OK, so it's June 16th and the NBA draft is just a week away....
Also, JBL rosters are being trimmed down to 5 players each to prepare for July 1st off season trading. Most of the JBL teams are cutting down to 6 or 7 players waiting to see what happens in the NBA draft before making those last few cuts...
So, I thought I would look at the current state of the JBL rosters and then look at some of the NBA prospects that could be fantasy factors next season in the JBL....
Here we go....I'll list the team with the number of keeper spots available and then discuss who is still on their roster...
Seoul Brothers (4) - our defending champ has made his cuts down to 5 players. He has Nene and Bogut (who I believe to be locks to return). Then he has Lebron, Corey Brewer and Marcus Thornton. Will Woo keep LBJ for $83?? Not sure. I still believe that's a bargain (again, the old days of the JBL had 7-8 players going for $100 bucks). Brewer and Thornton are the wild cards. If Minny drafts Wesley Johnson at #4, does that spell the end of Brewer's fantasy value?? And what about Thornton in NO? He had a wicked 2nd half of the season, but is he really worth $15 bucks?
Golden Showers (4) - I've narrowed my roster down to 6 guys and I am waiting to see if NO moves Darren Collison. I also have Aaron Brooks and Derrick Rose as PG keepers. Up front I have Carl Landry, Luol Deng, and Josh Smith. Josh would be $48 bucks to protect but his all round numbers get me excited. My concern is the coaching change in ATL and the uncertainty of what happens when Joe Johnson leaves town. Does that mean Smoove is more or less valuable? And what if Collison was traded to NYC to play in D'Antoni's system? Lots of question marks with this roster still and 1 of the 6 has to be cut still before July 1st. Who will it be?? I'm thinking either Landry or Collison. Well, definitely Collison is he is still in New Orleans.
Bangkok Fighters (4) - One of the early favorites for next season has his roster down to 5 already. He has short-listed Stephen Curry, Jonny Flynn, Westbrook, Rudy Gay, and Chris Kaman. I believe Flynn will ultimately be the odd man out but maybe Bangkok makes a move during the off season. This team's 4 man keeper potential is awesome and that's why Rick is finally a pre-season favorite. I guess a little depends on where Rudy Gay lands this off season. He's a restricted FA and the Grizzlies say they'll match any price - but will they??? What if a JBL team swooped in on July 1st and made Bangkok a good offer for Gay before they knew where Gay will end up. It could be a risk/reward scenario for both Bangkok and the offering team. I believe that Curry, Westbrook, and Kaman are untouchables.
Chilliwack Offs (4) - Benny has narrowed it down to 6 players. Conley, Bargnani, Jamison, AK47, Noah, and Marc Gasol have been shortlisted. I think Gasol and Bargnani are locks. I guess a lot depends on off season moves for certain teams. Is Jamison still LBJ's sidekick in Cleveland?? Or is Antawn the man? And who will his coach be? A defensive minded guru or a wide open run and gunner? That could have a big factor on whether 'Twan is worth the $26 bucks. What about AK47 for $11 dollars? Is he a starter again in Utah? Will he be traded because his 17 million dollar contract is expiring after next season? He has always been a Benny favorite and stat-stuffer. Will Conley continue his slow rise? Can Noah be the huge force again next season? Can Noah do it if Boozer/Bosh/Amare arrive in Chicago?? Benny will have a tough decision on which player gets cut before July 1st - unless some trades happen during the NBA draft - which is very possible.
French Lick Celtics (3) - the roster has been trimmed to 5 already. Billups, K-Mart, Paul Pierce, Dalembert and Millsap are the contenders for 3 spots. As I had mentioned numerous times during the 09/10 season, I always felt Hildy's team was built for the now and not so much for the future. Looking at these potential keepers, I will say that again. There aren't any stud keepers here (at least at bargain basement prices). I certainly think Pierce is undervalued and gets a spot. I believe that once Boozer moves on and Millsap becomes the starter in Utah he will be a force. Who gets the 3rd spot though?? Does Sammy D get moved somewhere? Does he need to be moved now that Doug Collins is coaching in Philly? Is K-Mart really a bargain at $14? Doesn't he always go around that price? And is Billups worth $34? Another year older? I think Sammy D is the likely winner for the 3rd spot and could be the most popular for potential trades due to his $7 dollar keeper value for all those blocks.
Arctic Circle Jerks (3) - another team trimmed and ready to go (just like all of Tuna's dates). Jamal Crawford, The Beasley, Al Harrington, Al Horford, and Kevin Love are the contenders for 3 spots. Crikker loves the Love and he will be back. He should also garner the most trade interest as he's a good bargain at that price (especially if Minny moves Big Al). Crawford for $10 could be great if Joe Johnson leaves. Crawford may not shoot the ball that well, but he can easily score 20ppg. And for 10 bucks, that's a good deal. Is Beasley worth $12 if he stays in Miami? What if he's traded? What does that do to his value? Is Horford worth $31 bucks? I love Big Al, but that's probably right around where he should land on draft night. Or is he worth more with a new coach and JJ leaving town? And what about Harrington? Always a prolific scorer - he always seems to go for cheap because of his lack of %'s and those other stat categories. Plus, at $20 bucks is that a bargain for Al?? I have to say I was shocked to see Nash released. I thought he would still be a bargain at $39 bucks and would have at least garnered some trade interest from other JBL franchises. Tough call here in Arctic. I would call it a lock to see Love back but those other 2 spots are a toss up. Maybe a 2 for 1 offer (for Love) would entice Arctic to the trade table?
So there are the top 6 teams from last season reviewed....stay tuned for the rest asap....
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