wshuford (13 posts)  10/7/2012 12:07 PM

I'm very tempted to accept this offer.

#5 ranked player on season projections = Steph Curry (0.48)
#23 ranked player on season projections = Branon Jennings/Josh Smith (0.28)

= 0.76 total

Da Ruhl (174 posts)  10/7/2012 12:30 PM

I probably would. A few things to consider:

- Can you negotiate him up from the 13th round on the giveback pick? Worth a shot.

- Do you want to try a punt FT% strategy? If so, you can likely get D12 at 5. Would feel a bit better about this if his health was clear.

- Any chance CP3 or Love falls to 5? If you think you can get one of them, probably not a good trade.

- Do KD & LBJ look good given your league's playoff schedule?

-DR

wshuford (13 posts)  10/8/2012 10:12 AM

I was seriously considering punting FT% and grabbing D12 with the 5th pick. My main concern with that strategy is that my 2nd and 3rd round picks are #23 & #33 because it's a 14 team league. Landing Josh Smith @ 23 & Andre Igoudala @ 33 would be ideal, but if someone grabbed either before me, I'd be stuck reaching for lesser talent. I'd hate to be in a panic and grab Igoudala @ 23, then hope that Rondo is available at 33.

It COULD work, especially in a 10 or 12 team league... but having a rock-solid foundation that I'd get with the #2 pick gives me the flexibility to determine the identity of my team based on what bargains I find later in the draft.

I highly doubt that CP3 or Love would fall to #5. If I had the #4 pick, I'd stay put. 

LBJ & KD have more playoff games (11 & 10) than D12 (9) also.

I've tried to negotiate up to 11th round pick for the giveback and was told NO DEAL. I'll keep trying, but I don't want to let the difference between #142 & #170 ruin my shot at LBJ or KD.

Thanks for your input. I've always wanted to punt around Dwight, but now this offer seems to good to refuse.

DaCommish (62 posts)  10/8/2012 11:16 AM

Nahhh I would keep Durant/LBJ, they are toooo good to trade away.

Da Ruhl (174 posts)  10/8/2012 11:03 PM

Agree with youir thoughts, not totally clear cut but I would go for it.

-DR

wshuford (13 posts)  10/23/2012 5:28 PM

The draft happened without the trade. I picked Russell Westbrook #5 and Al Horford #23. He picked Kevin Durant #2. Now he wants to still do the trade? My biggest concern is how I'd restructure my team after losing a PG & C... but getting Durant seems worth it. Should I accept the trade?

Da Ruhl (174 posts)  10/23/2012 10:36 PM

Tough call. On projections it looks about even I think. If it will really disrupt your team I'd probably pass. Main reason for my change in view from earlier is I think Horford at #23 is a steal - I think he'll finish with first round value.

How do their playoff schedules look?

-DR