#SLOE: People's Basketball Sim League

OBJECTIVE: 452 words (1 point) or "Podcast Length" of videos total about 2 minutes (0 points) - we'll go with 1 point.
SUBJECTIVE: There was a ton of work that went on to make the videos in the background, and the "You are not the Father" theme was hilarious to me. My preference would be to see the ...

Or perhaps Doug is tooting his own horn.
#7

How well do you understand training players to the next level?
I'd say I'm pretty ASTUTE in this area of the game at this point in my GMing career... having only done it for like 78 seasons or so.

Don't you mean https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJlU-VA-adLRJO0O_7RVPvw ...

OBJECTIVE: Over 2000 words, 6 points
SUBJECTIVE: This is a great idea for a series of posts, and as I did last season, I will award 3 points now as it is doing a good job of touching the entire league. Since the trade deadline hasn't happened yet, I am witholding the last point pending write-ups of ...

Same

Training Day is coming fast.
How well do you understand training players to the next level?
What can you share with the rest of us about how to develop talent through the weight room?
What do you look for in players with potential for growth?
How do you encourage it?

I think I understand ...

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WigNosy wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 10:17 pm

AngryBanana wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:50 pm Coordinating a trade between the Cavs, Kings, and Bucks.

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#5

AngryBanana wrote: Thu Dec 11, 2025 2:50 pm Coordinating a trade between the Cavs, Kings, and Bucks.

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Looks like we are going to have tightly contested playoff races at the top and bottom of the brackets.
Parity might be settling over this period of NPBSL with many teams seemingly having a shot at the ship this year, and finding many ways to get wins.
Which metric is most telling of which teams ...

Same

When you trade a future first, you are trading for that teams' "draft slot" at the beginning of the season to pick a "You're the Worst" pick.

As an example, when the Jazz got the Pacers' pick at #9 in our initial post, it was due to receiving a "future first" in a trade.

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Bumping this thread with a reminder that "minimum tax bills" are established as of the Trade Deadline at Sim 8 (one real life week from the date of bump) so teams that wish to maneuver on their tax bill need to make roster moves prior to the trade deadline.

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Bump following Lamp trade

Based on roster construction, which teams are over/under performing?
What strategy do you think would help them perform better, or explain why they are performing above expectations?

Rules: 1 point if you give thoughtful answers, which I will award after the timer ends for responses. The timer ...

Trailblazers release Brooke Steppe. Don't bother hopping on that plan from New York.

BLUNTFORCETRAUMABLAZERS

C: Thurl Bailey (C) - 36
PF: Steve Johnson (PF) - 36
SF: James Worthy (SF) - 36
SG: Kelly Tripucka (SG) - 36
PG: Lester Conner (PG) - 36
6th: Alex English (C/PF/SF) - 30
7th: Quintin Dailey (SG/PG) - 20
8th: Mike McGee (SF/SG) - 10
9th: Steve Stipanovich (C/PF) - 0
10th ...

The fans in New York:



#3

Portland sends:
Jeff Lamp

New York sends:
Steve Stipanovich
Brooke Steppe
Knicks' 1989 first-round pick
8 points

The Trailblazers accept.

Portland releases Ed Nealy. Sorry, dude.

FYI - Forum Clock & Post Clock are NOT synced. My presser was in 42 minutes before the deadline

@WigNosy

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Per the rules thread: https://pbsl.ijbl.net/viewtopic.php?t=14450
Pre-Season Pressers can start anytime during FA until the due date and time of the ...

My computer says 5:29 am on 12/5.


My time zone settings are UTC -800 (Pacific Standard Time).

Ergo, the post was made at 7:29 am on 12/5 Central Standard Time.

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Your presser points will
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