Purple Kings [NBA 2k18 MyLeague]

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Embiid, Chandler sign new contracts

While there hasn't much noise happening in the NBA, two quite surprising deals were made just the end of this month, when two crucial players to their respective teams, signed off on new deals.

Joel Embiid has agreed on a new 3yr/$74.44M deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, that will keep on their books until the 20-21 season. Currently averaging 17.4 PPG to go along with 8.7 RPG, the center was questioned about his health, having only played 31 games in three seasons. However, he has started all the games for the Sixers this season (22) and doesn't look like stopping anytime soon. He himself has said that he is blessed to prove his doubters wrong and get the Sixers to the playoffs this season. "There have been bigs in the history who have struggled with injuries, but I am happy that the coaching staff and the fans really trust the process. I will give it my all so we make the playoffs."

Meanwhile, on the other side of things, the Denver Nuggets player, Wilson Chandler, has signed a new 2yr/$22.74M deal. While his numbers have dropped from last season (12.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG), he is a crucial part of the system, as he is shooting his career high currently in 3PT% and FG%.

The season is still in baby steps, but with a number of players in their last year of their contract, expect more movements by front offices.

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[7-16] Sacramento Kings @ Cleveland Cavaliers [15-9]
117-130
Kings | Team Stats | Cavaliers

The King has a time of his life
December 6, 2017

While the Kings were really happy that Randolph had returned, "The King" was going to kill all of their happiness.

For Sacramento, their veterans stepped up to the plate. Z-Bo returned and looked good, scoring 25 points along with 9 rebounds. George Hill also got easy assists from the pick-and-roll and the post play of Randolph, which gave him room to be a scorer. However, LeBron James had his say of the game, getting on an absolute tear, and finishing with his second-highest scoring game ever - 57 points.

Coach Tyronn Lue was speechless after the game. "I mean, I've seen scorers, I've played with Kobe, but, that was quite something right there. It just shows how much of an influence he [James] has on the court."

Sacramento will go on to face the Pelicans in their next game, while the Cavaliers go up against the Pacers.

Simmed game(s) -

Spoiler

118-132 vs Pelicans (L)

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[17-6] Toronto Raptors @ Sacramento Kings [7-18]
101-92
Raptors | Team Stats | Kings

Fourth quarter breakdown gives Raps the W
December 10, 2017

A closely contested game came down to the final three minutes of the game, as Toronto turned it up a notch.

Sacramento looked great, cutting inside and making the Raptors commit two fouls. Randolph was unstoppable, as he dominated the glass, which allowed him to get easy looks. Another big player, who kept the Kings on Toronto's heels, was Fox coming off the bench and running the second unit.

Yet, it wasn't enough for the shooters of the Raptors, as they turned it on very late. Lowry, Miles, and Ibaka had some easy looks from deep, making a two-point gap into a 12-point gap. DeRozan was also solid from mid-range, troubling the defense consistently.

Sacramento will play their next game against the Suns, while Toronto will face the Charlotte.

Simmed game(s) -

Spoiler

128-106 vs Suns (W)
92-82 vs Timberwolves (W)

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[9-20] Sacramento Kings @ Philadelphia 76ers [14-15]
138-94
Kings | Team Stats | Sixers

Kings give it to Phila early
December 19, 2017

The domination on the boards was the key for the early big lead.

Even at the end of the first quarter, the boards looked 2-to-12 in the favor of Sacramento. And with them pushing the tempo constantly, the young squad of the Sixers really struggled. Hill and Randolph were key leaders, giving Phila real trouble. And with Buddy Hield popping shots from the field, it really was over before it even started.

Coach Brett Brown was quite surprised on how that game played out. "I mean, it just shows how serious the NBA is. Even one of the weaker teams in the West, and they gave it to us. They didn't give us a chance at all."

The Kings will host the Nets in the next game, while the Sixers go on to face Toronto.

Simmed game(s) -

Spoiler

110-112 vs Raptors (L)
101-71 vs Nets (W)
106-108 vs Spurs (L)

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Hey Cruzerr,

as always it’s very entertaining to follow your dynasty.
You play one game a week and sim the rest right?
Which slider do you use?
Thanks in advance and keep going.


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Hey Cruzerr,

as always it’s very entertaining to follow your dynasty.
You play one game a week and sim the rest right?
Which slider do you use?
Thanks in advance and keep going.


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I use the default sliders and yes, I play one game a week and sim the rest.

If anybody has any sliders to suggest, let me know!

Thanks for the support!

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A bit of a change-up, sadly. I was cleaning my computer and managed to delete all the pictures and write-ups that I had. I was pretty far ahead already (in April), but luckily, I have the save files still from the start of January - meaning you will miss two games (vs Suns and vs Nuggets, both which were wins).

I will make the next post a December Recap and then roll into January!

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Monthly Recap - December

NBA Standings - Updated: Jan 6, 2018
EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Toronto Raptors	27	10	--	5-2	13-7
Washington Wizards	27	13	1.5	5-1	14-7
Cleveland Cavaliers	25	14	3.0	5-4	18-9
Boston Celtics	23	20	7.0	4-4	17-12
Detroit Pistons	20	18	7.5	6-2	16-8
Philadelphia 76ers	19	19	8.5	4-2	10-7
Milwaukee Bucks	19	19	8.5	4-5	9-12
Charlotte Hornets	17	21	10.5	4-2	11-10
New York Knicks	17	22	11.0	1-6	11-13
Brooklyn Nets	16	23	12.0	3-3	11-10
Orlando Magic	15	25	13.5	5-3	10-14
Atlanta Hawks	14	24	13.5	1-6	8-17
Chicago Bulls	13	27	15.5	3-6	10-15
Miami Heat	12	26	15.5	3-6	7-16
Indiana Pacers	12	27	16.0	5-6	9-17
WESTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Golden State Warriors	31	9	--	4-2	17-7
Oklahoma City Thunder	26	13	4.5	6-4	15-8
Utah Jazz	25	14	5.5	7-4	15-8
Houston Rockets	24	12	6.0	4-3	13-8
Minnesota Timberwolves	25	16	6.5	6-2	14-13
New Orleans Pelicans	21	17	9.0	2-3	13-11
Los Angeles Clippers	21	17	9.0	6-3	14-11
San Antonio Spurs	21	19	10.0	6-2	11-10
Memphis Grizzlies	20	19	10.5	5-5	14-12
Phoenix Suns	19	22	12.5	2-6	10-14
Portland Trail Blazers	17	21	13.0	3-2	10-9
Denver Nuggets	17	22	13.5	0-10	7-17
Los Angeles Lakers	15	23	15.0	5-5	8-16
Dallas Mavericks	14	26	17.0	3-7	7-18
Sacramento Kings	13	25	17.0	3-4	7-13

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Jan 6, 2018
Points Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. Damian Lillard	29.9		1. Andre Drummond	13.9
	2. Kevin Durant	28.9		2. Karl-Anthony Towns	12.5
	3. James Harden	28.0		3. DeAndre Jordan	11.7
	4. C.J. McCollum	27.3		4. DeMarcus Cousins	11.4
	5. Russell Westbrook	27.1		5. Russell Westbrook	10.8
Assists Per Game		APG	Steals Per Game		SPG
	1. Chris Paul	10.4		1. Draymond Green	2.7
	2. John Wall	9.7		2. Andre Drummond	2.6
	3. Russell Westbrook	9.0		3. John Wall	2.3
	4. James Harden	8.8		4. Chris Paul	2.1
	5. Kyle Lowry	8.8		5. Giannis Antetokounmpo	2.1
Blocks Per Game		BPG	Field Goal Percentage		FG%
	1. DeAndre Jordan	2.5		1. Rudy Gobert	.622
	2. Marc Gasol	2.3		2. Brandan Wright	.590
	3. Myles Turner	2.3		3. DeAndre Jordan	.587
	4. Nerlens Noel	2.0		4. Skal Labissiere	.586
	5. Giannis Antetokounmpo	1.9		5. JaVale McGee	.585

1. Player of the month

East - "The Greek Freak" Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned the prize being the best player of the month. While Milwaukee has been holding on to their playoff spot, Giannis has been on fire, keeping other teams on their heels constantly. Some of his better games include a 30-16-12 night against the Pelicans, and 39 point game against Sacramento.

West - While you could pick a number of players from the Warriors roster to win the award this month, the honors go to Stephen Curry. The Point Guard from Davidson has been "el fuego", with every game being a double-double for him this month, and he hasn't scored less than 25 in a single game. Most notably - 38-10 against the Clippers, 29-11 against Miami and 28-10 against the Mavericks.

2. Rookie of the month

East - Last month, it was Simmons, who received the honors. This month, a different Sixer grabs it, as Markelle Fultz is the ROTM. The Sixers youngsters are still keeping on to their playoff spot, and Fultz has made some big plays to keep the process going. Six games over 20+ points, four double-double games and even a triple-double flirt (29-13-9 vs the Timberwolves).

West - The rookie in the West, isn't much of a rookie, as Milos Teodosic was given the award. While everybody knew the 30-year old Serbian is a passing phenom, he even contributed with scoring this month - including a 24 point game against OKC.

3. Injuries

Injuries are, sadly, a big part of this game. Let's take a look of some of the bigger injuries so far into this season.

Josh Hart - Dislocated Right Patella - 2-4 Months
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson - Broken Right Ankle - 1-2 Months
Danilo Gallinari - Torn Right Calf Muscle - 8-10 Weeks
Al Jefferson - Broken Left Leg - 6-8 Weeks
Anthony Davis - Torn Right Meniscus - 6-8 Weeks
Kevin Love - Torn Left Hamstring - 4-6 Weeks
Quincy Pondexter - Torn Right Hamstring - 4-6 Weeks
Tyson Chandler - Pulled Left Calf Muscle - 4-6 Weeks
Derrick Rose - Dislocated Right Elbow - 4-6 Weeks
Troy Daniels - Broken Right Thigh - 4-6 Weeks


4. All-Star Voting

One and a half month left until the All-Star game. Let us check, who are leading the vote-getters so far!

EAST

LeBron James - 2,275,475
Giannis Antetokounmpo - 1,588,637
Kyrie Irving - 1,530,409
John Wall - 1,518,569
DeMar DeRozan - 1,442,821
Kyle Lowry - 1,306,166
Isaiah Thomas - 1,176,356
Gordon Hayward - 1,153,992
Kemba Walker - 1,113,537
Andre Drummond - 1,008,194


WEST

Kevin Durant - 2,337,030
James Harden - 2,332,542
Russell Westbrook - 2,290,458
Chris Paul - 1,801,801
Kawhi Leonard - 1,710,341
DeMarcus Cousins - 1,677,264
Damian Lillard - 1,391,756
Jimmy Butler - 1,317,838
Karl-Anthony Towns - 1,312,026
Draymond Green - 1,204,826
Blake Griffin - 1,190,840
Marc Gasol - 1,167,342
Nikola Jokic - 1,146,197
Carmelo Anthony - 1,132,505
Klay Thompson - 1,085,931
Mike Conley - 1,078,208
Eric Bledsoe - 1,070,548

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I use the default sliders and yes, I play one game a week and sim the rest.



If anybody has any sliders to suggest, let me know!



Thanks for the support!

I‘m really surprised as your stats look very legit. Which difficulty is default? Superstar?


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I‘m really surprised as your stats look very legit. Which difficulty is default? Superstar?


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Exactly so, Superstar feels pretty good currently - defenses are really punishing and if you go on a run, it is usually pretty rewarding. You don't go on runs just because you are better, but it actually feels like a momentum swing.

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Favors, Wiggins pen new contracts; first trade news of the season!

Things have gotten a lot busier with the season progressing, with even some of the first trades appearing for teams.

Orlando Magic have agreed on a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Orlando has sent Shooting Guard Jonathon Simmons and rookie Wesley Iwundu in exchange for Alex Abrines and Nick Collison. The main reason for this trade was the impatience of Simmons, who was not happy playing as a sixth man in a struggling Magic team. With Andre Roberson being injured currently for the Thunder, it made sense for the FO of Oklahoma to make a move for the veteran shooting guard, who was crucial in the last year's playoff run for the Spurs.

Another trade saw players moving between conferences, as the Hornets decided to trade Marvin Williams in exchange for Omer Asik and Frank Jackson of the Pelicans. The situation was similar - Anthony Davis has been out for a while with his injury, and with the Pelicans still fighting for that playoff spot, they felt that it was necessary to make a move for a Power Forward.

As for signings, two big ones that took the headlines were from two teams looking to strengthen their roster for the long-run. Andrew Wiggins signed a new, 4 year, $107.10M deal. While the scoring numbers have dropped quite a bit for him (23.6 to 15.8), his other averages have gone up, and the Wolves do see him as a fit for the team.

The other guy is the third pick from the 2010 draft, as Derrick Favors has noted a new 3 year, $38.40M deal. This one got a bit of turmoil, as some fans believe that he isn't worthy of resigning, while at the same time, Favors has looked good, with a small increase in points and rebounds this season.

Recap of this month:

Rockets re-sign SF Trevor Ariza to 3yr/$18.07M deal.
Bulls re-sign PF Nikola Mirotic to 2yr/$9.72M deal.
Timberwolves re-sign SF Andrew Wiggins to 4yr/$107.10M deal.
Jazz re-sign PF Derrick Favors to 3yr/$38.40M deal.
76ers re-sign PF Richaun Holmes to 2yr/$13.64M deal.
Spurs re-sign PG Tony Parker to 2yr/$16.26M deal.
Clippers re-sign SG Louis Williams to 3yr/$12.58M deal.
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Hornets trade: Marvin Williams, PF
Pelicans trade: Frank Jackson, PG / Omer Asik, C

Magic trade: Jonathon Simmons, SG / Wesley Iwundu, SF
Thunder trade: Alex Abrines, SG / Nick Collison, PF

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[24-31] Portland Trail Blazers @ Sacramento Kings [22-32]
83-105
Trail Blazers | Team Stats | Kings

Dame-C.J. can't get it done against the Kings
February 9, 2018

Today, it was a whole team vs a back-court.

While Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum combined for 57 points, and gave the Kings somewhat of a headache, the rest of the team was nowhere to be found. As for Sacramento, the shooting guards were on point, as Hield and Bogdanovic were on fire from the field.

Another big difference maker was the play on the boards. The Kings had 3 players with 10+ rebounds (Randolph, Labissiere, Cauley-Stein), while the Trail Blazers only had one (Vonleh).

The Kings will face the Timberwolves in their next game, while Portland will go up against the Cavs.

Simmed game(s) -

Spoiler

114-129 vs Bulls (L)

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[23-32] Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves [34-25]
95-108
Kings | Team Stats | Timberwolves

No answer to this KAT
February 11, 2018

A difference maker in some games can be a free-throw, a turnover here-and-there, but for this game, it was a one-man show.

No matter what the defense threw at him, Karl-Anthony Towns was completely unstoppable. The post play, the shooting touch and the rebound play - Sacramento really struggled.

As for the Kings, they really looked outplayed away from home. George Hill had a good shooting night, but rest of its team was already in "All-Star-Break" mode.

Sacramento will go on to face Mavericks, while Minnesota faces the Trail Blazers.

Simmed game(s) -

Spoiler

96-95 vs Mavericks (W)
119-117 vs Rockets (W)

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I just clocked - with my overwriting my files, I completely skipped the month of January! I completely apologize, but whoever wants to know how we did in January, I will post a screenshot of our results from that month in a sec.

My bad!

E:

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All-Star weekend has finally arrived, so let us take a look at the who can you expect to participate in the events!

Elites vs Stars

Stars

Malcolm Brogdon
Markelle Fultz
Josh Jackson
John Collins
Lauri Markkanen
Frank Ntilikina
Malik Monk
Taurean Prince
Marquese Chriss
Zach Collins

Elites

De'Aaron Fox
Buddy Hield
Joel Embiid
Willy Hernangomez
Skal Labissiere
Malcolm Delaney
Caris LeVert
Ben Simmons
Daniel Theis
Ivica Zubac

3PT Shootout Contestants

Kyle Lowry
Bradley Beal
Kevin Durant
James Harden
Klay Thompson
Isaiah Thomas


Dunk Contest Contestants

Ben Simmons
Daniel Theis
Marquese Chriss
Jaylen Brown