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• Hate to enforce this but you need to cut more Galactica. If we’re gonna go through this big reset on we do need to keep our teams valid at the very least.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 27, 2024 8:05 AM
• Now that I know that the cuts were intentional and done with a full understanding of how the auction system works, I'm in favor of letting them stand. My general preference would be that these sorts of huge cuts don't happen often, because they tend to lead to dramatically below-market prices for the teams that can participate in the ensuing rounds of auctions. And this is a pretty dramatic shakeup so close to the playoffs, especially for a team like mine that has limited options to dramatically shed salary. But I can see Helliburton's logic and just because I dislike these moves (for my own selfish reasons), it doesn't mean they shouldn't be allowed. Just my thoughts.
  Bennie and the Chets at Feb 27, 2024 4:11 AM
• I’m genuinely unsure what to do here: I can see it from both sides and seems people feel differently. Should we put it to a vote?
  
  NIV, do you have a recommendation based on league precedent?
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 27, 2024 12:01 AM
• Eh, I guess it is a strategy that could work out. I mean cutting Trae especially makes sense. And yeah, every player on my team might be on the waivers in two days, so maybe it does work out for you.
  Basketball Galactica at Feb 26, 2024 9:11 PM
• Trae Young is essentially ruled out for the rest of our season. Realizing I only have a handful of high usage players and would mostly likely start dipping in the standings anyway, my rationale was that 1 player(albeit the most valuable) was less valuable than having depth. So I did it to see if I could claim any players off of waivers that other teams were cutting or just have cash for the next season.
  
  I apologize for breaking everything.
  Full of Hell-iburton at Feb 26, 2024 9:09 PM
• Alright, so, if post-hoc Commissioner decisions *are* on the table, then, and we're not purely by the book of the Ottoneu Constitution, then the best move for the league is probably to undo the cuts in all honesty. That's my opinion at least. The move isn't a viable one.
  Basketball Galactica at Feb 26, 2024 9:02 PM
• Agreed. Need to get under cap. You also get locked out of even setting lineups so your team is completely useless.
  It's Darko and Hell is Hot at Feb 26, 2024 8:58 PM
• when the commissioner wrote " I'm sure no one is considering doing this but just a friendly reminder, if you decide to go after Jokic or Trae, you still must cut until your roster is valid. You cannot take him unless you are willing to go to cut town, population, your team. " i think that means you need to get legal immediately.
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 8:55 PM
• I was always under assumption if you go over cap you immediately have to cut and get legal. That's how all my leagues are except one.
  Hartbreakers at Feb 26, 2024 8:53 PM
• So yeah, I don't really need an answer right away since I'm going to try to get him for a little less in the auction, but am I allowed to have the team in an illegal state thru end of the season and simply suffer the no-other-auction-add consequences? usually it'd be a bad idea but for Jokic at what feels like a great price... yeah.
  
  And maybe this is all a double bluff to get someone to bid $143!
  Basketball Galactica at Feb 26, 2024 8:48 PM
• Full transparancy, I don't think I can necessarily run my team next year with a new job so I might have a foot out already, but I am trying to position this team well in case.
  
  But I don't see anything in the constitution that makes it illegal for, say, me to simply claim Jokic and be locked out of all activities for the rest of the season. This makes... complete sense from my team's perspective. That is not a legal move in this league, it's against kind of an unwritten rule or one I don't see? Right now I'm not doing it because that's the vibe I get but I definitely want to.
  Basketball Galactica at Feb 26, 2024 8:39 PM
• I don't know that I have a strong opinion on what we do/don't do. I do agree that even though the strategy in general is in theory sound, it's definitely strange to see it from a team in a playoff spot.
  It's Darko and Hell is Hot at Feb 26, 2024 8:10 PM
• I understand what your saying but it's a dynasty league and this is what make it great. Trading star players at the deadline for next year is tanking also. Personally I could make a run at a 100-110 Joker without being illegal and still have a shot at this thing. Maybe I'm in the minority on this so I'll just wait to see what's decided.
  Hartbreakers at Feb 26, 2024 7:37 PM
• Cutting expensive players is really only viable if the league allows teams to sit in a somewhat illegal state while their cuts are re-auctioned to clear cap space. Since that isn't a thing in this league, I don't think there's any way that Jokic goes for more than $100. Embiid also has risks associated with him, whereas Jokic is a top-3 player in MVP form right now, so I don't know if I agree with that comparison.
  
  I also have no idea why this person took over this team in 7th place, tried to sell players to me (the team in 12th place, to be clear), and then half a game out of the playoffs cut Jokic. Should the 5th and 6th place teams tank because they don't think they are as good as the first place team? I think some consideration should be given to what 'being competitive' means in this league.
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 7:20 PM
• Cutting expensive players is really only viable if the league allows teams to sit in a somewhat illegal state while their cuts are re-auctioned to clear cap space. Since that isn't a thing in this league, I don't think there's any way that Jokic goes for more than $100. Embiid also has risks associated with him, whereas Jokic is a top-3 player in MVP form right now, so I don't know if I agree with that comparison.
  
  I also have no idea why this person took over this team in 7th place, tried to sell players to me (the team in 12th place, to be clear), and then half a game out of the playoffs cut Jokic. Should the 5th and 6th place teams tank because they don't think they are as good as the first place team? I think some consideration should be given to what 'being competitive' means in this league.
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 7:19 PM
• Pretty cool that all the big-ticket guys (besides Embiid) have all been pretty healthy this season.
  Dunkness on the Edge of Town at Feb 26, 2024 7:16 PM
• Good point. Minimum for Joker would be $72, which would still necessitate $144 in cuts from a team. Let me send some messages
  Dunkness on the Edge of Town at Feb 26, 2024 7:13 PM
• It is a viable strategy to see how the dominoes fall and try to grab other guys who get cut cheaper. Could potentially be better than the return you'd get trying to trade Jokic in the offseason but it's a gamble of course.
  It's Darko and Hell is Hot at Feb 26, 2024 7:12 PM
• 2 weeks ago in one of my money leagues, Embiid was cut and re-auctioned for $60. I know he is hurt so a bit different and not uncommon to see this in my experience .
  Hartbreakers at Feb 26, 2024 7:09 PM
• My bigger interest is cap space. Darko has the most at $12. Even if Jokic hits auction and goes for only $100, that's $200 of cuts the winning team would have to make with penalties. Is anyone prepared to slash half their payroll or are we gonna have a waiver wire Jokic?
  Dunkness on the Edge of Town at Feb 26, 2024 7:05 PM
• I remember having a huge learning curve when I first started playing, so I totally get it. But my question is if these players were cut due to not fully understanding how the auction system works, is there any chance we can just reverse these cuts and put them back on his team? Otherwise this is quite a dramatic late-season shakeup that could have serious repercussions this season and next season as well (if someone gets these players way below market).
  Bennie and the Chets at Feb 26, 2024 6:53 PM
• I'm sure no one is considering doing this but just a friendly reminder, if you decide to go after Jokic or Trae, you still must cut until your roster is valid. You cannot take him unless you are willing to go to cut town, population, your team.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 26, 2024 3:21 PM
• I'm sure no one is considering doing this but just a friendly reminder, if you decide to go after Jokic or Trae, you still must cut until your roster is valid. You cannot take him unless you are willing to go to cut town, population, your team.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 26, 2024 3:21 PM
• Fair play Austin, just making a point. Jokic auction is gonna be lit.
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 11:46 AM
• Tanking in an auction league though? Gonna be interesting when Jokic goes back up!
  Dunkness on the Edge of Town at Feb 26, 2024 11:44 AM
• Just to give a little grace to Austin, it’s his first time playing Ottoneu and also fantasy in general. If there was any confusion about these cuts let me know!
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 26, 2024 11:39 AM
• Just to give a little grace to Austin, it’s his first time playing Ottoneu and also fantasy in general. If there was any confusion about these cuts let me know!
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 26, 2024 11:39 AM
• half a game out of the playoffs with the best categories player.... "can't compete"....
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 11:28 AM
• Yes, I have some good pieces, but ultimately can't compete this season. Tanking.
  Full of Hell-iburton at Feb 26, 2024 11:25 AM
• I'm going to assume he is tanking for the #1 overall pick.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 26, 2024 10:33 AM
• Interesting...very interesting 🤔.
  Hartbreakers at Feb 26, 2024 10:15 AM
• hey why did the 7th place team cut jokic? this isn't a riddle
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 26, 2024 10:00 AM
• I'm always game for deadline trades if anybody is looking to shake things up. I've got a decent mix of category savants for all your deadline shopping needs.
  Magnum Rollers at Feb 13, 2024 12:02 PM
• It was about time to find some prospects for the rebuild
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Feb 7, 2024 10:03 AM
• Oh heck yeah! Niv added G-League and College Stats. That's an awesome feature upgrade. Thanks Niv.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 7, 2024 9:57 AM
• Oh heck yeah! Niv added G-League and College Stats. That's an awesome feature upgrade. Thanks Niv.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 7, 2024 9:57 AM
• *take
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 5, 2024 8:44 AM
• *take
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 5, 2024 8:43 AM
• Dude I was thinking the same thing! Feel free to talk over my team.
  We Shall All Be Hield at Feb 5, 2024 8:43 AM
• If We Shall All Be Hield also wants to quit the league now I understand.
  Magnum Rollers at Feb 4, 2024 10:38 PM
• If I'd accepted a subpar Tatum offer I'd have complained but as is this is a Godsend for my team lol
  Basketball Galactica at Jan 31, 2024 5:35 PM
• No worries at all, NIV. I honestly wouldn’t have even noticed!
  We Shall All Be Hield at Jan 31, 2024 5:28 PM
• No worries at all, NIV. I honestly wouldn’t have even noticed!
  We Shall All Be Hield at Jan 31, 2024 5:28 PM
• I really really apologize to all of you for messing the date up. Let me know on the forums or directly if you have any questions or concerns. Won't happen again!
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Jan 31, 2024 5:21 PM
• Good. I much prefer that date. If my team isn't threatening for a playoff spot at that point then everybody is available for future pieces.
  Magnum Rollers at Jan 31, 2024 5:13 PM
• My brain is broken and I apologize. Trades must be completed by the end of the day (ET) on 2/29
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Jan 31, 2024 12:39 PM
• Nice catch, Magnum!
  Dunkness on the Edge of Town at Jan 31, 2024 12:36 PM
• holy cow the deadline is definitely supposed to be in one month, and was the end of february in 2023.
  Why do we Tacko Fall sir? at Jan 31, 2024 12:35 PM
• Deadline day. I clicked on the rules page to see if it's midnight or what and there it says the deadline is the last day of February so that wasn't helpful. I'd assume midnight eastern, but who knows? If you want to make a deadline trade feel free to send something over or ping me in the chat. I'm always up for trade talks.
  Magnum Rollers at Jan 31, 2024 12:32 PM
• We here at Basketball Galactica are still recovering from not having our lineups set for the Embiid 70 pt game, but the team is back in business on the trade front, any offers appreciated, and we should be sending some out over the weekend as well
  Basketball Galactica at Jan 25, 2024 7:31 PM