Before I go much further, Bangkok almost lucked out in this whole matter. You see, Bangkok, in an effort to diversify/stabilize his roster traded Brandon Roy for Richard Jefferson and Rashard Lewis. This meant that someone on his roster had to go. He had 2 obvious choices - Jordan Farmar (who he had signed because Devin Harris was having some injury woes) or Taj Gibson (because he was fading away with the return of Carlos Boozer). Bangkok originally decided to release Jordan Farmar. However, he phoned the Commish to reverse this drop advising he meant to drop Taj Gibson. So, because the JBL Commish is so accommodating, Bangkok was allowed to bring back Farmar and release Gibson.
This is called JBL Karma.
Anyways, Gibson is now Fantasy relevant again and could post some big rebound and block totals over the coming 2-3 months.
As expected, a big Free Agent bid was necessary to acquire his services. French went to $66 bucks to secure him. Personally, I had started at $20 bucks and realized that 10ppg, 6reb, and 34 blocks on the season wasn't going to come cheap. I maxed my bid out at $48 bucks. Obviously well shy of what I needed to be at. French can move in blocks and Taj should help him there for sure. I think it was a great signing for French. He has left himself $10 bucks in FA money to use over the remaining 16 weeks - which isn't much - but it should be enough to carry him through the season.
Despite the JBL poll results - I think it was a worthy risk.
I do wonder where if other JBL teams bid on Taj?? Yuma? Belgrade? Manhattan Beach? These are the teams with all the FA money...where were their bids? Belgrade is last in steals and blocks - wouldn't Taj help out there?? Yuma certainly could have used his services as well. If they bid - good for them for trying - and if they didn't bid - shame on them.
And I know most of you don't look far enough down the standings to notice the Golden squad this year, but the Showers finally had a big night. 190 points and 70 rebs. I haven't had many (any) nights like this so far this season so I had to mention it.
I also picked up 2 Free Agents on the Wednesday night frenzy - Thabo Sefolosha and Ronnie Brewer. The Golden squad is really hurting in steals and both of these players should help me out in the coming weeks in my attempt to get back into the middle of the pack in steals. I guess me working in the Fraud Industry really has affected my players because none of them steal a thing!! Adding Thabo and Brewer they instantly become my top two producers in steals. Go figure.
Maui also got in on the action and brought in Reggie Williams. He has performed very well in the absence of Stephen Curry. Can he keep it up when he returns? Maybe. I'm not sure why he can't be a top 6th man with the way he can score. If you look back to his 2nd half in GS last season - he was really quite good.
Juan de Fuca brought in Martell Webster to help shore up his 3-point shooting. I wonder if there are enough minutes for him in Minny?
And Arctic picked up Chris Douglas-Roberts. Can he stay in Milwaukee's constantly rotating lineup?? I really wonder if he can. I think the only 2 constants in Milwaukee are Bogut and Jennings - everyone after that really is a fantasy risk (in my opinion). However, he's played big minutes in 3 straight games so we'll see how he pans out. It looks like Arctic is going to play CDR next week.
Going back to Noah's injury for a minute I noticed that Chilliwack essentially offered him up on the Live Scoreboard. What would it take to get Noah?? Is he a good value for next season? He's $22 bucks currently. Is he worth $27?? Looking at his numbers this season I would have to say absolutely yes - he's keeper material. So, what would it take to get him?? And will anyone make Benny an offer? And what is Benny looking for?? Would Tyrus Thomas and Nicolas Batum be enough?
Still working on my list of top keepers for next season...stay tuned.
JE
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