Note: This is a MyLEAGUE using SimWorld's fictional roster, The LEAGUE, which I can't recommend enough. The SimWorld crew also did a real NBA roster overhaul and they provide fictional draft classes with full storylines to mesh with both the real and fictional rosters. Look them up in the roster section.
The LEAGUE Expands
It was rumored for a couple years, but expansion has finally come to the LEAGUE. Two teams entered the fray this offseason, the Las Vegas Aces and the Baltimore Bullets. As you'll see from their post-draft rosters, the two teams took different approaches. The Aces, feeling the pressure to perform quickly in an insane area like Las Vegas, went for a roster that they hope will help them win now. The Bullets, on the other hand, are joining a sports city that knows patience, having hosted the Ravens and Orioles for so many years. This probably contributed to their draft strategy, which was to build a young team with a few veterans sprinkled in, hoping they can grow together.
Las Vegas Roster
Las Vegas Aces 2016 Roster |
# | NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | SALARY |
4 | Courtney Taylor | PG | 28 | 6'5" | 191 | $980K |
5 | Javiar Stevens | SG | 31 | 6'5" | 199 | $4.90M |
6 | Siraaj Shakur | SG | 25 | 6'5" | 179 | $2.80M |
12 | Blake Cassell | PG | 30 | 6'4" | 193 | $14.00M |
17 | Dallas McGrady | PG | 27 | 6'4" | 200 | $3.00M |
18 | Christian McLain | SF | 28 | 6'8" | 231 | $3.00M |
21 | Maurice Hardaway | PF | 29 | 6'10" | 235 | $2.90M |
22 | Eduardo Gibson | SG | 30 | 6'5" | 199 | $11.75M |
24 | Giovanni Handal | PF | 29 | 6'8" | 237 | $4.80M |
40 | Julius Goodwin | SF | 31 | 6'8" | 231 | $3.00M |
45 | Gavin Williamson | PF | 30 | 6'10" | 235 | $10.25M |
50 | Justin Copeland | C | 33 | 6'10" | 250 | $16.25M |
98 | Noah Simmons | C | 28 | 6'10" | 240 | $8.20M |
Baltimore Roster
Baltimore Bullets 2016 Roster |
# | NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | SALARY |
2 | J'Vonte Creecy | PG | 26 | 6'2" | 196 | $12.25M |
6 | R.J. Rideaux | PG | 28 | 6'2" | 190 | $980K |
10 | Jase Lavasai | PG | 25 | 6'2" | 185 | $3.00M |
22 | Vincent Berry | SF/PF | 27 | 6'6" | 239 | $5.60M |
23 | D'Londo Richardson | SG | 20 | 6'5" | 197 | $980K |
30 | Anthony Graham | C | 23 | 6'11" | 250 | $6.20M |
31 | Cordero Iverson | SF | 20 | 6'9" | 226 | $980K |
33 | Keondra Hunter | SG | 22 | 6'5" | 205 | $980K |
40 | David Davenport | PF | 24 | 6'9" | 254 | $2.20M |
41 | Darmani White | C | 31 | 6'11" | 290 | $19.00M |
43 | Dante Phillips | PF | 24 | 6'10" | 239 | $4.00M |
44 | Mississippi Thornburg | PF | 31 | 6'9" | 238 | $3.60M |
45 | Xavi Ocana | SF/SG | 30 | 6'9" | 207 | $9.00M |