-26
11. Jazz 19-27
12. Trail Blazers 18-27
13. Hornets 19-29
13. Trail Blazers 10-1914. Rockets 17-28
15. Grizzlies 18-30

PLAYER NOTES:

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STARTERS

PG - Greivis Vasquez
January Stats: 12 GP, 11.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.9 APG, .558 FG %, .600 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 37 GP, 30.8 MPG, 13.2 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 6.8 APG, .495 FG %, .461 3PT FG %Vazquez returned early in the month, but really did not seem to initially pick up where he left off. In the last two games of the month, however, he eclipsed 20 points in both games. His assist numbers are down, but he still is a solid secondary scorer for the Knicks.

SG - Aaron Afflalo
January Stats: 14 GP, 9.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, .385 FG %, .340 3PT FG%
Season Stats: 41 GP, 29.7 MPG, 8.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, .403 FG %, .323 3PT FG %Afflalo still hasn't had the same kind of offensive production as he has the past three years. With guys like Vasquez, Anthony, and even Noel scoring solid points, the Knicks only really need Afflalo to play well on defense.

SF - Iman Shumpert
January Stats: 15 GP, 15.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.7 APG, .486 FG%, .379 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 43 GP, 30.0 MPG, 13.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.9 APG, 0.9 SPG, .462 FG %, .353 3PT FG %Shumpert is better known for his defensive skills than his offensive skills, but he has played very well on both sides of the ball, especially in the past month.
PF - Carmelo Anthony

January Stats: 15 GP, 24.6 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 4.1 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.5 BPG, .508 FG %, .348 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 46 GP, 36.3 MPG, 24.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 4.5 APG, 1.1 SPG, .600 FG %, .318 3PT FG %
Melo is up on rebounds and assists since last year, and currently in the top 5 in scoring and field goal percentage. He had another solid month, and looks to continue that as we end into the All-Star break.

C - Nerlens Noel [Rookie]
January Stats: 15 GP, 11.9, 10.6 RPG, 2.3 BPG, .561 FG%
Season Stats: 44 GP, 32.3 MPG, 13.0 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.3 BPG, .619 FG %With Anthony and Vucevic both slowed down by injuries, Noel's role increased in January, and he took it in stride, averaging a double-double on the month en route to his third straight rookie of the month award.

BENCH

SG/SF Michael Snaer [Rookie]
January Stats: 15 GP, 6.7 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, .458 FG %, .464 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 46 GP, 21.2 MPG, 8.6 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, .399 FG %, .351 3PT FG %
Snaer's role in the Knicks rotation continues to dwindle. Other than a 16-point outing in a losing effort to Atlanta, he mostly was quiet since Vazquez's return. With J.J. Redick and Nolan Smith starting to impress, Snaer could be reduced to a role player soon enough.

PG/SG J.J. Redick
January Stats: 15 GP, 10.6 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, .435 FG %, .439 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 46 GP, 20.2 MPG, 8.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.6 APG, .446 FG %, .401 3PT FG%
Redick finally earned his Sixth man spot back from Snaer after another solid month. He is starting to look like the 3-point assassin the Knicks were looking for in him.
PF/C Nikola Vucevic
January Stats: 4 GP, 10.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, .576 FG %, .500 3PT FG %
Season Stats: 35 GP, 19.6 MPG, 9.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, .586 FG %Vucevic had a pretty quiet November, only playing in four games after suffering a knee injury, yet still saw slight increases in points per game. If he can continue to stay healthy, he should be an avid part of the Knicks' rotation.
PG/SG Nolan Smith
January Stats: 9.5 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 3.6 APG, .445 FG %, .400 3 PT FG %
Season Stats: 29 GP, 17.2 MPG, 8.8 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.8 APG, .447 FG %, .353 3 PT FG %

Nolan Smith has developed into a solid compliment to Vasquez at point guard. He has proven himself as a solid supplemental scorer and improved his ball-security over the past month.

SF/PF Marvin Williams
January Stats: 6.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, .500 FG %, .500 3 PT FG %
Season Stats: 45 GP, 11.0 MPG, 4.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG, .456 FG %, .400 3 PT FG %

Williams has developed into a decent bench player for the Knicks. He wants to return to the team for a lesser contract. Depending how much he wants, the Knicks almost certainly should bring him back for at least one more season.

PG/SG Seth Curry
January/Season Stats: 12 GP, 8.9 MPG, 1.7 PPG, 1.3 RPG, .296 FG %

Obviously Seth has yet to reach the same level of player as his older brother Stephen or father Dell. Curry was brought in more as a project player, and isn't expected to make any big contribution.
SG/PG Josh Selby
Season Stats: 19 GP, 6.5 MPG, 2.9 PPG, .373 FG %
Selby only played one game on the month. He, again, is a player not expected to contribute for the team much.

RESERVES

SF Adam Morrison
Season Stats: 5 GP, 2.6 MPG, 2.2 PPGAfter playing just one game this month, Morrison's frustration level is continuing to grow. If the Knicks end up trading one of their main players, expect him to be packaged in that deal.

SG/SF Jerry Stackhouse
Season Stats: 9 GP, 2.2 MPG, 0.9 PPG, 0.3 RPG, 0.3 APG
Stackhouse seems to have embraced his role as the team mentor, but still has gotten moved up to the bench from time to time. He's leaning towards retirement after the season, but is hoping to finally win that elusive first NBA title with the Knicks

So I'm probably just going to simulate up to the All-Star break, and then I'll play 1-2 games each week until the playoffs.

[mpac]

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Depends, if it were real life yes, but you're not getting real life Drummond you're getting 2k Drummond. Jerebko for Melo is almost fair, Marion and Melo for Jerebko and Drummond is fair, but if Shabbaz is struggling, keep Marion and offer whichever pick seems more likely to land higher, plus Melo for Drummond and possibly a bad expiring contract instead of Jerebko if they've got one.

Thanks for the ideas, man. I already pulled off the trade with marion, melo and spurs 1st pick for drummond and jerebko. Im having a lot of fun using drummond with rondo doing the point.

As for jerebko, i cant find some minutes for him as sullinger is playing well behind kg while pierce and shabbaz is playing at 3.

[panchodt]

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Did any of you guys realize how good Dragic is in this game? On my third year, won the last two championships with him as a MVP of the finals, being the season MVP of 2014. The last two games I played he scored 45pts (12 our of 16 3's) in one, and recorded 25 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in the other!

[thundergod]

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On my 3rd year of Pistons Franchise. Last season made it game 7 of Eastern Finals. Lost to the Heat. Big offseason acquistion was Brandon Roy. Moved him to starting Point Guard.

PG. Brandon Roy, Jose Calderon
SG. Ben McLemore, Brandon Knight(6man)
SF. Josh Smith(aquired last season at deadline for Stuckey,Max, Nerlens Noel)
PF. G. Monroe, Charlie V(Deadly 3pts) Royce White, Rakeem Christmas
C. A. Drumond, Krastov

Just acquire Royce White for Middleton, Duhon and one 3 First round picks I had acquired. Currentl 3 -1.

[Mjbulls23]

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So I'm thinking about making a two team association using the rockets as my main team and the bulls(my favorite team) like a sim team and also to move from franchise to franchise to fix some ai errors, such as cavs always signing Paul. Would like to get a big man for Houston while keeping Harden and I really want to rebuild the bulls around a core of Noah and Rose and bring some youth and a better scoring option at the 2. Does anyone have any suggestions on who to go after or what would be realistic trades? Also any input of any moves I should make through out the league would also be appreciated.

[Chicago Made]

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Still in season 1....

Started back when season first started IRL. Im sitting at 44-19 with the Chicago Bulls #1 in Eastern Conference. I made one three team trade sending Rip Hamilton to Cleveland, Nate Robinson to Memphis, and in return I got Tony Allen.

Derrick Rose missed the first month of the season, then I brought him back. He was the only all-star from the team and he was the starter. With 19 games remaining in the season I'm one game from clinching a playoff spot and roughly 6 from clinching the division.

Miami is 3 or 4 games out of a playoff spot and Boston currently sits in that final playoff spot with the New York Knicks on their heels to also jockeying for #8 seed.

Clippers have leagues best record and Dwight Howard leads the MVP voting. Im hoping to make a few moves in the offseason but it depends on how finances are.

This was my last update.... Here is a more upto date posting on whats going on in my season.

Currently 2012-13 Season (Chicago Bulls)

My Bulls have clinched a playoff spot, and the division. Im now in a 3-team race for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and have a 1.5 game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder for best in the NBA.

Team Leaders
PPG - Derrick Rose 19.5
APG - Derrick Rose 9.1
RPG - Joakim Noah 7.9

Team Roster
PG - Derrick Rose - Kirk Hinrich - Marquise Teague
SG - Tony Allen - Marco Belinelli
SF - Luol Deng - Jimmy Butler
PF - Carlos Boozer - Taj Gibson - Vladimir Radmonovic
C - Joakim Noah - Nazr Mohammed

East Playoff Seeding
1. Chicago Bulls 48-22
2. Philadelphia 76ers 48-23
3. Miami Heat 46-25
4. Brooklyn Nets 42-29
5. Washington Wizards 41-30
6. Indiana Pacers 34-38
7. Toronto Raptors 31-40
8. New York Knicks 30-40
- Detroit Pistons 31-41 Tied with NY
- Boston Celtics 29-42 1.5 8th seed
- Milwaukee Bucks 28-42 2gms back
- Cleveland Cavaliers 28-42 2gms back

1. Los Angeles Clippers 47-25
2. San Antonio Spurs 46-25
3. Denver Nuggets 45-28
4. Phoenix Suns 44-28
5. Los Angeles Lakers 43-29
6. Oklahoma City Thunder 43-29
7. Dallas Mavericks 42-29
8. Memphis Grizzlies 40-31
- Minnesota Timberwolves 4 gms back
- Golden State Warriors 6gms back

Award Races
MVP - Dwight Howard (LAL), Russell Westbrook (OKC), Dwyane Wade (MIA) Tim Duncan (SA), Goran Dragic (PHX)

ROY - Damian Lillard (POR), Thomas Robinson (SAC), Micheal Kidd-Gilchrist (CHA), Harrison Barnes (GSW), Bradley Beal (WAS)

6th Man - Toney Douglas (HOU), Jordan Crawford (WAS), Ish Smith (ORL), Jeff Teague (ATL), Ramon Sessions (CHA)

DPOY - Dwight Howard (LAL), DeAndre Jordan (LAC), Kennethe Faried (DEN), Kendrick Perkins (OKC), Brook Lopez (BKN)

MIP - Brandon Jennings (MIL), Goran Dragic (PHX), Kyrie Irving (CLE), Brandon Knight (DET), Shannon Brown (PHX)

[Chicago Made]

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So I'm thinking about making a two team association using the rockets as my main team and the bulls(my favorite team) like a sim team and also to move from franchise to franchise to fix some ai errors, such as cavs always signing Paul. Would like to get a big man for Houston while keeping Harden and I really want to rebuild the bulls around a core of Noah and Rose and bring some youth and a better scoring option at the 2. Does anyone have any suggestions on who to go after or what would be realistic trades? Also any input of any moves I should make through out the league would also be appreciated.

OJ Mayo, JR Smith, Shannon Brown, Nick Young, JJ Redick,

[Jonotheking9]

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As i want to start an association with a team that isnt used much, i decided to take a look through the dynasty forum and i have a shortlist of teams who don't seem to be used much:

Celtics
Grizzlies
Mavericks
Pacers
Spurs
Timberwolves

Let me know if any of you guys have suggestions on which team i should run with and if possible a good reason why

I'm terrible at deciding and sticking with a team so i appreciate any opinions from others who do a better job

So I ended up deciding to go with the grizzlies and I'm doing 82 games but I'll play 2 a month (1 home, 1 road game).

I played opening night @ Clippers and lost 104-102 on a last second shot by CP3. Team seemed to play really well though and we had 6 players with double digit points. However things have not gone well recently as first Mike Conley went down with a broken foot (6-8 weeks), then Marc Gasol with a broken arm (6-8 weeks) and now a few weeks later Darrell Arthur has gone down with a broken foot (4-6 weeks). A major injury bug and consequently our record has suffered we currently sit at 4-11 (3rd worst in the west). I signed Tracy McGrady and Lou Amundson because of the injuries and Amundson in particular has been a nice contributor off the bench. Jerryd Bayless has done a great job stepping in as the starting pg which is nice to see too.

I'm not sure how this season will go but hopefully when Conley and Gasol in particular come back we'll be able to still push for the playoffs. Not sure if I'll make many trades at the moment but if you guys have any suggestions on possible trades I would love to hear them.

[eF 5ive]

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So my whole team decided to retire and this is what i start the year with:


Felton, Shump, Melo, Amare, Chandler.
McCollum, Michael Carter Williams, McGrady, k-Mart, Fab Melo.
Seth Curry, Novak.

Im gonna send Stat to someone with picks for a big body. His contract sucks but in 2k hes not injury prone and can put up 20-10 easy. Not liking my team at all but my cap sucks. -.-;

McGrady sucks but hes 2k good and was pretty cheap. Novak is nice but at the 3 he cant defend and 4 he cant box out. Might trade and get Morrow whos a FA and allocate 3 pointers to him. Idk. See how oct-mid nov looks.

[XtremeDunkz]

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i got bored of the game for a couple days and sold it, and i have been regretting it for the last 2 weeks, fml.

[goblue1523]

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2014 Washington Wizards

The offseason is complete. Here is the rotation for your 2014 Wizards:

The number in parentheses is minutes. All overalls are without morale boost.

PG John Wall (35) - 89 OVR
SG Bradley Beal (35) - 85 OVR
SF Andrew Wiggins (28) - 77 OVR
PF Josh Smith (35) - 89 OVR
C Greg Monroe (35) - 88 OVR
6 Cody Zeller (22) - 78 OVR
7 Danny Green (12) - 75 OVR
8 Jordan Crawford (12) - 74 OVR
9 Julius Randle (10) - 70 OVR
10 Ian Miller (8) - 63 OVR
11 Steven Adams (5) - 66 OVR
12 Hedo Turkoglu (3) - 68 OVR
Res. Trevor Mbakwe (-) - 66 OVR

Keep me updated. I'm doing a Wizards Association too, but not as far along as you.

I recently traded Trevor Ariza and Jordan Crawford for Michael Kidd-Gilchrest and Gerald Henderson.

It's good to know Bradley Beal overall rating jumps a lot.

[jamesharden13]

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Phoenix Suns

PG - Dragic/Marshall
SG - Muhammad
SF - Dudley/Poythress
PF - Morris twins
C - Cody Zeller/Biyombo

I'm on my 2nd year and this is my rotation. Hoping it can contend someday.

[Clusterfudge]

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JAZZ ASSOCIATION PART 11: DOWN TO THE WIRE
(game update #3)

THE FACTS

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The Jazz had their least favorite opponent in town with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are 8-4 on the season, while the Jazz are an even 6-6. The game was close until the end. The very end. Utah was up 104-103 after the two teams traded baskets. Pau Gasol missed a hookshot that was contested by Favors, and Andre Drummond got the rebound. The Jazz management kept Drummond in for defense, but he rebounded the ball and was immediately fouled with only 6 seconds left in the game. Drummond is a 40% free throw shooter, as that is surprisingly a terrible asset to his game. If Drummond could nail one free throw, the game could go into overtime. If Drummond luckily nailed both free throws, the Jazz could seal the deal if they play solid perimeter defense. Drummond releases free throw number 1.
Clank....
Drummond releases free throw number 2.
Clank...
Lakers get the rebound and call their last time-out. There is a little under 6 seconds left in the game, plenty of time for the Lakers. They hand the ball to Kobe Bryant with plenty of time. He sizes up his opponent, and he shoots a mid-range jumper. And the ball

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MISSES!!

FINAL SCORE
LAKERS: 103
JAZZ: 104

After Drummond missed BOTH free throws, I was sick to my stomach. Kobe Bryant had his way tonight, and I was certain he would make a buzzer-beater. The defense on him was acceptable, but he still could've easily downed the Jazz tonight. Great win by Utah, whose record is now 7-6.

TEAM STATS

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The Jazz lucked out with how often they turned the ball over this game. The Lakers defense forced 17 Jazz turnovers compared to only 8 for them. They had almost the exact same amount of bench points and assists, and they each had 38 rebounds. The Jazz won this game by another great 3 point shooting night, as they are 5th in the league in 3PT%.

LAKERS PLAYER GRADES

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STARTING PG: Steve Nash (6 pts, 11 asts, 6 stls)
Steve Nash gave Moore problems all game. Nash finished the game as a solid distributor and a pickpocket, but Moore went off on Nash, and that lowers his grade. GRADE: B-

STARTING SG: Kobe Bryant (32 pts, 8 asts, 1 blk)
Kobe Bryant played as Kobe Bryant. He took a large amount of shots, (32) and scored only 32 points on them. He was the main offensive force for the Lakers, but he took a large amount of shots to get there.It was a Kobe game. GRADE: B

STARTING SF: Jodie Meeks (12 pts, 2 stls, 3-10 FG)
Metta World Peace is no longer with the Lakers, and in his place, Jodie Meeks starts. Meeks had a terrible game, being outplayed by Chandler and not making many of his shots. GRADE: D

STARTING PF: Pau Gasol (8 pts, 7 rebs, 3-8 FG)
Pau Gasol, like Meeks had a bad game. Favors had a great game on Gasol, and Gasol simply just vanished during the game. GRADE: C-

STARTING C: Dwight Howard (16 pts, 11 rebs, 8-9 FG)
Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant were very productive for the Lakers, but that is really all the Lakers had going for them. Dwight Howard had a more productive game than Bryant. He made all but one of his shots, and his rebounding and defense was solid. GRADE: A

SIXTH MAN: Elton Brand (6 pts, 4 reb, 1 blk)
Elton Brand did not contribute to the Lakers game at all. He didn't really have any positive notes to his game, but he wasn't really a hindrance either. He was just there. GRADE: C-

BENCH:
R. Bell: (11 pts, 5-6 FG)
R. Sacre: (8 pts, 4 rebs, 4-4 FG)
C. Walsh: (2 pts, 1 reb)
S. Blake: (2 pts, 2 asts, 1 stl)
J. Hill: (4 rebs, 2 asts, 1 blk)
M. Fulton: (2 asts, 0-2 FG)

Besides Raja Bell and Sacre (hahaha), the bench had no impact on the game. Bell and Sacre however were very productive during the game against the Jazz. GRADE: B-

JAZZ PLAYER GRADES

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STARTING PG: E'Twaun Moore (13 pts, 15 asts, 7 to)
Even though Moore had 7 turnovers, he also had a career high 15 assists. On a night when Augustin struggled, Moore led the Jazz to a win. GRADE: B+

STARTING SG: Carlos Delfino (7 pts, 1 stl, 2-5 FG)
Alec Burks is out for 2 months with a broken arm, and Delfino received the start. Delfino didn't really have a factor on the game, as he plays better off the bench. GRADE: C

STARTING SF: Wilson Chandler (20 pts, 7 rebs, 4-7 3PT)
Wilson Chandler was matched up against Jodie Meeks. Meeks is an okay rotational player, but Wilson Chandler is part of the Jazz's future, and just outmatched Meeks. GRADE: A

STARTING PF: Derrick Favors (19 pts, 6 rebs, 8-9 FG)
Derrick Favors is a tough power forward, and Gasol, well, isn't. Favors had his way with Gasol in the post, and was a large part of the Jazz's close win. GRADE: A

STARTING C: Andre Drummond (13 pts, 7 reb, 1 blk)
Andre Drummond is beginning to show why the Jazz gave up so many assets just to acquire him. Drummond was a defensive stalwart during the game. He did almost have the Jazz lose the game, but besides that, he had a decent showing. GRADE: B

SIXTH MAN: D.J. Augustin (9 asts, 2 stls, 0-5 FG)
D.J. Augustin had a night where he couldn't get his shots to fall. Besides not being an offensive threat, he had a solid defensive and play-making game. GRADE: C+

BENCH:
D. Carroll: (14 pts, 4 rebs, 1 stl)
E. Kanter: (10 pts, 4 reb, 4-5 FG)
C. Maggette: (6 pts, 1 ast)
A. Nicholson: (2 pts, 2 rebs)
K. Weaver: (2 reb)
E. Udoh: (1 reb, 2 stls, 1 blk)

Besides Demarre Carroll and Enes Kanter, the bench didn't do too much. Carroll was a key component in the Jazz win, as he played a majority of the 4th quarter covering Kobe Bryant. Andrew Nicholson however isn't gelling with the team style of play. He may be traded soon. GRADE: B-

Next update coming after the month, or if I get another crazy game.

[miz468]

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Keep me updated. I'm doing a Wizards Association too, but not as far along as you.

I recently traded Trevor Ariza and Jordan Crawford for Michael Kidd-Gilchrest and Gerald Henderson.

It's good to know Bradley Beal overall rating jumps a lot.

I've played one game against the Jazz and dominated, but the Jazz aren't very good. I'm on All-Star. I'm about to play a game and if I dominate again, I'll probably bump the difficulty up.

I simmed a few games and I'm 6-5, up 52-51 on Chicago at the half.

Couldn't pull it out. Bulls won 115-106. Beal had 29 points and 9 assists. Wall had 13 points and 12 assists. Monroe had 22 points, 6 boards, 2 steals and a block. Josh Smith added 21 and Wiggins added 14.

[cgalligan]

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Season Over... OKC wins the Title...

LeBron, Bosh, Carmelo all opt out of their Contracts, and, the Summer of 2014 is upon us... Check out my sig and follow along