TDBBL 2018-2019 REGULAR SEASON THREAD

NOW RANKINGS

1) Papps (CP3, AD, Drummond, J Rich, Tobias Harris, Jarrett Allen)
I think this team repeats as champion. Loved the acquisition of CP3 and Jarrett Allen. CP3, AD, and Drummond gives this team the firepower to repeat as champion. AD, Allen, J Rich gives this team assets for the future too. Tobias Harris and Conley are great pieces as well to help this team repeat as champion. Harris should dominate the ball this season in LA.

2. Karma (Irving, Mccollum, PG13, Aldridge, Draymond, DLO)
Kyrie has struggled with injuries his whole career, averaging around 12 missed games per season. He will have to stay healthy if this team is going to contend again this season. I think PG13 will have improve this season playing alongside Westbrook a second year in a row. Draymond is the swiss army knife of fantasy and I think DLO stays healthy this year and can hopefully improve upon his shooting %. Watch out for Kevin Knox this season.

3. Toula (Westbrook, booker, Collins, capela, derozan, DAJ, Whiteside)
This team is right there with Karma. I worry a bit about Westbrook’s knee as he relies so much on his athleticism to do what he does. I am also not sure what to make of Derozan in San Antonio. He will still be a reliable fantasy asset, but I am not sure he will be the scorer that he was in Toronto. Long term, Capela, Booker and Collins give this team high upside studs to build around in the future and the present. Collins is going to break out this season. He dominated summer league and has looked great in pre-season. The hype is real.

4. Flotigah (Jonas, Middleton, Klay, Adams, Oladipo, Butler, Wall)
I like this team a lot. Klay, Oladipo, Butler, Wall are very nice players to build around. Middleton and Adams are great options too. I think Flotigah is still a trade or two away from competing with the top 3 teams.

5. Honk (Dmitch, harden, Roco, Love, Prince)
Love is in for a big season this year sans Lebron. I didn’t like including Jarrett Allen in the deal though. Harden is harden and will be a top 2 fantasy option this season. If D mitch gets better this season, Honk could move up the rankings. Long term, D mitch gives this team an asset he can build around – or even trade if the right price is paid.

6. Knat (Kemba, Otto porter, Dwight, Durant, harris, Lowry)
I am a believer in Otto porter. I think he will continue to improve this season. Gary Harris is one of the most underrated players in fantasy. Solid source of steals and threes with good percentages. Kemba, lowry, and Durant fit well together too. This team has a chance to move up slightly in the rankings, but I think Flotigah and Karma pass knat up this year.


7. MattV (Lillard, Hayward, KAT, Myles Turner, Rubio)

With one of the best dynasty players in the game (KAT) – Matt is set up nicely for the present and the future. Has a decent chance of making the playoffs again especially if Hayward returns to form and Turner has a bounce back season. Lillard will do what Lillard does.

8. Rondo (Curry, Embiid, Tatum, Wiggins, Barnes, MPJ)

Because this team has Steph Curry, it is higher up in the rankings than some of the other “rebuilding” teams. Embiid is a top 3 dynasty player and Tatum has the chance to become a top 20 player. I worry about how Tatum will progress this season with the Celtics at full strength. Tatum will have to spend more time playing at the 4 and it will be interesting to see how he adjusts. Wiggins would benefit from a jimmy butler trade. Watch out for Michael Porter Jr in 3-5 years.

9. Jumpy (Bledsoe, Lebron, Blake, Horford, Marc gasol, THJ, Dragic, Brandon Ingram)

Jumpy is in the position that Charles Barkley hates. Not good enough to win and no real upside. Brandon Ingram gives this team the upside it needs – but there is not enough of these type of players on the team. As great as Lebron is (goat), he will eventually fall off. Gasol, Horford, Blake are all either out of their prime or approaching it. Jumpy has been trading a lot in TDBA, I expect him to do the same at some point this season.
10. None (Fox, Doncic, Kuzma, WCJ, D Murray, Isaac, Jokic, Beal)

Jokic, Doncic, and Beal gives this team a nice young core to build around. Jokic & Doncic, assuming Doncic has decent percentages, should fit nicely together. They will both provide sources of assists that aren’t usually expect from centers & forwards. With other young upside guys like Fox, Kuzma, WCJ, and Isaac, this team is probably the closet of the bottom 5 teams of making a jump this season. Keep your eye on Shai Gilgeous Alexander in the years to come.

11: SFP (Dennis Smith, kawhi, Gobert, Ayton, Zach Lavine)

DSJ, Ayton, and Lavine are two high upside players to build around. Lavine and DSJ must improve their shooting percentages if they ultimately are going to fit with Ayton. Gobert fits nicely with Ayton. I question how well Kawhi fits with the timeline of this team. Depending on how well Kawhi looks this season coming off an injury, SFP could move Kawhi to a contending team for draft pick(s) and a younger player with potential.

12. DJ (Dunn, jrue, Ben Simmons, Fultz, JJJ)

DJ has one of the best dynasty prospects in Ben Simmons. If (big if) Ben Simmons can improve his ft% he will solidify his status as a top 5 dynasty prospect with Giannis, Embiid, KAT and AD. The jury is still out on Fultz. He has looked good in pre season, but I question whether he will ever become the player the 76ers envisioned when they drafted him #1 overall. JJJ will get run as a rookie, but I think his big leap will come in year two. Dunn provides a nice source in steals and fits nicely with Jrue Holiday. DJ will have to remain patient as he is still a few years away from seeing the playoffs.


13. DT 45 (Giannis, Lonzo, KP, Trae)

A healthy Kristaps Porzingis would have this team slightly higher in the rankings. As things stand now, KP could potentially miss the entire season. Long term, this team is set up nicely and will likely end up with a top 3 pick in the draft providing it with a chance to add another young stud. DT45 will likely be a top 4-5 team in 2-3 years. Giannis, lonzo, and Kp are a nice fit together. I worry about whether KP is going to return to form as a big man coming off an ACL injury. Lonzo will need to improve on his percentages if he is going to be the player this team needs him to be. Giannis, aside from KAT and maybe embiid, is the top dynasty option in the game.

14. Port (j murray, Jaylen brown, aaron Gordon, bamba, sexton, lauri, bagley)

Port traded his best young stud (Jokic) in august for Jamaal Murray and Lauri Markannen. J Murray and markannen have top 20 potential in a few years. Ultimately, this team’s long term success will hinge on Sexton, Bamba and Bagely. If they hit, they will provide the upside this team needs to move up the rankings. Also, if they hit, they become trade assets that could land this team a great player that is farther along in their development. Aaron Gordon will need to improve his percentages if he is ever going to make the jump that many people expect. Port has options. He can stay patient and let his young studs blossom – or can package them together in an attempt to upgrade based on the build he decides to follow in coming years.