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The Basics ============================================================================= The Basics ---------- Association mode is in essence the general manager mode with the optional ability to play the games. It allows the user to play/manage more than one season (unlike the season mode) for a team and even resign (leave) for another team. This 2k has many new features, including the trade finder, which makes association mode from the perspective of the general manager more enjoyable, multi-faceted, and versatile. Options ------- These are the options when you start an association and what each of these options do when enabled. Most of these can also be changed during the regular season at any time, as well. Number of Players: How many players are going to play? Season Length: What do you want the length of the season to be? Play NBA D-League Games: Do you want to play D-League games? Team Chemistry: Do you want personality and success/failure to affect gameplay? Player Roles: If on, roles alter player morale. Progressive Fatigue: Do you want fatigue to take effect? Trade Deadline: Do you want a trade deadline or not? Trade Override: Basically "force trade," you can force any trade with this option barring the soft/hard cap. Allow CPU Trades: Do you want CPU team to trade with each other? Preseason Games: Do you want to play preseason games? Injuries: Do you want injuries to occur? Headline Ticker: Changes the ticker to real life or the franchise. Fantasy Draft: Do you want a fantasy draft before starting? Fantasy Draft Set Order: Do you want to set the order of the fantasy draft? Customize League: You can change leagues with this option. Substitution Method: Do you want people substituted by rotation or fatigue? Conference Quarterfinals: How long do you want the quarterfinals to be? Conference Semifinals: How long do you want the semifinals to be? Conference Finals: How long do you want the conference finals to be? NBA Finals: How long do you want the NBA finals to be? Quarter Length: How long do you want played quarters to be? Sim Quarter Length: How long do you want simulated quarters to be? Autosave: Do you want autosave on or off? Options That I Use ------------------ These the options that I use for my associations and what you should probably use when trying to emulate my association strategies. Number of Players: Just one Season Length: 82 games Play NBA D-League Games: Off Team Chemistry: On Player Roles: On Progressive Fatigue: On Trade Deadline: Your choice. Sometimes I like to play with it off because I like to make trades, but you can kind of cheat by trading for a pick during the last game of the season or trade away a retiring player for someone that isn't retiring. With that said, I mostly keep it on. Trade Override: Definitely off. Optionally, you could put it on just in case you make a mistake trade in haste and want to trade back what you just traded. But don't use it for evil or it will break the mechanics of association mode! Allow CPU Trades: I kept it off for the strategies so that they are easily replicable on a specific basis, but if you are just playing by yourself you could turn it on. Preseason Games: On. For the next option. Injuries: Definitely on to emulate real-life. If not on, old players will rule the game. Headline Ticker: Your choice. I normally choose franchise so I can see the association's statistics. Fantasy Draft: Off for strategies, on if you want to do it. Fantasy Draft Set Order: On or off, your choice. Customize League: Off a majority of the time, unless you want to even out the west and the east. Substitution Method: I usually put it on rotation, but you can do either. Conference Quarterfinals: Keep this at the default unless you want to play a quick one game playoff and win it. This is considered a form of cheating, but it can get annoying to keep losing when you have 99 rated team. Conference Semifinals: Default. See above. ^ Conference Finals: Default. See above. ^ NBA Finals: Default. See above. ^ Quarter Length: Whatever you normally play games on during exhibition. Sim Quarter Length: Keep it at the default 12 minutes to emulate real-life. Autosave: I usually keep this off because I usually finish in one sitting. Association Customization Options --------------------------------- These are the options when you start an association and what each of these options do when enabled. Lineup Management: Do you want the computer to handle injuries? Simulation Strategy: Do you want the computer to handle the simming strategy? Prospect Scouting: Do you want your scouts to scout without delegation? Player Trading: Do you want the CPU to make trades for you? Player Roles: Do you want to manage player roles or not? Staff Contracts: Do you want to manage staff contracts or not? Player Contracts: Do you want to manage player contracts or not? Pre-Draft Workout: Do you want your assistants to do the workout? NBA Draft: Do you want to handle the draft? Training Camps: Do you want to manage who goes to which training camp? Options I Use ------------- Lineup Management: Off. Simulation Strategy: On. Prospect Scouting: On, although it is your choice. Player Trading: Definitely off. Player Roles: Off. Staff Contracts: Off. Player Contracts: Off. Pre-Draft Workout: On. NBA Draft: Off. Training Camps: On. Team Chemistry -------------- Player roles affect morale and player ratings. If you have a starter/star playing on the bench, his morale and rating suffers. By the same token, if you have a player at his ideal role, his morale rises to satisfactory/content. If you have upset players, however, the team chemistry for the year goes down and this can lead to no reward points in the (pretty simple to get) category as well as a worse record since individual player ratings suffer. NBA Draft Options ----------------- Auto-Generate Rookies: Rookies are generated randomly, but this is comparable to any draft the NBA has had in the past. Create/Edit Draft Class: Allows you to edit the draft class. Load Draft Class: Allows you to load a draft class from your console. Download Draft Class from 2K Share: Allows you to download a draft class. NBA.COM ------- Headlines: See the headlines (recent games, trade opportunities), power ranking, record, division rank, conference rank, overall rating, team chemistry, and cap room. Handy for finding teams below the salary cap as well as unhappy players that you can trade for during the season. Home Page: Your team's headline page. Standings > Division: The standings for the division. Standings > Conference: The standings for the conference. Standings > Team Comparison > Streaks: Allows you to see the streaks of all teams in all the different divisions. Standings > Team Comparison > Ahead and Behind: Allows you to see the record when at different times during a game. Standings > Team Comparison > Margin and Statistics: Allows you to see the record versus .500+ teams, FG%+ teams, Rebounding+ teams, and record with fewer turnovers. Standings > Power Rankings: See the power ranking of all the teams and where they place compared to other teams. Standings > [Last Year] Standings: See the standings for the previous year. Statistics > Team Stats: See the team statistics, such as wins and losses. Statistics > Player Stats: See the player statistics, such as points per game, offensive rebounds per game, assists per game, etc. Statistics > Metric Stats: See advanced player statistics. Statistics > Rookie Report: See how the rookies are performing, as well as their ratings for offense, defense, and rebounding. League News > Rumor Mill: See what is rumored to be happening in the mode. League News > Transaction Report: See the transactions made during the mode. League News > Injured Report: See who has been injured during the mode. Awards > Players of the Week: See the best two players of the week. Awards > Players of the Month: See the best two players of the month. Awards > Rookies of the Month: See the best two rookies of the month. Records > NBA Records: See all the NBA records. Records > Team Records: See the records for a particular team. League History > Past Champions: See who has previously won an NBA title. League History > Season Awards: See who has previously won different awards, like MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc. League History > League Leaders: See the previous league leaders for different statistics such as the scoring champion, etc. League History > Team History: See the team history and statistics such as playoff appearances, record as GM, previous record, NBA championships, etc. League History > Hall of Fame: See previous Hall of Famers and their stats. Calendar -------- The place where you see all the games and where you can play/simulate games. General Manager --------------- Manage Roster > Rosters: See the current rosters for all the teams. Manage Roster > Tendencies: See the player tendencies. You can only see them for your team's players unless you scout. Manage Roster > Player Roles: See the roles of the players. Manage Roster > Team Needs: See the breakdown for players per position as well as players per team. Manage Roster > Player Contracts: See the contracts of each player for each team per year. Manage Roster > Upcoming Free Agents: See the upcoming free agents. Manage Roster > Free Agents: See the free agent list. You can sign'em if you have cap/player space. Manage Roster > Trades > Trade: "The trade screen." You can make 3 way trades, as well. Manage Roster > Trades > Player Finder: Find a particular based on a number of qualities. Manage Roster > Trades > Trade Finder: See what you can get for the selected player(s) in a trade. You can also use this to see what the other team wants for their player. Staff: See the staff, fire the staff, extend the staff's contracts. Scouting > NBA Scouting: Gives you the ability to see all of the statistics for other team's players if you scout them. Scouting > Prospect Scouting: See the next draft class. You can see the player's ratings, comparable player, and scout them to find out more accurate information. Scouting > Scout Status: Is the scout available? What is the scout's grade? Scouting > Scouted Prospect List: See who you have scouted previously. Team Budget: See the team salary for the current year up to four years ahead. You can only see for the current team. You can see staff budget, hard cap room, cap room, team salary, and what the hard cap and salary cap are at for the year. Resign Position: Resign from being GM and GM another another. Coaching -------- Gameplan > Rotation: Set the rotation and minutes for players. Gameplan > Situationals: Set the situational lineups. Gameplan > Coach Profiles: Choose team's playbook and things like tempo. Gameplan > Playbooks > Offense: Change the offensive plays for a button. Gameplan > Playbooks > Defense: Change the defensive plays for a button. Coach Settings: Change the coach settings (so you don't have to do it every game). Live Practice: Practice with the team. Team Practice: Have the whole team practice something. You can change drill, effort, and focus. Development: Develop a player by performing a particular drill. Reward Points: Shows all the reward points as well as what you have received. Player Scouting: Scout the players you think you want to sign later. NBA D-League ------------ Calendar: See the scheduled game for your D-League team. Standings: See the standings for your D-League team. NBA D-League Roster: See the roster for all the D-League teams. In this screen, you can also sign players. Statistics: See the statistics for players in the D-League. Injury Report: See who has been injured in the D-League. Options ------- Change all the aforementioned options and all the regular options for your association. ============================================================================= 2. Team Strategies ============================================================================= You can emulate these strategies almost to a T with the CPU trade option off, although you can never predict the draft. These strategies are to "make dynasties" in the game, or at least teams that consistently make the playoffs as a good seed. These are MY OPINION, somewhat CONTROVERSIAL, and always for the betterment of the team. Please don't hate mail me because I traded Iguodala from the 76ers or traded away some old veteran that's always been on the team. This is NOT theorycraft because I am actually doing what I say. I don't cheat at all in these strategies. I don't trade for LeBron, Kobe, Wade, Paul, and Howard or give slave contracts (7 years, 500K a year to stars) either. This is true general manager stuff. ...at least, what you can do in this game using the trade finder. Most of these strategies involve trading for similar-type players and signing similar-type players. Just like it was the Carmelo sweepstakes at the beginning of the year, now we have the Chris paul sweepstakes in two years as well as a Landry Fields mid-level exception which is kinda like Allen Iverson's MLE. What I'm saying is that these strategies can be used for other players, and just because I always go after Paul/Westbrook and Fields doesn't mean you "have to" do the same. You'd be fine most of the time waiting a year for another point guard like Brandon Jennings. **These might not be the best strategies.** I have seen people on message boards with better first year teams than my first year teams and I have also seen my teams better than their teams. I do not know if they used force trade or traded away their draft picks, but these strategies work without cheating and they are used for the most current rosters instead of past rosters. Speaking of cheating, if you want to do that instead (not in these strategies), besides force trading for stars, the "slight" cheating involves going to player edit to see rookies' full ratings, going to player edit to see players' full ratings, and signing slave contracts to players already on your team because they want a lot of money. I consider this slight cheating because you already have some information and just want more, or you already have the player and just need to meet the hard cap. Philadelphia 76ers ("A Typical Association") ------------------ Despite being the 13th overall ranked team, the 76ers have only a small chance to actually win a title. With that said, I totally dismantle the team and work from the ground up with the young players on the team while also letting the old players with small contracts go into free agency. First, though, I try to get all that I can out of the players that I have. The first order of business is Iguodala; he's a great player, but quickly reaching his peak. Rated at 87, if you put him and him alone in the trade finder you can trade him and a 2012 first rounder for Tyreke Evans. Sounds stupid? When you think about it, Iguodala only has a couple more years before he peaks and starts to go downhill. Tyreke Evans, on the other hand, is rated at five stars - one more than Iguodala - and is only 21 years old with an A+ potential. The caveat is the first rounder - but why gamble with a draft when you can have 21 year old 81 rated A+ potential guard with a very loyal mindset and a thought to resign. It's pretty much a no brainer when you bring the loyalty and fact that he can double as a point guard into the mix. After that, I need to get rid of Elton Brand's contract. He's a good player and all (and was pretty damn good), but he's past his prime and hogging up cap space. If you play your cards right, you can sign Chris Paul in the offseason in a few years from now, and that's just not possible with Brand on the roster. With this in mind, I trade him for basically nothing to the T'Wolves. Wayne Ellington to be exact - a 61 rated, one star shooting guard with a basically little 3 yr contract and a C+ potential. He can maybe mature in a one and half star shooting guard during his last year with me if I give him a little playing time, so his value in the end will be the same as Brand's even though he costs a lot less money. I do the same thing for Nocioni; decent player, but the three year mid-range salary contract kills it. He's 30 and has no potential. I trade him and Daniels (a 35 year old) to the Wizards for the young power forward Kevin Seraphin. He's only rated a 54 but again we are clearing cap space for Chris Paul. The next order of business is Spencer Hawes. He's another good player, three star rated, but he will probably sign with another team during the offseason. And if you decide to keep him and give him a big contract, you won't be able to sign CP3 and you'll have two centers. So what do I do? I trade him to the Thunder for Cole Aldrich, Nazr Mohammed, and a 2nd round 2011 pick. Aldrich is the main part of this deal - he is a rookie and has basically four years with you for cheap. He can develop into three stars or more with you. The last order of business is Thaddeus Young. He's gonna become a free agent and he states he's gonna test his value on the open market. I use the trade finder again and trade Thaddeus Young and Tony Battie for Al-Farouq Aminu of the Clippers. Aminu is another rookie that has a small four year contract - he's loyal and you'll get a ton of reward points for starting him. Battie is nothing - a 34 y/o that is 57 rated. He's only put in for cap and the fact that you can now raid the free agent market. After these trades, it's time to get some free agents. The obligatory ones are Kelenna Azubuike and Larry Hughes - they are each one and a half stars in value. I sign Azubuike to a 3 year $12.2M deal and Larry Hughes to a small $2.65M deal. Since we have a 15 player max, sign Azubuike first and Hughes a little later. Trade Azubuike and a old player for Eric Maynor and another Thunder second rounder. Maynor has basically 3 years and he's only 23 with a B- potential. He can mature unlike Azubuike who will only peak. We now have another open spot - this time for Larry Hughes from free agency. After signing him, I immediately trade him to the Kings for Hassan Whiteside. Whiteside is next to useless in this game because he's rated so low and is so young, but he's a Center and has a little potential so he's a One and Half Star player also. He makes good trade bait. We're done trading for this season now. Only old or lowly rated players have expiring contracts and we have a better younger nucleus. Before you start simming, go to the rotation menu and switch Evan Turner and Louis Williams so Turner is sixth man. We need all the reward points we can get and they are only three points apart. I also take away from the old players and give more to Turner so he has 31 minutes as the sixth man. We have three rookies with big minutes - this means a lot of rookie reward points, but probably not a good season. One last thing: trade the 2nd rounder you got from the Thunder for the 2012 second round pick that you got from the Wizards. Basically, the Thunder are going to make the playoffs (may even win it all) and the Wizards are going to be bottomfeeders, even with a good draft pick and John Wall. Now we're ready to simulate the season. Be sure to hold practices and whatnot to do as best as possible. Or, if you're holding out for a good pick, don't do any practices at all. Also, scout the new draft class to find the right player since we're not gonna have that great of a record. I ended up in 11th place with a 31-51 record (better than last season) and three all-rookie second team players. After the playoffs, go passed staff signing (you can sign no one anyway) and to team/player options. Accept the options for Evans and Maynor. Do not resign any of the older players that have expired contracts - we have the draft to get new players. For the lottery, I ended up with the 5th pick even though I was 4th in chances. Not bad for something so random! I sign both of the rookies even if the second round pick is terribad. He's good for cap space. Simulate to free agency. Here, lo and behold, Hawes and Young were both free agents! Talk about missing the bullet! Both restricted, yes, but they'll want a lot of money soon - a lot of money that you need to sign superstars. At the screen where you can improve player's statistics by using reward points, use the reward points on your franchise player, Tyreke Evans. I only had enough for perimeter shooting. In the new season, I drafted a point guard just as good a Jrue Holiday, so I ended up trading Jrue away along with Whiteside (see? trade bait comes in handy) for Kevin Love (!!). Love won't get much better, but he's young, very loyal, and great for a Power Forward. My second rounder actually ended up being two stars even though he was only rated at 54, so I traded him and the Wizards' second round pick back to the Wizards for Trevor Booker and the Thunder's 2nd round pick. This was a good trade because Booker is actually useful in the game with a much higher rating. Now I also trade Speights and Aldrich for a rookie 70s rated rookie center. Why? Because Speights' contract ends this year and he might not come back or will want a lot of money. Aldrich is a loss, but he won't be very good until his contract is up. Besides, you get more reward points for having rookies starting anyway. (You can also draft the Center from before if you want.) I'm now rated 88 and the 7th best team, all by drafting and trading well. We make the playoffs this year as the eight seed - so no lottery pick for me. For the awards this year, I have first and second all-rookie team players but I don't get Rookie of the Year (first pick got that). I get knocked out in the first round by the Miami Heat. In the offseason, I fire the assistant coach Curry because his contract has expired. This may or may not be a good idea, as you cannot back out of a fire of anything other than head coach, but luckily I got a better assistant coash for only $325K more. I fire Washington (of course) and get someone better. I keep Graham and Johnson. For the player options screen, I accept everyone's option beside Seraphin. In the resign screen, I resign Love to a 6 year contract worth around $80 million and don't resign Seraphin. I skip the draft as I traded my first rounder away to get Tyreke. For free agency, I make sure to sign Chris Paul if he's available. If not, I recommend reloading and trying again - he's just that pivotal to this franchise being a real contender. I also get Landry Fields in a MLE deal if I can. This works at least half the time in my experience. You now have two players in the 90s (Evans and Paul), a reliable PF/C in the low 80s (Love), and a slew of high 70s players (Fields, Rookie 1, Rookie 2 Turner). This is just a plain good team, and you should make a good seed for the year and in the future. No one below 79 as starters for me, and five 70s players on the bench with three high 70s bench players. You should be good to go for the dynasty now. Before simming, switch Fields with Aminu so Fields is starting at Small Forward with big minutes. Also, trade away Louis Williams and Eric Maynor for Courtney Lee and Goran Dragic of the most likely the Rockets. Or any other trade to get good guys with years for contracts that are going to end soon. Also trade Wayne Ellington for a guy with multiple years. Now sim the season. I was the number 1 overall team this season, and you should be around there. I only got the 4 seed and got knocked out in the semifinals by the Bulls. In the offseason, I resigned all my staff, accepted all player options, and pivotal to my team I renegotiated a contract with Tyreke Evans. If you missed Chris Paul last year and didn't resign Love, you can probably get Jennings, Bynum, Harden, Smith, or Flynn this year if you free cap space properly. I got CP3, so I didn't need to do this. I simmed passed free agency, only getting a MLE player, and gave perimeter shooting development to Evans, Paul, Turner, and Fields. For the new season, I traded away Booker, Turner, Brackins, and Aminu for similarly rated rookie/second year players (the players that the game creates for the drafts) and simmed the season. We were the number 1 team this year and we won the championship! Keep going through seasons now, winning championships, all the while trading expiring contracts with 1 year left for bigger years contracts. You have just created a championship team! Sacramento Kings ---------------- The Kings are a fun franchise to play with in association mode. They have two young players with five stars (Tyreke Evans and Demarcus Cousins) and a few good players with expiring contracts to trade. They have a few problem contracts too, though. First things first, we need to trade Marcus Thornton. He's a great young player (and put the Kings on his back for a few games during the real year), but he will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and want a lot of money. He's "Somewhat Loyal" also, meaning he WILL test free agency. I trade him for Xavier Henry of the Grizzlies who I can get at least 4 years out of. I make sure to also get a 2011 second rounder, since the trade is not that even. Second, the "problem" contracts of Beno Udrih (2 yrs, $13.89M total with a player option he WILL take for a third year) and Francisco Garcia (3 yrs, $17.40M total). They are both 28, rated 69, and about to go downhill fast. I trade both of them and a first rounder 2012 for a first rounder 2011 from the Timberwolves. Here are the facts: the T'Wolves are consistently the worst team during the first year of simulation and we know what players are in the 2011 draft (if you downloaded a draft class) but we don't know squat for the 2012 draft. Besides, with the strategies I employ, we are a pretty decent team for the 2011-2012 season. Now that we have a ton of cap space and three spots, I sign Larry Hughes and Kelenna Azubuike from the free agent list. Give Azubuike a 3 year $12.24M deal and Hughes a 1 year deal. I immediately trade Hughes and my second rounder 2012 for Trevor Booker of the Wizards. As far as Azubuike, you can keep him for a year because his rating will go up a little, or trade him now for a player. I chose to trade him, and I traded him and Jermaine Taylor for Dorell Wright on the Warriors. We have 3 years with Wright. He's a pretty good overall player, but only has mediocre potential, so don't expect him to jump up in rating. After that, I trade Dalembert (expiring contract, 1 1/2 stars, old), the 2011 second rounder I acquired from the Grizzlies, and the Kings 2011 second rounder, all for Anderson Varejao (LOL) and the Cav's 2011 1st and 2nd round picks. Basically, you are trading Dalembert for Varejao (we can get rid of his big contract) and two second rounders for a probably lottery 1st rounder. This is a good deal. I immediately trade away Varejao's huge contract to the Thunder for Eric Maynor (I can get 3 years from him), Nick Collison (his contract goes down, the Thunder's 2011 first rounder, and Royal Ivey for Varejao, Hassan Whiteside (useless in this game besides trade bait), and Marquis Daniels (old player with an expiring contract). You can even trade away Collison for basically nothing if you like. Finally, we have a big problem at Point Guard with Jeter starting so I sign Rafer Alston from the free agent list. We can always trade him at the deadline if we want but he'll get a good few months work in starting for us anyway. Now sim the season. In my simulation, we started out at .500% but slowly crept down to 15th place by the end of the season. This is good, though, because we will get a great pick for the draft. I was the second worst team behind the Raptors (or is it in front? ^_^). We had an all-rookie first and second team player, as well as the most improved player in Dorell Wright. Sim the playoffs. During the offseason, go to the team options screen and accept the options for Evans, Thompson, Maynor, Greene, and Jeter. I got (kind of) unlucky during the draft lottery and got the 3rd, 4th, and 7th picks even though I had better chances to get better picks. I draft accordingly and get good players. I don't have the draft class on my Xbox (no internet to it), so I got one 81, one 80, and one 75 player. (It was, admittedly, a really good draft.) Send Evans and your best rookie to the training camps. I sent Evans to the perimeter shooting camp and my rookie to the basketball 101 camp. Your mileage may vary on how many reward points you obtained. For the next season, we have a few expiring contracts to deal with as well as the job of changing the rotation. First, I trade Jason Thompson and Trevor Booker to the T'Wolves for Kevin Love and Anthony Tolliver. This gives you a better Power Forward and, although it is his contract year, he is "extremely loyal" and will most likely resign with the team. Tolliver is just in there to meet the budget. Now we are the 9th best team and rated at 86! Simulate the season - I barely made it into the playoffs as the 8th seed, but got knocked out in the first round. I didn't get a rookie of the year, but I did get a first and second rookie team player. During the offseason, I extend the contract for head coach Paul Westphal, assistant coach Mario Elie, prospect scout Jeff Gentry, and trainer Pete Youngman. I fire Jerry Taylor and get someone comparable for less money. I accept all options besides Maynor and Casspi (you'll see why in a minute). I resign Kevin Love to a long deal (one more year than the default). He pretty much always resigns during the first period. Skip the lottery, draft, et cetera because we don't have any good picks. For free agency, we can sign Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook if they are free agents. Sometimes Paul is a free agent, sometimes Westbrook, and sometimes neither. Landry Fields is pretty much always a free agent, so sign him to a mid-level exception after signing Paul/Westbrook. For the training camps, send your new signings (Love, Paul/Westbrook) and second yearers in that order. I sent Westbrook to perimeter shooting, Love to basketball 101, and my best second yearer to basketball 101. Before simming the season, trade away Dorell Wright for a multi-year contract player of comparable value. I was the 5th overall team this year with a 90 rating. After simming the season, me (and you) should be around a 6-7 seed. I got knocked out of the playoffs in the first round again, but this time it was in seven games. My players developed some more (Cousins is now an 85 and Love even went up a point). During the offseason, resign Tyreke Evans to a long-term deal. You should be able to do this during the first resigning period. Now you're pretty much set - you have two players in the low 90s (Paul/Westbrook, Evans), and three players in the 80s (Love, Cousins, Rookie 1). You should win a ton of games each year for the next few years and maybe even a championship! Minnesota Timberwolves ---------------------- With only one division title under their belt all-time, the T'Wolves are truly a challenging association to play. Well, that is, unless you take into account they have a lot of good developing players with multi-year contracts. True, they aren't very good now, but with Love, Beasley, Flynn, and Johnson, they have a damn good nucleus! Since they have all their players in place already, we just need to do a little house cleaning. Of importance is Luke Ridnour, Darko Milicic, and Nikola Pekovic, all of which have long contracts of about $4.00M each. To remedy this, trade away Ridnour (4 yrs - $16.00M), Pekovic (3 yrs - $12.96M), and Anthony Tolliver (2 yrs - $4.25M) for Samuel Dalembert (one year contract) and Hassan Whiteside (good trade bait, small contract big years). After that trade, sign Larry Hughes to a one year deal and Azubuike to a three year $12.25M deal. Now trade away Hughes, Dalembert, and the 2nd round 2012 for Louis Williams (3 years), Jason Kapono, and their 2011 2nd round pick. Now trade Azubuike and the 2nd round pick you got from the 76ers for Trevor Booker of the Wizards. Trade Darko Milicic and the T'Wolves 2011 second round pick for Kevin Seraphin and the Wizard's 2012 second round pick. This is a good trade because Seraphin has a much smaller contract, but if you have a downloaded draft class that is loaded with talent, find another team where you don't lose your 2011 second round pick. Sign Eddy Curry and get your 2011 2nd round pick from the Wizards back in a Curry for second round pick trade. Before simming, give Booker bigger minutes so he has a chance to make an all- rookie team. Now simulate the season. I had a first and second all-team rookie as well as a first team all defense player in Wesley Johnson. Your mileage may vary a little here, especially on the defense player. I won 32 games and even though I was last in my conference, I was still about six teams up from the worst in the league. After simming the playoffs, skip to the staff resigning period in the offseason. Fire Kurt Rambis and sign the best available - I got lucky and I had a $4.15M coach available, but you might have only around a $3.00M coach available. Sign him to big years if he has a high potential and is half-way decent already. Resign John-Blair Bickerstaff. For the player resigning period, resign Sebastian Telfair if he is at one and a half stars. You can check in the trade finder still. Look at the lottery summary and do the pre-workout or have the simulator do it. For the draft, choose the best player available regardless of position. Since I personally was the eighth pick, I got a 69 Point Guard, so you should hopefully get around that. Try to get Wilson Chandler in the offseason. For training camps, send Johnson, Flynn, and Love to the proper camp, and in that order of importance. Johnson should go to the perimeter shooting camp. At season two, you have a big choice. You can either trade away all your good players (Randolph, Love, Beasley) for long contract players of comparable value or try to resign them on the offseason. Since this guide tries to keep the nucleus on the team together, I opt for resigning them. You should be a top ten team now. I was the seventh best team. Despite this, I still finished last in the season and had the exact same record. It might seem like we're going nowhere, but our players are developing. Sim the playoffs and resign staff at your discretion. I extend the trainer's contract, fire the prospect scout, and fire the NBA scout. Resign Beasley, Love, and Randolph. I was able to resign all of them during the resigning period. I caught somewhat of a break, although I was giving them all big minutes. If you find this not happening, just resign them during the free agency period. Do the lottery, pre-draft, and draft. I got really lucky during the draft and got the highest rated player with the fifth pick. He was an 81 small forward. Skip passed free agency, cut your low-rated rookies that you signed the past few seasons, and send Love to basketball 101 camp. In the third season, you have a little work to do on the lineup, but first we need to trade away all the one year players that have small minutes. This means trading Louis Williams and Sebastian Telfair for Marreese Speights of probably the 76ers. Small years for big years. Switch up the lineup a little now. I had my rookie Small Forward play Shooting Guard and had Johnson as the sixth man since the rookie was better. I also put Chandler at Power Forward, Love at Center, and Randolph as the seventh man. Speights should be the eighth man. With this lineup, we were the second best team and had a 93 overall rating. This team should win championship after championship for the next few years, and the players haven't even reached their best prime yet! Although Love might not develop, he is still one of the best Centers in the league, even though his primary position is Power Forward. Enjoy the seasons with the "good" T'Wolves now! Orlando Magic ------------- The Orlando Magic have a championship contending team already, so this strategy is a bit short. First thing you need to do is trade away Daniel Orton for the best thing available. He is rated at 59 and, despite being four stars, is next to useless in this game. I trade Orton and Jason Richardson to the Warriors for Monta Ellis, Charlie Bell, and their 2011 second round pick. Next trade Jameer Nelson, Brandon Bass, and Earl Clark to the warriors again for David Lee and Acie Law so you have a solid Power Forward. Now you should be rated number one overall and rated at 90 overall. This is about the best you can do with the team without trading Dwight Howard. You should be able to win at least one championship in the next few years with this team. Howard should resign with no trouble. The only real problem is Turkoglu, but he's the best you can get even when he declines. Just be sure to trade him for something before his player option, and perhaps use the draft to get a small forward. In the first year you can also trade away Turkoglu and all your draft picks for Shawn Marion and Peja Stojakovic, but this is perhaps just a small upgrade. Oklahoma City Thunder --------------------- The Thunder are pretty much set - they have a good young nucleus and a decent bench. We can make the team a littl better by trading Nate Robinson (getting older only 2 years left), Cole Aldrich (pretty useless in this game), and Nazr Mohammed (1 year, old, just to make money even) for David Lee, Dorrell Wright, and their 2011 second round pick. Now they will want to get rid of Lee anyway, but he's an upgrade from Ibaka and we need another small forward in the mix so Wright is a good call. You will have some rotation and morale problems, but those are only for players that are years away from the end of their contract and some won't take it as bad as others. Speaking of the rotation, have Ibaka play Center and put Perkins as the seventh man. This will make your team the seventh best team. There's not much more that can be done here without trading young starters, so sim a few seasons and see how you do - you might just win a championship in a year or two, especially when you consider the young developing talent. Resign Russell Westbrook and James Harden at all costs or trade them in their contract year. Kevin Durant might get a little snippety and want to opt for free agency when his contract is up, so watch out for that. Either trade him away on his contract year or give him the cash. Los Angeles Lakers ------------------ The Lakers won the championship last year, so it goes without saying that you don't need to do much in their association. You can do a little housecleaning if you want and rid yourself of the Luke Walton and Steve Blake contracts, but you are so over the cap it won't make much of a difference. The only thing you can do in the trade finder is trade away your rookies for an established player. I sometimes trade Ebanks and Caracter for Jason Richardson, but he's only a moderate, immediate upgrade. You can do whatever you like, as Ebanks will become a decent player in the future. Rotation problems are aplenty. You can keep it at what it's at to keep happiness up, or you can switch Lamar Odom with Ron Artest to go "big." Lamar is a better player even though he makes a good sixth man. Put Kobe Bryant at Point Guard (this is getting a little weird, but he has A ball handling) while placing Shannon Brown at Shooting Guard. With this setup, you will become the number one ranked team at a 91 overall rating. Washington Wizards ------------------ The Wizards are a rebuilding franchise. They aren't as tough as the Pistons or Raptors because they have a few great young pieces and a lot of players with stars, but they are still one of the tougher franchises to control. I don't consider any wacky trades with John Wall, but that option is always open to you, of course. The players that have expiring contracts are Yi Jianlin, Nick Young, and Josh Howard. Rashard Lewis, though a prolific scorer, has a huge contract. We need to solve these problems as well as sign a few free agents. Sadly, you can't get much for Rashard Lewis. However, since Wilson Chandler is becoming a free agent at the end of the year, we need to clear cap space for a same position player with better statistics. I trade away Lewis and Mustafa Shakur to the Timberwolves for Martell Webster and their 2012 second round pick. Remember we need to clear cap space, okay? Next I trade Nick Young (expiring contract) and Jianlian Yi (expiring contract) to the Raptors for Demar Derozan, Solomon Alabi, and their 2011 second round pick. Next I sign Azubuike from the free agent to a three year deal and also Larry Hughes to a one year deal. Trade away Hughes, Azubuike, and Josh Howard to the Clippers for Al-Farouq Aminu and Ryan Gomes. Now trade away Gomes and the T'Wolves 2012 second round pick for the Kings' 2011 second round pick. This is a good trade because of the talented 2011 draft class you most likely have loaded for the season. Now instead of having only two good young players, you have four. This is a good thing because three of them will develop into the 80s, while Wall should be in the low 90s after a few years. Sim the season and draft for the best player. Trade said player if he is not a power forward with Blatche for a power forward. Optionally, get Wilson Chandler in free agency. You have five good young players now, all of which are loyal and have no reason not to leave the team. Be sure to see if they are willing to resign or not, and trade them at the deadline for comparable players if under contract thoughts they say they won't resign. You also have a good bench with Booker and Crawford, but also look at trading them away during their contract year for comparable players if they don't look like they will resign. Detroit Pistons --------------- This is one of the hardest franchises to play in the association. Most of the team's players are old/passed their prime and not very good. You also have a lot of players that will get better, but most of them are middle aged for the NBA and will go downhill the next season. Speaking of which, here is the breakdown for the end of the first year normally: Players That Get Worse: Gordon, McGrady, Prince, Hamilton, Wallace (he might retire, too) Players That Get Better: Stuckey, Villenueva, Monroe, White, Jerekbo, Daye, Summers Players That Stay The Same: Bynum, Maxiel, Wilcox Note: this is what usually happens, not what always happens. The good thing about the Pistons is a lot of their players have some trade value. This is in stark opposite to, say, the Nets, who only have three players with more than one stars. The Pistons, on the other hand, only have three players with one star. Sadly, most of the multiple star players are, again, old and passed their prime. We need to trade them away for young players because we don't have a shot at even the playoffs with the current roster. I keep only Rodney Stuckey because he is the young nucleus for the team. First trade away Ben Gordon (big contract) and Ben Wallace (probably going to retire) to the Timberwolves for Kevin Love. Love is young, very loyal, and doesn't have high play for winner aspirations. He should resign with your team and he makes for a great PF/C. Next trade Tracy McGrady (expiring contract) and Tayshaun Prince (expiring contract) to the Bulls for Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, and their 2011 2nd round pick. This is a pretty even trade - even though McGrady and Prince are scorers, they are old and both have expiring contracts. Deng and Gibson have years on their contracts. Trade Gibson and Richard Hamilton to the Clippers for Al-Farouq Aminu and Ryan Gomes. With Aminu (same position as Deng/Love), trade him away with Charlie Villanueva (big contract) for Wesley Johnson and their second round 2011 draft pick. Now trade Jerekbo (expiring contract), Gomes (medium sized 3 year contract, middle aged), and your 2012 second round pick to the 76ers for Craig Brackins (long contract) and Songaila (just there to even up the money). Sign Azubuike and Hughes to contracts, then trade away Azubuike, Will Bynum, and the Bulls 2nd round pick to the Wizards for Jordan Crawford. He is a rookie and has a four year contract; he will only get better for a long time. We're almost done now. Trade Jason Maxiell, Larry Hughes, and your 2nd round 2011 pick for Dorell Wright (years) and Charlie Bell (to even out the money). Now we're done; it's time to simulate. We're marginally better (up two spots), but it is the draft and time itself that will put us over the top. Simulate the season - we just improved our record over last year and were at the 8th spot seed for most of the year but finished in 11th place. We had a first and second all-rookie team player, but Ben Wallace did win defensive player of the year (probably because he was on an even worse team). Simulate the playoffs and work on the staff contracts. Resign the trainer and get a better coach. I picked a coach with an A potential for $3.15M because he was all-around pretty good. Accept White's contract. Resign Stuckey if you can. In my game I had to wait until free agency. Don't resign anyone else because they're all old. I got the number one pick by luck, so your mileage may vary for the draft. Speaking of which, as always choose the best player with the highest potential. Potential is key and can jack up trade value. Also if he's a Center and decent, it makes his trade value skyrocket. Sign both of your rookies and even if they second rounder is bad. He is good for cap space and can be put down to the D-League if needed. Extend Stuckey a qualifying offer so you can get him if you haven't already. Get him during free agency if you haven't already. Now you should be rated around 81 after messing with the rotation. This is still not good enough to make the playoffs probably, but you have built a solid team that will consistently make the playoffs in years to come. Just remember to resign core players or trade them away if they say under contract thoughts that they might become free agents (if they are unrestricted). For me, Love didn't go to free agency and didn't want a huge amount of money. I had to trade away my star rookie because he wasn't loyal, though, and picked up a similar rookie with year on his contract. This ends the strategy - get a young team and wait a few years for them to develop before making the playoffs. Boston Celtics -------------- There's not much to say here; they are the best team in the game currently. You only have a few more years with the big three, though, but trading them is not an option, nor is it a wise move as you'll probably get nothing good for them. You could trade Avery Bradley for something more developed, but then you wouldn't have any young players. Since this is an association, we also look at the future as well as the present. Another potential trade is trading Nenad Krstic and Sasha Pavlovic for Dorel Wright and a player to match the salary. This trade is good because Wright is a lot better than the two of them, he's young, and he has three years on his contract. Other than that, all you can really do is simulate and see if you win for the next few years. You can't do much else here; not much else to say. You might hit a roadblock with the Miami Heat, but then you might not; it's up to the computer simulation for that. Charlotte Bobcats ----------------- This team needs a lot of work. First thing to do is trade away Stephen Jackson and Kwame Brown to the Wizards for their first round 2011 pick and Josh Howard. Then we gotta trade away Matt Carroll's disgusting contract. I trade him, Boris Diaw (big big contract), and my 2012 second round pick to the Wizards for Jason Kapono and Darius Songalia, both of which have expiring contracts. Next get Azubuike from the free agent list for a three year deal and trade him and Desgana Diop (big contract with player option) to the Thunder for Eric Maynour and Nick Collison (don't worry, his contract gets small). You now have a team with a lot of expiring contracts, so you can raid the free agent list at the end of the season. You also have a mediocre starting lineup (well, bad right now) that features four low 70s players and one 67 player. This lineup gets you through the season and a good draft pick. Speaking of which, the Wizards hopefully will do bad this season, so you have their pick as well. Draft the best player for the draft. You could get two top five picks with the Wizards' and Bobcats' chances. I can't stress this enough, especially for this team, but always draft the best player and not a player you need at a position. You can always trade the rookie away if need be, and more trade value is more trade value. Don't resign any aging veterans because they're old and only get worse. Seriously raid the draft and the free agent list; with all the salary going off the list, you should be able to get a Wilson Chandler or even a Chris Paul/Russell Westbrook in the years to come. With your rookies, the core team you already have, and a few free agents, you should have a good time in a couple years. To make it to the championship, though, you'll probably need great rookies and the like, along with Paul or Westbrook and another low 90s player, of which you won't be able to get from your current starting five. Milwaukee Bucks --------------- Despite having good bookends (Andrew Bogut and Brandon Jennings), this team isn't rated very well. To start, we need to trade away all of our veterans that are hogging up cap space. First is Corey Maggette - trade him and Jon Brockman to the Wizards for Josh Howard and Mustafa Shakur. Next trade John Salmons (another long, expensive contract on an old player) and Earl Boykins to the 76ers for Craig Brackins and Jason Kapono. This is another trade to free cap space. Michael Redd is next on the list, but you don't have to trade him if you don't want to because he has an expiring contract. However, he has trade value, so I trade him for David Lee and Charlie Bell. Next is Drew Gooden - trade him and the Bucks 2011 2nd round pick to the Thunder for Nazr Mohammed. You can also optionally trade away David Lee now to really free up cap space. Also do the usual Hughes/Azubuike signings and trade them for the usual Booker or Crawford. This guts the team, but frees up cap space for Paul/Westbrook (have Jennings play Shooting Guard) so you should be able to win it the year you get either of them, or at least make the playoffs. If it looks like you won't win it, you can trade away Jennings for something or deal with resigning him during free agency in the offseason, since he often likes to enter free agency. Chicago Bulls ------------- You don't need a strategy for the Bulls - they are a top team, a contender by default. All they need is a star shooting guard and they have a repeat team. You can pick up Azubuike on the free agent list to remedy this, though Bogans might miss his starting spot. Or you could just use Brewer, who is already on your team and has stellar defense. And we all know defense wins championships, right? Sadly, two of your starting five aren't great at defense, but they are great offensive players to make up for it. I'm talking about Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng. Boozer's contract looks less and less good as the years go on, but he won't go down too much by the end of his contract. Derrick Rose always seems to resign during the first period, to the dismay of me when I play any other team. Korver has an ugly contract, but the game made him much better and he's great at three pointers. I would just keep him for the three years; his three pointer rating can't go down *that* much and that's what he's there for anyway. You have a few really bad players (Lucas, Scalabrine) who can be replaced by D-Leaguers, also. Cleveland Cavaliers ------------------- We need to completely rebuild this team. Sans LeBron James, this is one of the worst teams (rated as 25th best) and we have some old people hogging cap space. First trade Antawn Jamison and Manny Harris to the Thunder for Serge Ibaka and Nick Collison. Ibaka slowly develops, but at least he doesn't get worse like Jamison. After that, trade Baron Davis and Christian Eyenga to the 76ers for Louis Williams and Jason Kapono. This is another trade to make you younger. Varejao has a huge contract, so trade him to the Nets for Gadzuric and their 2011 2nd round pick. This frees up cap space in later years. Change your rotation so you have your best players at each of the starting positions. This is optional, and it could ruin ratings for starters-turned- benchers, but in the end it might give you a slightly better team. I was ranked 23rd after all of these changes, up two spots. We're getting better. Send Erden and Harangody down to the D-League. They are the worst players that can go down to the D-League. Now get Azubuike and Hughes off the free agent list. Trade them and the Nets 2011 2nd round pick to the Warriors for Dorell Wright, Louis Amundson, and their 2011 2nd round pick. Now if you alter the lineup for the best possible players at starting positions, we are the 20th ranked team. This is up a lot from 25, but still pretty bad. However, you have a team of players with starters all under 24, and expiring contracts of old players to free cap space. You just need to do the usual now - simulate the season, sign staff, resign the young good players, get the best possible players in the draft, and get good free agents. Wilson Chandler is good, but Chris Paul/Russell Westbrook the next year is much better. You will also accrue a worse record without Chandler, which you can use to get another good draft pick. For my game, I traded up to the number one pick and got a beast of a center rated at 78 with great potential. I signed Chris Paul the next year and the two of them dominated along with the players that we previously traded for. Your mileage may vary here, but you should at least get a decent draft pick, as well as a Chris Paul/Russell Westbrook/Brandon Jennings. With all these players, you should definitely make the playoffs, and maybe even a championship. Los Angeles Clippers -------------------- It's no longer "LOLClippers" with Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon. In fact, they actually have quite a good team right off the bat, and after development even better. However, they don't have much of a chance (I've never seen it) of winning the whole thing their first year, so we rip down the building by making a few key trades to get rid of aging players. First we need to sign Azubuike from the free agent list. Second we need to trade him and Chris Kaman to the Timberwolves for Kevin Love. Love can double as a center, so don't worry about him conflicting with Griffin. One of them can play Center. This is definitely not ideal, but it's better than Kaman going down and down in overall rating each year. Get Larry Hughes from the free agent list now. Trade him, Mo Williams, and Willie Warren to the Timberwolves for Wesley Johnson and Luke Ridnour. Ridnour's just there because he's, well, just there. I immediately trade him along with Craig Smith to the Thunder for Eric Maynour and Nazr Mohammed. We can make the rotation work out, trust me. Before we do, make another trade - send Ryan Gomes, Randy Foye, and your 2011 1st round pick to the Wizards for their 2011 1st round pick (!!) and Hamady N'Diaye. Or, if you have a stacked draft class, instead of your first round 2011 trade your 2012 one along with your 2011 2nd round and add Shakur to the Wizard's end. Okay, now as far as lineup, put Gordon at the 1, Johnson at the 2, Aminu at the 3, Love at the 4, and Griffin at the 5. Definitely not ideal, but it will work. You have a great draft pick, you are ranked 14th, and you have a ton of cap space for say a Wilson Chandler. You are in GREAT shape to win a championship in a few years. Memphis Grizzlies ----------------- The Grizzlies have a great team already, and they made it pretty far in the playoffs in real life, AND they can win a championship with their current team in a few years, so it makes little sense to tear apart the team. The "big" trade you need to make involves Zach Randolph - trade him for David Lee and Dorell Wright. This is a good trade because Randolph probably won't sign with you (and if he does, he'll want a ton of money) and you get 2 good players (one rated the same as Randolph but younger) with plenty of years on their contracts. After that, trade Shane Battier (only one year) and Vasquez for Ekpe Udoh and Charlie Bell. Despite losing a lot defensively, this trade gives you basically Udoh with 4 years for Battier with 1 year. It is a good trade because of this, and since we (probably) won't be winning a championship this year, we have time for Udoh to develop into a good player. Now your team will be positively stacked in a few years. With Conley, Mayo, Gay, Gasol, and (eww) Lee, along with a great bench, you should have no problem winning a championship. Just remember to resign Gasol to a max contract at the end of the season and sim away. You should be making it far in the playoffs consistently with this group. Atlanta Hawks ------------- Don't let a 15th overall ranking fool you, they will make the playoffs consistently. They have their good players locked up already, but you might lose Josh Smith (I usually get him on other teams during free agency, too) so trade him away if it looks like he won't resign. Other than that, keep your current team and sim the seasons. Miami Heat ---------- Another team that doesn't need much of a "strategy." They are pretty much the best team in the game despite a ranking of 4th best overall. The big problem is when James and Bosh get to the year before their option, because James NEVER uses his option. You just have to live with it, though, since you might get a championship that year. Try to resign as best you can. As for the non-big three players, you are pretty much stuck with them declining in rating. Ilgauskas retires after the year sometimes, and the rest of your decent players go down in rating. You can only trade them for worse players, so you are best off just keeping them. Rememer to resign Chalmers! New Orleans Hornets ------------------- Paul never uses his player option, but you may still be able to get him to resign. He's somewhat loyal, but at the same time he's pivotal to your team. Since he never uses his option and often signs with another team, you should consider trading him during the second season for a great young player with years on his contract. But still, there is a chance he might sign with you. You need a Shooting Guard, and you have a few expiring contracts, so I trade Willie Green, Carl Landry, and Marco Belinelli to the Timberwolves for Wesley Johnson. He's a solid defender. Now get Azubuike signed to a three year deal off the free agent list by using your MLE. Trade Azubuike, David West, and Marcus Banks to the Warriors for David Lee and Charlie Bell. David Lee is so underrated in this game it's crazy, but that's mostly because the Warriors want to get rid of him. That's pretty much all you can do without trading players with multiple years, so sim the season now. You should make the playoffs. Don't accept David Andersen's option. Gray usually accepts his player option. After the offseason tasks (send Ariza to training camps), you may have to trade Paul if he says he won't resign. However, with David Lee on our team, the chances are better he will resign since we have a winning team. Utah Jazz --------- No real "problem" contracts here and not a lot of trades to make. You can stick with your current team and trade on contract years, or use my strategy. The "big" trade I make is Al Jefferson and Raja Bell for Tyreke Evans. Jefferson is kind of overrated in this game; Noah has similar rating and potential and yet is only valued at four stars, for instance. With Evans and Favors, we have a low 90s player and a high 80s player in the future. Now trade Devin Harris and Earl Watson to the Raptors for Demar Derozan and Reggie Evans. You can have Derozan play Small Forward or have Evans play Point Guard, FYI. Next I trade Kirilenko (expiring contract and won't resign) and Kelenna Azubuike (after signing him from the free agent list) and the Jazz' 2012 first round pick for Wesley Johnson and Sebastian Telfair. Trading old for young is awesome (although you do lose your 2012 first round pick). Now trade Paul Millsap (too old for our team) and Gordon Hayward (sad to see him go) for Jrue Holiday and Elton Brand. Holiday is a good point guard and Brand has trade value. Trade Brand right away while he is still one and a half stars! You should have Holiday, Evans, DeRozan/Wesley, Favors, and Okur starting. This is certainly the lineup of the future! Also, they have years left on their contracts. Do the usual 'trade away during expiring year' thing if says under contract thoughts that they don't want to sign with you. Other than that, you have a young team that should win a few championships in the future. New York Knicks --------------- Ranked 12th overall, they have a chance to win it right away. Carmelo never accepts his player option, though, so you might want to trade him during the last contract year. Turiaf is a serviceable Center and we can live with his two year (he always accepts his player option) contract. Landry Fields is a big problem. Because he was picked so low in the draft, he only has two years on his contract. He develops into a low 80s player, so be sure to resign him at any cost. On the other hand, don't accept Billups' option and resign him only if he's inexpensive/few years. That's pretty much it for the Knicks. They have a great team already with two prolific scorers and one rising star. The team has the Turiaf contract problem, but it only lasts two years, so it's pretty okay. Other than that, sim seasons and trade away if it looks like they won't resign (*cough* Melodrama *cough*). Dallas Mavericks ---------------- You can't do anything with them besides simulate basically. They have a full team already with lots of good bench players. The roster update really pumped them up. The only problem is Haywood's contract and the low trade value of all the players. New Jersey Nets --------------- This team needs a lot of work. Only three players have more than one star! Deron Williams is great and all, but he will be old by the time we get a championship. I trade him and Kris Humphries (expiring contract) for Russell Westbrook, Nick Collison, and the Thunder's 2011 first round pick. Westbrook has a lot of years on his biological clock while Williams does not. Five years make a big difference in this game. Now you have two stars the same age - Westbrook and Lopez - so you can draft around them, sign Landry Fields/Chris Paul, and pray that Westbrook resigns with your team. That's pretty much it - with Westbrook, Paul, Fields, and Lopez, you should be doing great. This is all a few years later, however. (You also need to lose Petro and Outlaw.) Denver Nuggets -------------- It's hard to trade anyone because they are the 8th best team. You can trade Nene, Chandler, Martin, Smith, and Afflalo if you want because they all have expiring contracts, but this will probably ruin your chances at the playoffs. I only recommend getting rid of Chris Andersen - old, big contract, and not very good, even for a Center. Indiana Pacers -------------- The Pacers are pretty bad in this game, but that doesn't mean they won't get better. In fact, they become one of the best teams in the game if you just hold onto what you have and make a few trades. The big trade I make is Danny Granger (old, does not fit formula of team, taking George's spot) and Dahntay Jones for Eric Gordon. This is just all-around a good trade. Now you have a good young team: Collison, Gordon, George, Hansbrough, and Hibbert. You can win championships with this team in a few years. There's not much more to say, besides that you need to trade them away before they decide to sign with someone else - use the trade deadline and contract thoughts section to handle this. Houston Rockets --------------- Depending on if you play with injuries or not, this could be a great team. Yao Ming will definitely resign with you which is a big plus. The team is old, but they are good and even have a good rookie in Patrick Patterson. I say just keep the team you have and see if you win it - none of your starting five is below a 76 and four of them are in the low 80s. San Antonio Spurs ----------------- The team's one of the best right now, but you'll need to gut it in a few years and harvest draft picks because all your good players are getting old. Sadly, Neal, Splitter, and Bonner aren't rated all that good in the game. You'll probably win at least one championship with the current team, though. Then it's time to get those high picks to make an even better team. Phoenix Suns ------------ They have an outside shot at the playoffs, but I gut them. I trade away all their good players (Nash, Hill, Carter, Brooks, Gortat, Pietrus, Dudley, Childress, Frye, Warrick) for young players or draft picks. Let's face it: they have a small small chance of winning a championship with their current team. But that's basically it - gut the team and rebuild. Portland Trail Blazers ---------------------- This team doesn't need ANY work. They can win a championship right now without doing anything. With that said, you can't trade away your old players for worse young ones because you just might win it this year. This is not a fun association to play or manage, because all you have to do is simulate seasons. Golden State Warriors --------------------- Believe it or not, the Warriors have a lot going for them. Ellis, Curry, and Lee are all offensive powerhouses. You might make the playoffs with this team, but to really make it to the finals and win you will need to get some defense. Also, you need a real Center, so get Hibbert if you can (either by trading for him with free agents from after the first season or by signing him from free agency yourself). ============================================================================= 3. Meet the Players ============================================================================= Legend ------ Player: Player's name Rating: Player's Rating (Trade value in stars) Position: What is the player's position? In: How good is the player at shooting inside? Out: How good is the player at shooting outside? Perimeter Defense: How good is the player's outside defense? Post Defense: How good is the player's inside defense? Ball Handling: How good is the player at protecting/dribbling the ball. Rebounding: What are the player's rebounding skills? Basketball I.Q.: What is the player's overall knowledge for the game? Athleticism: How athletic is the player? Potential: How much better will the player get? Play for Winner: What are the player's championship aspirations? -Important for re/signing. Financial Security: What does the player think about money? -Important for re/signing. Loyalty: What is the player's loyalty? -Important for re/signing. Personality: What is the player's personality? -Important because of team chemistry. Height: What is the player's height? -Important because you can't shoot too well if you're too short. Weight: What is the player's weight? -Important especially for big men so they can post up well. Age: What is the player's age? -Important because older players' ratings decrease. Salary for Year: What is the salary for the 2010-2011 year? Total Salary: What is the total salary of the player with options? [My personal comments about the player in regards to association mode (salary, ability, the player's contract thoughts, what they will do in signing and options, what you should do with the player once their contract is up, etc.).] XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Philadelphia 76ers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 87 - Andre Iguodala 79 - Jrue Holiday 78 - Elton Brand 75 - Thaddeus Young 73 - Louis Williams 71 - Marreese Speights 70 - Evan Turner 68 - Andres Nocioni 66 - Spencer Hawes 66 - Antonio Daniels 65 - Darius Songaila 65 - Craig Brackins 64 - Jodie Meeks 58 - Jason Kapono 57 - Tony Battie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andre Iguodala Rating: 87 (Four Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B+ Potential: A Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 207 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $12.35M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $40.60M with $15.90M player option He's definitely worth keeping, but I normally trade him and Evan Turner for Tyreke Evans. This decision is threefold: Evans turns into a more dominant player (low to mid 90s rated), Evans is much younger and we need to be young for this team, and Iguodala's rating does not go up much, if anything at all. Iguodala also has a player option when he's at/a little passed his prime. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jrue Holiday Rating: 79 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $1.63M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.37M with $2.67M team option Holiday is one of the best players on the team now. He has great defense, ball handling, and can shoot decently. Even though he has slightly below average potential, he usually jumps up 4-5 points in overall rating after the first year because he gets so many touches. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Elton Brand Rating: 78 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 254 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $15.96M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $51.18M As good as he is or was, I trade him right away. He goes down in rating after the first year and he has a large salary. You could hold onto him for a year or two, but then he would probably be only one star in trade value. A good player if you keep him, though: high IQ and inside shooting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Thaddeus Young Rating: 75 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.90M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.90M Another young player on the 76ers with a good chance to become a good to great player. Young wants a big contract at the end of the season, though, so you might want to swap him for Wilson Chandler via not resigning him or, better yet, trading him for a player with years at the trade deadline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Louis Williams Rating: 73 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 173 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $5.45M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $17.75M I always keep him because he has three years and he is young. He does, however, play the same position as Holiday, and his secondary position is Iguodala's, so he won't get much playing time. It is worth considering trading him and Brand for a better power forward, but Williams does go up in value to his contract year, so you might want to hold onto him to that time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marreese Speights Rating: 71 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B Out: C- Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.77M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.49M Speights is good for a Center and he has two years on his contract. He goes up a little in overall rating each year if he gets playing time. Most of the time, he chooses to resign with the team during the resigning period. This is a good thing because he's a pretty valuable Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Evan Turner Rating: 70 (Four Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: A Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $4.60M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $9.95M with $11.87M 2 year team option Turner lost six points in rating since the start of the season, so you know something must be up. He's still great in this game, though, and has an A potential which helps him get to four star value. I usually trade him and Iguodala for Evans, but it's also good to hold onto him because he develops into a low 80s/high 70s player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andres Nocioni Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'7" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $6.85M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.50M with $7.50M team option I trade him right away. His contract is ugly and he's not very good. If, for some strange reason, you decide to hold onto him, don't exercise the team option because you can get him for much less. He goes down in overall rating, too. To top that off, he's unpredictable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Spencer Hawes Rating: 66 (Three Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'1" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.97M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.97M Another good young Center on the 76ers, Hawes only has a year left on his contract, so it's worth considering trading him for a comparable player with years. I've seen Hawes go into free agency, too, so don't expect that "Loyal" ambition to hold up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Antonio Daniels Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $1.23M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.23M I keep him on the team but I don't resign him unless I need an extra spot. He's too old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Darius Songaila Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: D Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 248 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $4.82M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.82M Same as before, only now we lose some cap space after the first year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Craig Brackins Rating: 65 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B_ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.31M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.71M with $3.89M 2 YR Team Option He's a good young player. I keep him and watch him develop into a mid-70s player, then trade him before he wants money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jodie Meeks Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 208 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Really not worth keeping with that potential. Good for a reserve, though. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Kapono Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: F Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $6.64M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.64M Bad player (in the game) who frees up cap space after the year. Goodie! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tony Battie Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C+ Out: D- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M The worst player on the team. He's old, so don't resign him. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Charlotte Bobcats ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 84 - Stephen Jackson 74 - D.J. Augustin 71 - Tyrus Thomas 70 - Gerald Henderson 70 - Boris Diaw 67 - Joel Przybilla 63 - Eduardo Najera 63 - Garrett Temple 63 - Dominic McGuire 62 - Kwame Brown 61 - Dante Cunningham 61 - D.J. White 60 - Shaun Livingston 58 - Desagana Diop 55 - Matt Carroll ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Stephen Jackson Rating: 84 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'8" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $8.45M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $27.77M Despite being a good player, I always trade him in the first year. He has the most trade value then and he only goes down in overall rating. He also has a moderately sized contract for his age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: D.J. Augustin Rating: 74 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.54M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.78M I always keep him. He has great potential, he is inexpensive, and very loyal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tyrus Thomas Rating: 71 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: C Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $6.61M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $40.00 This one's a tossup, but I normall keep Thomas. Despite a big contract for his age, he does develop into a high 70s player before his contract is up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gerald Henderson Rating: 70 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: C Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.10M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.36M with $3.10M 1 YR team option Another player I always keep. He gets the starting job when Jackson is traded. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Boris Diaw Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $9.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $18.00M He is a player I always trade because he takes up too much cap space. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joel Przybilla Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'1" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $7.41M Total Salary: 1 YR | $7.41M I just let his expiring contract run out and don't resign him unless he wants next to nothing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eduardo Najera Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $2.80M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.40M This one's another tossup; you can keep him and his big salary (for his rating) for the two years and trade him away right away to free up cap space. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Garrett Temple Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: D+ Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: D Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Resign him because he's better than most second round pick players you can draft. (Just don't give him too many years.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dominic McGuire Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: D Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $885K Total Salary: 1 YR | $885K Another player moderately worth resigning because he's better than a second round pick you get in the draft. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kwame Brown Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'11" Weight: 270 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $1.23M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.23M I just don't like Kwame Brown, but let's see the facts: he's going to be passed his prime after this year and he's only good at rebounding. Don't resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dante Cunningham Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K I resign him - better than a second round pick. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: D.J. White Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D-F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 251 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $1.11M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.11M with $2.00M 1 YR team option I don't exercise his option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shaun Livingston Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $3.50M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.00M I trade him away because he has two years on a $7.00M contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Desagana Diop Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 280 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $6.48M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.40M with $7.37M player option Definitely trade him away. His contract is just too much. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Matt Carroll Rating: 55 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: D- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 213 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $4.30M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.20M with $3.50M player option Same as the last guy (trade him right away), only not as an exaggerated a contract as the last guy. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Millwaukee Bucks ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 84 - Andrew Bogut 78 - Brandon Jennings 74 - Corey Maggette 74 - John Salmons 73 - Michael Redd 71 - Chris Douglas-Roberts 70 - Earl Boykins 70 - Luc Richard Mbah A Moute 70 - Drew Gooden 69 - Keyon Dooling 69 - Ersan Ilyasova 68 - Carlos Delfino 65 - Larry Sanders 53 - Jon Brockman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andrew Bogut Rating: 84 (Four Stars) Position: Center In: A- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: A Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: D+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $11.05M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $50.50M I keep him because he's good and one of the best Centers money can afford. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brandon Jennings Rating: 78 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'1" Weight: 169 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $2.33M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.82M with $3.18M 1 YR team option Good when you have him, but he has a nasty reputation in the game of testing free agency instead of resigning with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Corey Maggette Rating: 74 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: B Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $9.60M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $30.79M I trade him right away; he's worth something, he has an expensive contract, and his rating will only go down. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: John Salmons Rating: 74 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 207 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $8.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $32.16M with $7.00M 1 YR team option Another player I trade right away because he's worth something, he has a big contract, and his rating only goes down. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Michael Redd Rating: 73 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $18.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $18.30M Not much to get for him because his contract is so darn big, so I just let his one year contract expire. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Douglas-Roberts Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K Resign him for cheap if possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Earl Boykins Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 5'5" Weight: 133 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Let him go - he's old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luc Richard Mbah A Moute Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K Try to keep him - fairly young/mid aged and average potential with good D. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Drew Gooden Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'10" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $5.76M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $32.00M Trade him away - long, expensive contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Keyon Dooling Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $2.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.16M Trade him, too, right away because of his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ersan Ilyasova Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.32M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.86M An obvious keep - young and good potential. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Carlos Delfino Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $3.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.50M with $3.50M team option Don't exercise the team option and let him go - too old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Larry Sanders Rating: 65 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.73M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.59M with $5.04M 2 YR team option You'll have him for a while, but try to resign him when the contract is up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jon Brockman Rating: 53 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 3 YRS | $2.65M Just there to take up space, I guess. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Chicago Bulls ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 91 - Derrick Rose 85 - Carlos Boozer 82 - Joakim Noah 79 - Luol Deng 75 - Taj Gibson 71 - Ronnie Brewer 68 - Kurt Thomas 68 - Keith Bogans 68 - C.J. Watson 65 - Kyle Korver 62 - Jannero Pargo 61 - Rasual Butler 59 - Omer Asik 48 - John Lucas 44 - Brian Scalabrine ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Derrick Rose Rating: 91 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: A+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: A- Potential: A Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $5.55M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $12.54M The star of the team, an obvious keeper, and he never goes to free agency. This is good if you're playing as the Bulls, bad if you're playing as any other team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Carlos Boozer Rating: 85 (Four Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: D Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'9" Weight: 266 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $14.40M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $75.00M Big contract, but a highly rated player. His rating doesn't go down THAT much by the end of his contract. I keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joakim Noah Rating: 82 (Four Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: A Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'11" Weight: 232 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $3.13M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $63.63M An obvious keeper. You have him for six years now, too, which is a major plus. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luol Deng Rating: 79 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $11.36M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $51.34M His D could be better, but he's a great offensive player and seemingly much better in the game than rea life. I always keep him despite his big contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Taj Gibson Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.12M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.31M with $2.16M 1 YR team option Perhaps you could trade him away during his final (option) year, but he's just another all-around good player on the Bulls that you want to keep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ronnie Brewer Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 227 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $4.79M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $13.87M Great D makes this an easy choice: a keeper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kurt Thomas Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 38 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Old, but if his rating stays up and only goes down marginally, sign him to a one year deal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Keith Bogans Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $1.60M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.33M I always swap him and Brewer so Brewer is starting. This makes Bogans mad, but he's not too good. I hold onto him until the end of his contract, though. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: C.J. Watson Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'2" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $3.10M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.50M with $3.70M 1 YR team option He's a good player and worth keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kyle Korver Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C- Out: A Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 212 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $5.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $15.00M A tossup; I normall keep him for his three point ability despite the fact he has a mid-sized contract and he will be old by the end of it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jannero Pargo Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.19M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.19M Let his contract expire and only resign him if he's cheap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rasual Butler Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Good shooter, but again only keep him if he's cheap; he's old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Omer Asik Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $1.72M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $5.90M His contract is just small enough to not warrant a trade. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: John Lucas Rating: 48 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: F Out: C- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: D- Athleticism: C+ Potential: F Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $884K Total Salary: 1 YR | $884K You can find a better player in the D-League or free agency list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brian Scalabrine Rating: 44 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: D- Out: D Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.23M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.23M Again, a better player can be found in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Cleveland Cavaliers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 79 - Antawn Jamison 78 - Baron Davis 75 - J.J. Hickson 73 - Ramon Sessions 72 - Anderson Varejao 69 - Anthony Parker 68 - Joey Graham 67 - Alonzo Gee 64 - Samardo Samuels 62 - Manny Harris 61 - Daniel Gibson 58 - Semih Erden 58 - Luke Harangody 56 - Christian Eyenga 54 - Ryan Hollins ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Antawn Jamison Rating: 79 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: A- Out: B Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Lotal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $13.36M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $28.44M He is a great shooter, that's for sure, but he's too old and worth some value so I trade him right away. He also has a big contract, although he only has a couple of years on it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Baron Davis Rating: 78 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Lotal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'3" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $13.05M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $41.85M Another player I try to trade right away while he's worth something. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: J.J. Hickson Rating: 75 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 242 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.53M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.88M Definite keep; the Cavaliers' good young player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ramon Sessions Rating: 73 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $3.96M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $12.77M Another player I keep, and you need to trade him during your last year or you will probably lose him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anderson Varejao Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $7.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $32.20M with $9.80M 1 YR team option I trade him immediately; big contract and aging. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anthony Parker Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $2.86M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.86M Keep him on the team and resign him if he doesn't want much money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joey Graham Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 228 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $993K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.10M Let his contract run out and don't resign him unless he's affordable. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Alonzo Gee Rating: 67 (One and Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K I trade him for something because his financial security scares me. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Samardo Samuels Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: D- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $500K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.29M No potential means he's just taking up space, but we need people to take up space who are mediocre so keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Manny Harris Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M Another "take up space" young guy, but this one has better potential. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Daniel Gibson Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $4.01M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $13.21M I trade him; we won't really need his outside ability because we will suck the first few years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Semih Erden Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: F Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M The epitome of "taking up space because we need it right now." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luke Harangody Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 251 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $438K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.23M I send him down to the D-League normally to pick up some free agents, but his shooting ability is mighty good. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Christian Eyenga Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D Out: C Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.02M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.12M with $3.29M 2 YR team option Some potential, but I D-League him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ryan Hollins Rating: 54 (One Star) Position: Center In: D Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $2.33M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.33M with $2.48M 1 YR player option Trade him away if you can (because of the player option). XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Boston Celtics ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 87 - Rajon Rondo 84 - Paul Pierce 83 - Kevin Garnett 81 - Ray Allen 78 - Jeff Green 77 - Shaquille O'Neal 74 - Jermaine O'Neal 72 - Troy Murphy 72 - Glen Davis 71 - Delonte West 65 - Avery Bradley 64 - Carlos Arroyo 61 - Von Wafer 59 - Nenad Krstic 57 - Sasha Pavlovic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rajon Rondo Rating: 87 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B+ Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'1" Weight: 171 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $9.00M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $55.00M The young star of the team; definitely don't trade - he has a great contract for his value. I've seen him mature into the low 90s. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Paul Pierce Rating: 84 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: B+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $13.88M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $61.33M Major LOL if you trade him, so don't do it. He's still good, and even though he gets worse, we don't want to break up the big three. Especially in the first few years when they have a good chance to win the championship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kevin Garnett Rating: 83 (Three Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: C Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: B Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 253 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $18.80M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $40.00M Another piece in the big three (or big four now), definitely don't trade him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ray Allen Rating: 81 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B- Out: A Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $10.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $20.00M The final piece, though lower, is still a great player, with terrific outside game. I resign him on principle alone. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeff Green Rating: 78 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $4.46M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.46M I resign him. He's good and because you're over the cap, you can't get much better. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shaquille O'Neal Rating: 77 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: A- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'1" Weight: 325 pounds Age: 38 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.75M He often retires after the first year (and did retire that year in real life), but he's still a great Center so keep him for a playoff run. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jermaine O'Neal Rating: 74 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B+ Out: D Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 258 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $5.76M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $12.56M Definitely keep; good Centers are hard to come by in this game. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Troy Murphy Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $11.97M Total Salary: 1 YR | $11.97M Great scorer. Keep him if you can haggle the money lower. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Glen Davis Rating: 72 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 289 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $3.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.30M This one's up to your discretion; I keep him and don't trade him at the beginning of the first year (as I do most of the Celtics' players) but he has a one year contract and he is rather expressive. This hurts your team chemistry. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Delonte West Rating: 71 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'3" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $1.07M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.07M Since he's so cheap, keep him for this year. If he wants more money during resigning/free agency, give it to him if you've kept the rest of the team together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Avery Bradley Rating: 65 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 19 Salary for Year: $1.42M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.94M with $4.14 2 YR team option The team's rookie, he's actually a pretty damn good player from the get-go. You could, however, trade him straight off for someone who can perform right now. This will help you win a championship immediately. But, then again, you need him for the future with Rondo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Carlos Arroyo Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'2" Weight: 202 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.22M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.22M Not a player I personally resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Von Wafer Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K Because he's unpredictable, I don't resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nenad Krstic Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: F Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $5.80M Total Salary: 1 YR | $5.80M Too bad of a player in this game to warrant a resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sasha Pavlovic Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.15M Another player who shouldn't be on a championship team. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Los Angeles Clippers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 86 - Blake Griffin 84 - Eric Gordon 79 - Chris Kaman 76 - Mo Williams 72 - Al-Farouq Aminu 70 - Randy Foye 68 - Eric Bledsoe 66 - Jamario Moon 66 - Ryan Gomes 66 - Deandre Jordan 62 - Craig Smith 59 - Willie Warren 56 - Ike Diogu 54 - Brian Cook ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Blake Griffin Rating: 86 (Five Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: A Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 251 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $5.36M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $11.09M with $7.23M 1 YR team option The team's star, he always seems to let the team resign him. He just gets better and better, too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eric Gordon Rating: 84 (Four Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $3.02M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.85M He might go to free agency, so you should consider trading him for something during his last year. He also doesn't go up much in overall rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Kaman Rating: 79 (Three Stars) Position: Center In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $11.30M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $23.50M I trade him right away. Despite being a Center, he is getting old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mo Williams Rating: 76 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $9.30M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $17.80M with $8.50M 1 YR player option Another player I trade right away. We have Bledsoe, and little chance to win it in the first few years, so why do we need a big contract for the same position? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Al-Farouq Aminu Rating: 72 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $2.56M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.32M with $6.72M 2 YR team option A definite keeper. He's a rookie so your reward points skyrocket. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Randy Foye Rating: 70 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 213 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $4.25M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.50M I trade him because his contract is big for his rating and he has some trade value. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eric Bledsoe Rating: 68 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $1.49M Total Salary: 2 YR | $3.08M with $4.34M 2 YR team option Definite keeper. He is a big piece to your future championship team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jamario Moon Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $2.97M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.16M Trade away if possible and don't give him much money if you happen get to resign period with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ryan Gomes Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $12.00M Trade right off; too much money for the overall rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Deandre Jordan Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K Resign if possible, or trade him beforehand. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Craig Smith Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $2.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.30M Borderline resign, just not to many years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Willie Warren Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 203 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K with $789K 1 YR team option Exercise the option to secure an extra spot. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ike Diogu Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D Potential: D Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $1.31M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.31M I don't resign him because he's too bad even at his prime. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brian Cook Rating: 54 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: D+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: F Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $1.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.15M with $1.27M 1 YR player option No point in exercising the option when you can get a better play in the D- League (who is younger) for less money. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Memphis Grizzlies ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 87 - Rudy Gay 81 - Zach Randolph 78 - Michael Conley 77 - Marc Gasol 77 - O.J. Mayo 76 - Shane Battier 72 - Tony Allen 71 - Darrell Arthur 66 - Xavier Henry 66 - Ishmael Smith 65 - Leon Powe 65 - Sam Young 57 - Greivis Vasquez 54 - Hamed Haddadi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rudy Gay Rating: 87 (Four Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: B Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 222 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $13.60M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $82.30M Star of the team and fairly young. I always keep him by principle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Zach Randolph Rating: 81 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'9" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $17.33M Total Salary: 1 YR | $17.33M I trade him away because he's not loyal and won't resign. I trade him for David Lee/Dorell Wright. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Michael Conley Rating: 78 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $4.91M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $44.91M Luckily they locked him up, so you have a good point guard for quite a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marc Gasol Rating: 77 (Three Stars) Position: Center In: B+ Out: D- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'1" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $3.48M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.48M Big, big, big offseason resign for you to perform with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: O.J. Mayo Rating: 77 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $4.46M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $10.09M Resign when the contract expires; he's just too good and worth too much. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shane Battier Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $7.36M Total Salary: 1 YR | $7.36M Ugh... this one's a tossup. I normally keep him because we might make a run, but he has some trade value so you can get a good young player by trading. If it looks like you won't win anything, trade him for someone young. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tony Allen Rating: 72 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C- Out: C Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: C Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'4" Weight: 213 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $9.45M A player with good D, because he's unpredictable you don't want to resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Darrell Arthur Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: B- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.12M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.15M Definite keeper - young and highly rated for his age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Xavier Henry Rating: 66 Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 19 Salary for Year: $2.02M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.19M with $2.32M/$3.20M 2 YR team option The rook, definite keep. He develops into a good player in the 70s. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ishmael Smith Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: D Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M Another keeper - you just need to work on his offense majorly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Leon Powe Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K Let him go unless he doesn't want much money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sam Young Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $886K Total Salary: 1 YR | $886K Overall decent player; resign if he's cheap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Greivis Vasquez Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'6" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.04M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.15M with $1.19M/$2.15M 2 YR team option Rated too low to use the team option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hamed Haddadi Rating: 54 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: F Potential: D Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'2" Weight: 254 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.60M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.60M Just there to take up space in this game. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Atlanta Hawks ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 86 - Josh Smith 85 - Joe Johnson 82 - Al Horford 78 - Jamal Crawford 75 - Kirk Hinrich 66 - Marvin Williams 65 - Zaza Pachulia 64 - Josh Powell 63 - Jeff Teague 61 - Etan Thomas 60 - Damien Wilkins 58 - Hilton Armstrong 52 - Pape Sy 51 - Jason Collins ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Josh Smith Rating: 86 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: B Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $11.60M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $37.20M Just a great player all around, definitely keep him even though he's "unpredictable." He seems to always enter free agency after the end of his contract, however, so see what you can get for him during his last year. He sometimes wins defensive player of the year, too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joe Johnson Rating: 85 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $16.33M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $123.66M Another great player - I think there is a big difference between a high 70s and mid 80s player, and this is the distinction right here. He won't become a low 70s player by the end of his contract and might even stay above 80 depending on how he is developed/ages. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Al Horford Rating: 82 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B+ Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: A- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $5.45M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $65.94M Probably the best player on the team if you take into account position, and he's locked up for six years! He develops even more until he turns 27-28, about the high 80s. Definitely keep him if you decide to continue after his contract because he is so valuable as a Center and he is apart of your core team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jamal Crawford Rating: 78 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $10.08M Total Salary: 1 YR | $10.08M Since the Hawks are contenders, I always keep him for the first year. He's a great shooter. However, if you think you won't get by the Heat or Celtics, consider trading his three stars for a player with years and a comparable age with the squad (mid 20s). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kirk Hinrich Rating: 75 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $9.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $17.00M Big contract, but he's actually kind of worth it with his defense. I stick with him because we can't sign free agents, anyway, since we will be above the cap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marvin Williams Rating: 66 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $6.71M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $22.50M with $7.50M 1 YR player option Ugh... bad bad contract. You can deal him or keep him, your choice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Zaza Pachulia Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 275 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $4.25M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $14.25M Another bad contract. I usually deal him to another team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Josh Powell Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: C Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $1.10M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.10M Resign him if he wants little money/years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeff Teague Rating: 63 Position: Point Guard In: D Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.48M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.06M with $2.43M 1 YR team option A big part of your future, I always keep him. He develops into a 70s player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Etan Thomas Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.22M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.22M Old and not good... let him go after the year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Damien Wilkins Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $1.31M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.31M Another middle aged/old guy who isn't very good. Let his contract expire and don't resign him - you can get better in the D-League or second round of the draft. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hilton Armstrong Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D- Athleticism: D+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $993K Total Salary: 1 YR | $993K Let him go, also. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Pape Sy Rating: 52 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Definitely let him go - you can get better in the D-League during the offseason. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Collins Rating: 51 (One Star) Position: Center In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: F Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Old and very bad, definitely don't resign him. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Miami Heat ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 96 - LeBron James 96 - Dwyane Wade 83 - Chris Bosh 71 - Udonis Haslem 71 - Mike Bibby 70 - Mike Miller 70 - Zydranus Ilgauskas 69 - Mario Chalmers 65 - Eddie House 60 - Juwan Howard 60 - Erick Dampier 58 - Joel Anthony 58 - James Jones 57 - Jamaal Magloire 50 - Dexter Pittman ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: LeBron James Rating: 96 (Five Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: A Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: A- Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'8" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $14.50M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $87.73M with $22.11M player option It's King James. 'Nuff said. He never exercises the player option and he wants another monster contract (5 yrs, 120 million around), but you can't trade him because he's, well, the MVP - he can win one even in his last year with you. Also, get him if you haven't won a championship after five years - he's still rated around a 95 and becomes MVP of his new team if he has something to work with. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dwyane Wade Rating: 96 (Five Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: A Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B+ Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $14.20M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $85.91M with $21.66M player option His rating does get a little lower, but he's extremely loyal and always exercises his player option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Bosh Rating: 83 (Four Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: A- Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $14.50M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $87.73M with $22.11M player option Never exercises his player option. Not as good since the beginning of the year. Hard to resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Udonis Haslem Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: D Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $3.50M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $15.68M with $4.62M player option Overall rating goes down fast. Trade him before his player option (which he will exercise). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mike Bibby Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Your floor general, you basically can't trade him. Mario Chalmers replaces him in year to come, however. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mike Miller Rating: 70 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: D Ball Handling: B Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 218 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $5.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $22.40M with $6.60M player option Another Heat player with a bad contract who is old... you can either deal him right away (you won't get much) or just stick with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Zydrunas Ilgauskas Rating: 70 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: B Out: B- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'3" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M with $1.40M player option He always retires after his contract. He's a good Center, too, and cheap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mario Chalmers Rating: 69 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $847K Total Salary: 1 YR | $847K Definitely resign him - he is your future point guard! He gets to around the mid 70s in overall rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eddie House Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'1" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M with $1.40M player option Keep him because of his outside scoring. He accepts the player option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Juwan Howard Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: D Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 253 pounds Age: 37 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Pretty good for being 60 rated, he will either retire or want a small contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Erick Dampier Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'11" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Put on the Heat for rebounding and defense, he's not very good and won't get the minutes to have an impact. Don't resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joel Anthony Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: F Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $3.30M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $14.45M with $3.80M player option Big contract for a bad player - try to deal him if you can. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: James Jones Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: F Out: A- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $1.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.15M with $1.27M player option Great outside shooter. He accepts the option sometimes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jamaal Magloire Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'11" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M "Not Loyal" means he will test free agency. ;) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dexter Pittman Rating: 50 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 290 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K You can find better in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= New Orleans Hornets ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 94 - Chris Paul 78 - Emeka Okafor 76 - David West 75 - Trevor Ariza 74 - Carl Landry 69 - Jarrett Jack 69 - Willie Green 66 - Marco Belinelli 62 - Marcus Banks 62 - Quincy Pondexter 59 - Jason Smith 58 - Aaron Gray 57 - David Andersen 56 - Patrick Ewing Jr 51 - DJ Mbenga ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Paul Rating: 94 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $15.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $31.85M with $18.09M player option Never accepts the option, but sometimes you can resign him before free agency. It's pretty much a free-for-all once he reaches free agency, though. If it looks like he won't resign at all, deal him at the trade deadline for a young player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Emeka Okafor Rating: 78 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $11.54M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $52.17M Ugh... he's a tough call because he's 28 and has a big contract, but I keep him because he's a Center and a presence inside. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: David West Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: B Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $8.29M Total Salary: 1 YR | $8.29M with $7.53M player option Just a plain good scorer. He is, however, "Expressive" so he isn't worth the trouble to resign, especially when you consider his age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Trevor Ariza Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $6.32M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $28.10M Longish contract, definitely keep him until the end. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Carl Landry Rating: 74 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 248 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.00M I don't know why they traded away Marcus Thornton for him, but he can be resigned. The only problem is he'll want money at 28, so trade him for a comparable player with years on his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jarrett Jack Rating: 69 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 197 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $4.86M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $15.66M Keep. Great potential even though old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Willie Green Rating: 69 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 201 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $3.98M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.98M Trade away because he has one year left. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marco Belinelli Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'5" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.38M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.38M I keep him for his prime years if he doesn't want much money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marcus Banks Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $4.75M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.75M Let him go. Too old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Quincy Pondexter Rating: 62 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.07M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.23M with $1.23M/$2.22M 2 YR team option He's a rookie, so he has a ton of years on his contract. He won't develop that much, but it's good to hold onto him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Smith Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'0" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.19M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.19M You can find better in D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Aaron Gray Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D Potential: D- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 270 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.06M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.06M with $1.13M player option He'll accept the option so get ready for another year with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: David Andersen Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $2.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.50M with $2.70M team option Another one that will definitely accept his option. I suggest trading him right away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Patrick Ewing Jr Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: D+ Out: D Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: D Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K You can find better/younger in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: DJ Mbenga Rating: 51 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $1.07M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.07M You can find better/much younger in D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Utah Jazz ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 83 - Al Jefferson 80 - Paul Milsap 80 - Devin Harris 75 - Mehmet Okur 75 - Andrei Kirilenko 73 - Derrick Favors 70 - Raja Bell 69 - C.J. Miles 64 - Earl Watson 64 - Gordon Hayward 63 - Ronnie Price 61 - Francisco Elson 59 - Kyle Weaver 57 - Jeremy Evans 49 - Kyrylo Fesenko ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Al Jefferson Rating: 83 (Five Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: A Out: D Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $13.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $42.00M I usually trade him for Tyreke Evans, but he's definitely great to keep too. He has great game overall and especially for a Center he's very valuable. He also has three years on his contract. If you hold onto him, there's a good chance he will resign with you, too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Paul Millsap Rating: 80 (Three Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B+ Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $6.20M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $20.10M If you held onto Jefferson chances are you'll hold onto Millsap, just like if you DIDN'T hold onto Jefferson you probably won't hold onto Millsap. He's good, but he's definitely hogging up Favors' minutes. Good contract for the overall rating, though. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Devin Harris Rating: 80 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $8.98M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $26.80M Floor general - he's older than others, but he's still good. I always trade him to make the team young, but if you're going for a middle-aged team he's great. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mehmet Okur Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Center In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 263 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $9.45M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $20.34M Versatile scorer for a Center. Contract's big but not long. Old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andrei Kirilenko Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $17.82M Total Salary: 1 YR | $17.82M Only one year on a huge contract. Passed his prime. Not loyal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Derrick Favors Rating: 73 (Five Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 246 pounds Age: 19 Salary for Year: $4.13M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.58M with $4.75M/$6.01M 2 YR team option The future star of your team. Treat him kindly with minutes and he'll resign with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Raja Bell Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'5" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $9.72M Trade away if you're going young, even trade away if you're going old because of that contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: C.J. Miles Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: D- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 227 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $3.70M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.70M with $3.70M team option Bad potential makes him mediocre. It's a tossup whether to exercise his option or not. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Earl Watson Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D+ Out: C Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.23M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.23M Old - don't resign, you can find better. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gordon Hayward Rating: 64 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 207 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $2.36M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.89M with $2.71M/$3.45M 2 YR team option Another good rookie player. He won't develop into anything passed mid-70s but so you might want to trade him while his value is high. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ronnie Price Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 184 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $1.38M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.38M Not a very good player - you can find comparable in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Francisco Elson Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $1.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.15M Again, better can be found in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kyle Weaver Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: D Out: B Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: D- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 201 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K Pretty much average for D-League standards. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeremy Evans Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: C+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 196 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M ^^. Also, nice small contract might keep him with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kyrylo Fesenko Rating: 49 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: F Potential: D Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'1" Weight: 280 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.09M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.09M He just has no skills in this game and you can find MUCH better in D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Sacramento Kings ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 81 - Tyreke Evans 75 - Marcus Thornton 74 - Demarcus Cousins 71 - Jason Thompson 70 - Samuel Dalembert 69 - Freddy Garcia 69 - Beno Udrih 66 - Omri Casspi 64 - Marquis Daniels 62 - Jermaine Taylor 62 - Donte Green 60 - Eugene Jeter 54 - Hassan Whiteside 51 - Darnell Jackson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tyreke Evans Rating: 81 (Five Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: A- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $3.88M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.88M with $4.15M/$5.25M 2 YR team option The star of your team. He always seems to resign with you and does not enter free agency. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marcus Thornton Rating: 75 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K He is unrestricted and will test free agency, so deal him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Demarcus Cousins Rating: 74 (Five Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'11" Weight: 270 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $3.38M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.00M with $3.88M/$4.92M 2 YR team option Future star of your team. When his contract is up, he'll probably test free agency but you should be able to get him still. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Thompson Rating: 71 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.18M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.18M with $3.00M team option Team option comes in handy here; exercise it and trade him the second year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Samuel Dalembert Rating: 70 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $12.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $12.20M I trade him right away while he still has trade value. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Francisco Garcia Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $5.50M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $17.40M with $6.40M team option Obviously trade him because his contract is way too big. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Beno Udrih Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $6.66M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.89M with $7.81M player option Same as Garcia, only worse. Definitely trade him away (even for nothing). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Omri Casspi Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.25M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.25M with $1.34M/$2.28M 2 YR team option Good young player you should keep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marquis Daniels Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: D Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $2.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.50M Let him go when his contract expires. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jermaine Taylor Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $781K Total Salary: 1 YR | $781K with $884K/$942K 2 YR team option Exercise the two year option and try to keep him after that to take up space. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Donte Greene Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 226 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.12M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.12M with $2.02M team option You can save money by NOT accepting his team option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eugene Jeter Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: C Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B Potential: D Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 5'11" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K with $789K team option Too old to develop any, but he can still be useful as a reserve. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hassan Whiteside Rating: 54 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $730K Total Salary: 4 YR | $3.27M Only useful for trade value. He does have a nice contract, though. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Darnell Jackson Rating: 51 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: D+ Potential: F Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 253 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K with $1.09M team option You can find MUCH better in D-League for cheaper so don't accept the option. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= New York Knicks ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 92 - Carmelo Anthony 88 - Amar'e Stoudemire 82 - Chauncey Billups 72 - Tony Douglas 72 - Landry Fields 68 - Roger Mason 67 - Derrick Brown 67 - Ronny Turiaf 66 - Renaldo Balkman 65 - Bill Walker 63 - Shawne Williams 62 - Jared Jeffries 61 - Shelden Williams 58 - Andy Rautins 57 - Anthony Carter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Carmelo Anthony Rating: 92 (Five Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: A- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C Ball Handling: B Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'8" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $17.15M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $76.61M with $23.53M player option One of the team's stars, he hardly ever accepts his player option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Amar'e Stoudemire Rating: 88 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'10" Weight: 249 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $16.49M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $99.75M The second unpredictable star, he's locked up until he's 32. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chauncey Billups Rating: 82 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'3" Weight: 202 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $13.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $13.15M with $14.20M team option Don't accept the team option and resign him for much less if possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tony Douglas Rating: 72 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $1.07M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.22M with $2.07M team option Accept his team option and resign him after that year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Landry Fields Rating: 72 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M You might lose him to another team. (I always get him on other teams.) He develops into a high 70s/low 80s player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Roger Mason Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 212 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $1.40M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.40M Old and decent. It's your choice. Just don't do anything long. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Derrick Brown Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 227 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K I would personally resign him because he is young. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ronny Turiaf Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $4.10M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.10M with $4.36M player option He usually accepts the player option. After that, not much worth the resign unless you desperately need a Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Renaldo Balkman Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 208 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.67M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $5.03M You'll have him for some of his prime years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Bill Walker Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: D Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K with $916K team option Accept the inexpensive team option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shawne Williams Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $885K Total Salary: 1 YR | $885K Tossup but his good offense makes it worth resigning. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jared Jeffries Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C- Out: C Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $1.23M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.23M Too old and mediocre to resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shelden Williams Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K No point in resigning unless you need a rebounding presence. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andy Rautins Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: F Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 194 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $600K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.39M He has a good contract. If he develops higher than a D-Leaguer, he might be worth keeping around. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anthony Carter Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Let him go unless you are a championship team the year before/after. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Los Angeles Lakers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 95 - Kobe Bryant 89 - Pau Gasol 81 - Andrew Bynum 79 - Lamar Odom 78 - Shannon Brown 76 - Ron Artest 73 - Matt Barnes 68 - Derek Fisher 68 - Steve Blake 66 - Devin Ebanks 66 - Luke Walton 63 - Derrick Caracter 62 - Joe Smith 60 - Theo Ratliff 59 - Trey Johnson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kobe Bryant Rating: 95 (Five Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: A Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: C Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'6" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $24.81M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $108.21M What else can be said about Kobe Bryant? He's one of the greatest and in this game is still very highly rated. He also has a large, long contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Pau Gasol Rating: 89 (Four Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $17.82M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $74.82M A great player that is definitely worth the money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andrew Bynum Rating: 81 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: A- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Bacl Height: 7'0" Weight: 285 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $13.84M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $29.00M with $16.47M team option Pretty much the future of the team. Always accept his team option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Lamar Odom Rating: 79 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B Out: B Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $8.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $17.10M with $8.20M team option Odom's a good all-around player, so I take the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shannon Brown Rating: 78 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'4" Weight: 211 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.20M with $2.40M player option Brown's ridiculously good since the update, so accepting the update is a no- brainer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ron Artest Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: B Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'7" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $6.32M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.11M with $7.26M player option This contract's more ugly than Odom's, but still OK. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Matt Barnes Rating: 73 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 226 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $1.76M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.76M with $1.90M player option No point in trading away a player on a true contending team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Derek Fisher Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 36 Salary for Year: $3.70M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.10M with $3.40M player option Decent point guard. Can be replaced in the draft during his last years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Steve Blake Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 172 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $16.00M Kind of a badish contract, but he's worth it since he's your starting PG. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Devin Ebanks Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K with $789K team option The rook, I accept the option and try to resign him afterward. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luke Walton Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $5.26M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $17.04M This was just a bad contract and continues to be a bad contract. The worst part is there's not much to get for him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Derrick Caracter Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'9" Weight: 275 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K with $789K team option The other decent rookie, I always accept the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joe Smith Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C+ Out: C- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 35 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Barely above a D-Leaguer, he won't be worth it after the first season when his overall rating declines. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Theo Ratliff Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 37 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M This guy is really old and might retire. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Trey Johnson Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: D- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 216 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Tossup. You can find comparable in the D-League and his stats will start to go down. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Orlando Magic ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 93 - Dwight Howard 81 - Gilbert Arenas 76 - Hedo Turkoglu 75 - Jameer Nelson 75 - Jason Richardson 71 - Brandon Bass 70 - Quentin Richardson 69 - Chris Duhon 66 - J.J. Redick 65 - Ryan Andersen 63 - Earl Clark 59 - Daniel Orton 58 - Malik Allen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dwight Howard Rating: 93 (Five Stars) Position: Center In: A- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: A+ Ball Handling: D Rebounding: A+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B+ Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $15.78M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $32.93M with $18.52M player option The star of the team and the best Center in the League, he's obviously worth the resign. He usually accepts his player option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gilbert Arenas Rating: 81 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: A Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $17.73M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $37.00M with $20.81M player option I usually trade him or Nelson because they are both point guards. He's maybe better to trade because of his salary, even though there isn't much out there for him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hedo Turkoglu Rating: 76 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $9.80M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $31.80M with $12.20M player option I usually keep him on the team even though his rating goes down. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jameer Nelson Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: A- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $6.72M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $21.92M His contract keeps him in Orlando for a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Richardson Rating: 75 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $14.44M Total Salary: 1 YR | $14.44M I usually resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brandon Bass Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.00M with $4.00M player option Good player overall, worth the resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Quentin Richardson Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: C Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'6" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $2.27M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $7.43M with $2.81M player option He'll be here for quite a while unless you trade him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Duhon Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $3.25M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $14.31M Another player that's here for a while unless you trade him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: J.J. Redick Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $7.50M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $20.00M Big contract for a mediocre player. He's a great shooter, though. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ryan Anderson Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.41M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.65M Good offense, horrible defense, I still resign him because he's young and a 65 overall. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Earl Clark Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.90M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.90M with $2.03M/$3.01M 2 YR team option Definitely accept his 2 YR option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Daniel Orton Rating: 59 (Four Stars) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'10" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $1.03M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.13M with $1.18M/$2.13M 2 YR team option Use for trade value. He won't get very high in rating if you hold onto him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Malik Allen Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C+ Out: D- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M You can probably find a better D-Leaguer who is much younger. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Dallas Mavericks ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 85 - Dirk Nowitzki 82 - Jason Kidd 81 - Caron Butler 78 - Jason Terry 77 - Shawn Marion 73 - Rodrigue Beaubois 72 - Tyson Chandler 71 - Brendan Haywood 71 - Deshawn Stevenson 70 - Corey Brewer 69 - J.J. Barea 66 - Dominique Jones 61 - Peja Stojakovic 56 - Brian Cardinal 51 - Ian Mahinmi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dirk Nowitzki Rating: 85 (Four Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A+ Out: A Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $17.30M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $80.00M The star of the team and you have him locked up for four years with a big contract. He's an anomaly in the game. I've seen his rating lower to high 70s, but he still scores like crazy even when this happens. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Kidd Rating: 82 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 37 Salary for Year: $8.50 Total Salary: 2 YRS | $17.00 Kind of underrated as far as trade value is concerned. He's great for a contending team right now like the Mavericks. He will probably retire after his contract is up. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Caron Butler Rating: 81 (Three Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'7" Weight: 228 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $10.56M Total Salary: 1 YR | $10.56M Good scorer and outside defender. His rating goes down, but he's definitely worth resigning. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Terry Rating: 78 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $10.65M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $22.09M You have him for two years, and his rating goes down, but he's still worth keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Shawn Marion Rating: 77 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: B Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 228 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $7.31M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $33.24M You have him for quite a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rodrigue Beaubois Rating: 73 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.16M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.16M with $1.24M/$2.23M 2 YR team option Good young player that is worth keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tyson Chandler Rating: 72 (Two Stars) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'1" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $12.75M Total Salary: 1 YR | $12.75M He's a Center so he's valuable. Resign if you can haggle good enough or... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brendan Haywood Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 7'0" Weight: 263 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $6.90M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $52.27M ...stick with Haywood, since you have him for quite a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Deshawn Stevenson Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 218 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $4.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.15M Either trade right away for someone with years or keep/resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Corey Brewer Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 188 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.30M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $7.47M Good player that you have locked up for three years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: J.J. Barea Rating: 69 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.81M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.81M Resign him; he's good at what he does. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dominique Jones Rating: 66 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.11M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.30M with $1.28M/$2.30M 2 YR team option Young and you have him for a while. Consider trading for a piece that can help you right now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Peja Stojakovic Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 229 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Despite a 61 rating, he's a sharpshooter. Keep if you can haggle a low salary. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brian Cardinal Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M You can find better in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ian Mahinmi Rating: 51 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: D+ Potential: D Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.65M You can find better in the D-League, but you have him for two years. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= New Jersey Nets ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 91 - Deron Williams 78 - Brook Lopez 74 - Kris Humphries 70 - Damion James 68 - Travis Outlaw 67 - Jordan Farmar 67 - Sasha Vujacic 65 - Anthony Morrow 64 - Brandan Wright 64 - Sundiata Gaines 61 - Dan Gadzuric 60 - Ben Uzoh 58 - Stephen Graham 56 - Johan Petro 52 - Mario West ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Deron Williams Rating: 91 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: A+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 207 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $15.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $31.85M with $18.09M player option The star of the team, the one who was traded for the team, he's great. He usually accepts the player option, too, but I tend to trade him for someone younger. Yes, I know he's only 26, but we aren't winning with just him and Lopez. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brook Lopez Rating: 78 (Five Stars) Position: Center In: B+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.41M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.49M Boy was he a steal in his draft. A valuable Center with a small contract. Give him the big bucks when you resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kris Humphries Rating: 74 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $3.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.20M I usually trade him away because he doesn't fit the mold of a young team, it's his last year, and he wants money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Damion James Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.16M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.40M with $1.33M/$2.33M 2 YR team option Your best rook, you should get some reward points for playing him full-time as a starter instead of Outlaw. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Travis Outlaw Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 207 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $7.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $28.00M Ugly contract for his rating so I trade him away for practically nothing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jordon Farmar Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $3.75M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $12.00M This is more like it. Because he's only 23, I keep him and watch him develop, then trade or resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sasha Vujacic Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'7" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $5.47M Total Salary: 1 YR | $5.47M Too old for the team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anthony Morrow Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $12.00M Trade him away - "too old" (barely) and too many years on a moderately sized contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brandan Wright Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $3.40M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.40M Try to keep him for cheap if possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sundiata Gaines Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Borderline - I usually keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dan Gadzuric Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $7.24M Total Salary: 1 YR | $7.24M Let him go unless he signs for the league minimum. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ben Uzoh Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Definite keeper until you become a good team in a few years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Stephen Graham Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: B- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $993K Total Salary: 1 YR | $993K Don't resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Johan Petro Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: D+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 247 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $3.25M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $10.00M Let him go; overall rating + contract = bad. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mario West Rating: 52 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D- Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: D- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.31M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.31M You can find better in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Denver Nuggets ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 80 - Nene 80 - Wilson Chandler 78 - Ty Lawson 78 - Raymond Felton 77 - Kenyon Martin 75 - J.R. Smith 73 - Dan Gallinari 73 - Al Harrington 72 - Arron Afflalo 66 - Gary Forbes 65 - Chris Andersen 61 - Timofey Mozgov 59 - Melvin Ely 58 - Kosta Koufos ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nene Rating: 80 (Three Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: B Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $11.36M Total Salary: 1 YR | $11.36M with $11.60M player option I've seen him not accept his option, but since the Nuggets are a playoff team, you will want to keep him for the year/resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Wilson Chandler Rating: 80 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: A Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.13M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.13M He seems to enter free agency a lot, but you should still try to keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ty Lawson Rating: 78 (Four Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: A- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 5'11" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.55M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.20M with $2.55M team option You have him for a while, and you should resign him when his contract ends. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Raymond Felton Rating: 78 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'1" Weight: 198 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $7.50M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $24.00M It's cool that you have him during his prime years, but you already have a Point Guard. Trade one of them or have one play Shooting Guard. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kenyon Martin Rating: 77 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $16.55M Total Salary: 1 YR | $16.55M Don't trade him and try to resign him. Again, because the Nuggets are good. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: J.R. Smith Rating: 75 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $6.03M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.03M Another one of those players you'll probably want to keep so you have a chance at the title. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dan Gallinari Rating: 73 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C- Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $3.31M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.49M Star. Resign. 'Nuff said. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Al Harrington Rating: 73 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $5.76M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $33.44M You have him for such a long time, and he's only going to get worse, so you should consider trading him right away while his trade value is high. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Arron Afflalo Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.96M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.96M Trade right away or keep for a run. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gary Forbes Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Worth keeping because of his rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Andersen Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 228 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $3.94M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $17.52M I trade him because his contract does not equal his rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Timofey Mozgov Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'1" Weight: 270 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.79M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $8.15M Ugly contract for the rating, I trade him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Melvin Ely Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 261 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $1.22M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.22M Not really worth signing unless you need a bench inside presence. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kosta Koufos Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D- Athleticism: F Potential: D- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 265 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.30M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.50M So-so. Worth keeping the two years. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Indiana Pacers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 82 - Danny Granger 76 - Roy Hibbert 76 - Darren Collison 73 - Paul George 73 - Tyler Hansbrough 72 - T.J. Ford 72 - Dahntay Jones 69 - James Posey 69 - Brandon Rush 66 - Josh McRoberts 66 - Jeff Foster 65 - Mike Dunleavy 60 - Lance Stephenson 53 - Solomon Jones 53 - A.J. Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Danny Granger Rating: 82 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 228 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $10.97M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $50.07M I trade him because his age is not conducive with the other players and he will fizzle out before the others get in their prime. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Roy Hibbert Rating: 76 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'2" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.68M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.68M with $2.59M team option A future star, definitely exercise his option and then resign him the following year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Darren Collison Rating: 76 (Four Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 160 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.36M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.82M with $2.32M team option Another future star; accept the option and attempt to resign the next year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Paul George Rating: 73 (Four Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $2.24M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.64M with $2.57M/$3.28M 2 YR team option Yet another future star; age + potential = great player. Mandatory to accept his option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tyler Hansbrough Rating: 73 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B Out: C Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.00M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.14M with $3.06M team option A good player that you should try to sign to long years in the future. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: T.J. Ford Rating: 72 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 165 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $8.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $8.50M Trade him right away while he's still on your team and has trade value. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dahntay Jones Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: C Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $2.50M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.20M with $2.90M player option I trade him immediately; he's worth something and has a biggish contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: James Posey Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 217 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $6.48M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.40M Another player I trade right away because of his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brandon Rush Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.07M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.03M Worth keeping for his shooting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Josh McRoberts Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: C- Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'10" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $885K Total Salary: 1 YR | $885K He's a keeper beccause his age means he'll peak with the stars. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeff Foster Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $6.66M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.66M Let him go unless you can get him inexpensively. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mike Dunleavy Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $10.56M Total Salary: 1 YR | $10.56M Luckily only a one year contract, I let him go despire being a great shooter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Lance Stephenson Rating: 60 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $700K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.50M Try to keep him because of his young age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Solomon Jones Rating: 53 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D- Athleticism: D+ Potential: D Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.50M You can almost find better in the D-League. A tossup. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: A.J. Price Rating: 53 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C Potential: D- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 181 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.65M Just keep him around to take up space on the bench. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Detroit Pistons ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 77 - Richard Hamilton 77 - Ben Gordon 76 - Tracy McGrady 76 - Tayshaun Prince 74 - Ben Wallace 74 - Rodney Stuckey 71 - Charlie Villanueva 71 - Will Bynum 71 - Jason Maxiell 70 - Greg Monroe 66 - Terrico White 63 - Jonas Jerebko 62 - Chris Wilcox 61 - Austin Daye 58 - Dajuan Summers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Richard Hamilton Rating: 77 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 193 pounds Age: 32 Salary for Year: $12.65M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $37.95M I trade him because he's old and his contract is large. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ben Gordon Rating: 77 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $10.80M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $34.80M with $13.20M player option I trade him while he's still youngish and because of his large contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tracy McGrady Rating: 76 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 223 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.35M Trade him immediately like the others because he's still worth something, his rating goes down, and he sometimes enters free agency. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tayshaun Prince Rating: 76 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $11.15M Total Salary: 1 YR | $11.15M Trade him while you have him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ben Wallace Rating: 74 (Two Stars) Position: Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: A+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 36 Salary for Year: $2.08M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.33M Tossup. He might win defensive player of the year, but then he might retire at the end of the year, so you have to look at reward points verse potential players. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rodney Stuckey Rating: 74 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $2.77M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.77M The future of your team, he often resigns with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Charlie Villanueva Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 232 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $7.02M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $22.62M with $8.58M player option I trade him because his contract is big and he's worth something. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Will Bynum Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $3.50M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $10.50M Trade him while he's still one and a half stars. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jason Maxiell Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $5.00 Total Salary: 2 YRS | $10.00M with $5.00M player option Another player I trade because of his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Greg Monroe Rating: 70 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $2.80M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.81M with $3.22M/$4.09M 2 YR team option Future star of your team, keep him for as long as possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Terrico White Rating: 66 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'5" Weight: 213 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K with $789K team option He goes up in overall rating after the first year, so definitely keep him and accept his option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jonas Jerekbo Rating: 63 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: C Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 231 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K I trade him because he has one year left and he has trade value. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Wilcox Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.00M I just let him go because of his age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Austin Daye Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: D+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.80M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.73M with $2.96M team option Team option is too expensive for his rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dajuan Summers Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: C Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $781K Total Salary: 1 YR | $781K About a D-Leaguer, keep him if you can get a D-League-like salary. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Toronto Raptors ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 73 - Andrea Bargnani 73 - Leandro Barbosa 72 - Jose Calderon 71 - Demar Derozan 71 - Amir Johnson 67 - Ed Davis 66 - Jerryd Bayless 65 - Sonny Weems 64 - Julian Wright 64 - Reggie Evans 63 - James Johnson 63 - Joey Dorsey 63 - Linas Kleiza 57 - Solomon Alabi 43 - Alexis Ajinca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andrea Bargnani Rating: 73 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: A- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $8.00M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $50.00M The team's best scorer, I usually trade him away because we need to completely rebuild. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Leandro Barbosa Rating: 73 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 202 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $7.10M Total Salary: 1 YR | $7.10M with $7.60M player option Trade him away while he has the value that he does. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jose Calderon Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: D+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $9.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $29.34M Another player to trade immediately because of his trade value/contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Demar Derozan Rating: 71 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $2.45M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.45M with $2.63M/$3.34M 2 YR team option Future star/starter of your team, keep him for as long as possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Amir Johnson Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $5.00M Total Salary: 6 YR | $30.00M Horrible, horrible contract so I trade him for _anyone_. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ed Davis Rating: 67 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.92M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.98M with $2.21M/$3.15M 2 YR team option Good player that you'll want to hold onto at least until his last option year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jerryd Bayless Rating: 66 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.29M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.34M Hold onto him unless you draft a better point guard. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sonny Weems Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 203 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K If he wants little money, resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Julian Wright Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C Out: D+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.86M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.86M Better than a D-League player so resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Reggie Evans Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $5.08M Total Salary: 1 YR | $5.08M Too old to resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: James Johnson Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C- Out: C- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.71M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.55M with $2.81M team option Definitely exercise the option at least. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Joey Dorsey Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'8" Weight: 268 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $854K Total Salary: 1 YR | $854K Too old for a rebuilding team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Linas Kleiza Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $4.99M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $14.20M with $4.60M player option Despite being a top scorer for the team, his overall rating is too low and his age is too high so I trade him away. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Solomon Alabi Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'1" Weight: 251 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $770K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.60M with $890K team option Perhaps a little better than a D-Leaguer (because he's a Center) so I keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Alexis Ajinca Rating: 43 (One Star) Position: Center In: D Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: F Athleticism: F Potential: F Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.47M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.47M with $2.26M team option Don't accept the option - you can find much better in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Houston Rockets ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 83 - Yao Ming 81 - Luis Scola 81 - Kevin Martin 81 - Kyle Lowry 76 - Terrence Williams 74 - Patrick Patterson 72 - Chuck Hayes 71 - Courtney Lee 70 - Chase Budinger 69 - Jordan Hill 68 - Gordon Dragic 66 - Brad Miller 59 - Hasheem Thabeet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Yao Ming Rating: 83 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: A Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: F Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'6" Weight: 310 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $17.69M Total Salary: 1 YR | $17.69M He will (luckily) always resign with you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luis Scola Rating: 81 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: D Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $7.78M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $47.04M Since the Rockets are contenders, he's worth keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kevin Martin Rating: 81 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $11.10M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $36.06M Good player, definite keeper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kyle Lowry Rating: 81 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'0" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $5.75M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $23.46M Another definite keeper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Terrence Williams Rating: 76 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: B Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.21M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.58M with $3.14M team option Obvious keeper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Patrick Patterson Rating: 74 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward In: B Out: B- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.82M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.78M with $2.10M/$3.11M 2 YR team option Your rook, obviously keep him at least until his contract is up. He develops into an 80s player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chuck Hayes Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 238 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $2.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.30M Keep him for a run or trade him because he has value. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Courtney Lee Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'5" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.35M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.58M Keep him; his D and outside shooting are good. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chase Budinger Rating: 70 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 218 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $781K Total Salary: 1 YR | $781K with $884K/$942K 2 YR team option Keep; another young player with years on his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jordan Hill Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.67M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $5.53M with $3.63M team option Another player you'll want to keep so your team too old. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Goran Dragic Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 190 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $1.97M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.97M with $2.11M team option Keep; he's a great player despite the rating. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brad Miller Rating: 66 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: B Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'0" Weight: 261 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $4.40M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $14.26M A beast, and even though he has tradeability (lol) because of his contract, he's sometimes worth it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hasheem Thabeet Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: F Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'3" Weight: 263 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $4.79M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $9.92M with $6.47M team option Trade away if possible, but if you don't, be sure to NOT use the team option. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= San Antonio Spurs ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 88 - Manu Ginobili 85 - Tim Duncan 84 - Tony Parker 77 - Richard Jefferson 73 - George Hill 72 - Dejuan Blair 68 - Antonio McDyess 67 - James Anderson 65 - Gary Neal 64 - Tiago Splitter 63 - Daniel Green 58 - Matt Bonner 56 - Chris Quinn 45 - Steve Novak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Manu Ginobili Rating: 85 (Four Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $11.85M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $38.94M One of the stars of your team. You must keep him for a run. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tim Duncan Rating: 85 (Three Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A- Out: D- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: A Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $18.70M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $40.00M Keep definitely. One of your stars. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tony Parker Rating: 84 (Four Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $13.50M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $63.50M Another definite keep and you have him for a while anyway. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Richard Jefferson Rating: 77 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $8.40M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $27.85M with $11.05M player option Keep. He also exercises his option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: George Hill Rating: 73 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $1.16M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.24M This is where things get dicey; should we keep him because he's young, or find a better, older player for a run? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dejuan Blair Rating: 72 (Three Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 270 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $918K Total Salary: 1 YR | $918K with $986K/$1.05M 2 YR team option So much of a keeper it's not even funny. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Antonio McDyess Rating: 68 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B Out: D Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 36 Salary for Year: $6.32M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $13.11M Eh... I keep him to not break up the chemistry, but the contract is ugly. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: James Anderson Rating: 67 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.36M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.83M with $1.57M/$2.41M 2 YR team option Keep and exercise the 2 YR option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gary Neal Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $525K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.31M Worth keeping until his contract is up, then it's up to you. If you are above the soft cap, he's worth keeping because he is better than a minimum salary player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Tiago Splitter Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 232 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $3.40M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $11.02M I keep him, despite his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Daniel Green Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $664K Total Salary: 1 YR | $664K Keep and try to resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Matt Bonner Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center In: C+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $13.89M Good shooter so I keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Chris Quinn Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C Potential: F Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K No point in keeping beside his outside scoring ability. He can be replaced by a younger D-League player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Steve Novak Rating: 45 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: D Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: F Potential: F Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K Replaceable by a D-League player. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Phoenix Suns ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 85 - Steve Nash 82 - Grant Hill 81 - Vince Carter 77 - Aaron Brooks 75 - Marcin Gortat 72 - Mickael Pietrus 71 - Josh Childress 71 - Jared Dudley 70 - Channing Frye 65 - Hakim Warrick 64 - Robin Lopez 59 - Garret Siler 59 - Gani Lawal 59 - Zabian Dowdell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Steve Nash Rating: 85 (Four Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: A Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 178 pounds Age: 36 Salary for Year: $10.31M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $22.00M Star of the team. Keep for a run or trade for rebuilding purposes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Grant Hill Rating: 82 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: B Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'8" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 38 Salary for Year: $3.32M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.32M He resigns with you normally. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Vince Carter Rating: 81 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'6" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $17.03M Total Salary: 1 YR | $17.03M with $18.00M team option Don't exercise his option and see if you can get him at free agency. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Aaron Brooks Rating: 77 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'0" Weight: 161 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.02M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.02M Big keeper. If you can't keep him, trade away for a comparable player with years on his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marcin Gortat Rating: 75 (Two Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $6.32M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $28.10M Good for his position, he's valuable and a good defender. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mickael Pietrus Rating: 72 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $5.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $5.30M with $5.30M player option Borderline. Player option makes me lean toward trading him, but if your going for a run, trade him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Josh Childress Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 209 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $6.50M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $26.18M with $7.32M player option Trade because of the salary. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jared Dudley Rating: 71 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: D+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'7" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.15M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $19.15M with $4.25M player option Decent player with a decent salary. I keep him and trade him the last year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Channing Frye Rating: 70 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: D Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $5.20M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $23.20M with $6.80M player option Keep and trade the last year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hakim Warrick Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: D Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 219 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $17.92M Keep if you're going for a run or trade if your rebuilding. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Robin Lopez Rating: 64 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'0" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.87M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.73M Keep either way; he can be apart of your rebuilding team or your championship team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Garret Siler Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 305 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 2 YRS | $1.26M A little better than a D-Leaguer, good for your team for the two years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gani Lawal Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: B- Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 234 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K About the same can be found in the D-League so don't sweat it if you lose him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Zabian Dowdell Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: C Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 191 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K D-League players are the same rating and younger. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Oklahoma City Thunder ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 93 - Kevin Durant 88 - Russell Westbrook 76 - Serge Ibaka 75 - Nate Robinson 75 - James Harden 73 - Kendrick Perkins 67 - Eric Maynor 67 - Thabo Sefolosha 65 - Nazr Mohammed 64 - Cole Aldrich 63 - Nick Collison 59 - Daequan Cook 57 - Robert Vaden 53 - Royal Ivey 46 - Byron Mullens ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kevin Durant Rating: 93 (Five Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: A Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $6.05M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $88.36M Team's big star, game's big star, it would be a colossal mistake to trade him unless you got LeBron and Dwayne. He sometimes opts for free agency after his long contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Russell Westbrook Rating: 88 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B+ Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 187 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $4.02M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.02M with $5.08M team option Obviously exercise the option. I've seen him go into free agency after that, though, so you might consider trading him during the last year so you can retain a five star player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Serge Ibaka Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: A Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.20M with $1.29M/$2.25M 2 YR team option Keep and exercise the option. Low trade value for rating/positions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nate Robinson Rating: 75 (Three Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: A- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 5'9" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $4.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.70M I trade him sometimes because he doesn't really fit the mold of the team. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: James Harden Rating: 75 (Four Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $4.30M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.30M with $4.61M/$5.82M 2 YR team option Future star, definitely keep and accept the option. He sometimes tests free agency, too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kendrick Perkins Rating: 73 (Three Stars) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: A Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 280 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $6.45M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $39.00M You have him for all of his prime years and he's a good Center. 'Nuff said. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Eric Maynor Rating: 67 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.42M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.42M with $1.42M/$2.34M 2 YR team option Keep because he's young and he has several years on his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Thabo Sefolosha Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D+ Out: C- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $13.80M Borderline. I trade because of the contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nazr Mohammed Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'10" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 33 Salary for Year: $6.88M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.88M Let his contract expire and don't resign him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Cole Aldrich Rating: 64 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'11" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $2.13M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.41M with $2.44M/$3.24M 2 YR team option Keep or use as trade bait for a better player. He develops into a 70s player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nick Collison Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 255 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $13.25M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $24.28M I keep him. After the first year, his contract goes way down. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Daequin Cook Rating: 59 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $2.17M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.17M Try to keep for little money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Robert Vaden Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: D Out: B Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C Potential: F Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $458K Total Salary: 1 YR | $458K Better can be found in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Royal Ivey Rating: 53 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: F Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 215 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $1.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.40M Better can be found in the D-League. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Byron Mullens Rating: 46 (One Star) Position: Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: D+ Potential: D+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 275 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.20M with $1.29M/$2.25M 2 YR team option Don't exercise the option because much better can be found in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Minnesota Timberwolves ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 82 - Kevin Love 80 - Michael Beasley 74 - Jonny Flynn 72 - Luke Ridnour 71 - Wesley Johnson 70 - Anthony Randolph 69 - Martell Webster 67 - Darko Milicic 65 - Sebastian Telfair 63 - Lazar Hayward 62 - Anthony Tolliver 61 - Wayne Ellington 61 - Nikola Pekovic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kevin Love Rating: 82 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 260 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $3.64M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $8.25M He always resigns and does not enter free agency. I covet him because of this and often get him on other associations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Michael Beasley Rating: 80 (Four Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B Out: A- Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'9" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $4.96M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $11.22M Consider trading because of the short contract and expressive personality. He sometimes resigns. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jonny Flynn Rating: 74 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C Out: B Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $3.19M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.61M with $4.33M team option Your floor general. Keep keep keep! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luke Ridnour Rating: 72 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $16.00M I trade for whatever I can get because of his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Wesley Johnson Rating: 71 (Three Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 205 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $3.73M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.73M with $4.29M/$5.42M 2 YR team option Obviously keep and start him for the reward points. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anthony Randolph Rating: 70 (Three and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: D- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.97M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.88M I've seen him enter free agency, but in my T'Wolves association simulations I can usually get him to resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Martell Webster Rating: 69 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: D Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: C Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'7" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $4.80M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $10.06M with $5.71M team option Don't accept the option and see if you can get him for less. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Darko Milicic Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Center In: B Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D+ Potential: C+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 7'0" Weight: 275 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $4.32M Total Salary: 4 YRS | $20.00M Even though he's kind of a beast for his rating, I trade him because of his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Sebastian Telfair Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.70M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.70M Keep if possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luke Hayward Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: D Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $1.02M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.12M with $1.17M/$2.12M 2 YR team option Definitely keep and accept the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Anthony Tolliver Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 243 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.20M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.25M Sometimes trade, sometimes keep. Borderline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Wayne Ellington Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: B- Potential: D Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.08M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.23M with $2.08M team option Keep. The team option is borderline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nikola Pekovic Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'11" Weight: 243 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $4.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $12.96M Trade away. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Portland Trailblazers ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 84 - LaMarcus Aldridge 84 - Gerald Wallace 83 - Brandon Roy 78 - Marcus Camby 76 - Nicolas Batum 76 - Wesley Matthews 76 - Andre Miller 75 - Greg Oden 66 - Patrick Mills 66 - Rudy Fernandez 64 - Elliot Williams 64 - Armon Johnson 63 - Lule Babbitt 58 - Earl Barron ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: LaMarcus Aldridge Rating: 84 (Four Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: A Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $10.70M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $64.80M Star of the team and luckily you have him for a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Gerald Wallace Rating: 84 (Three Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A Post Defense: B Ball Handling: C Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: A- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 28 Salary for Year: $9.86M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $20.51M with $11.44M player option Keep - you are a great team that can win a championship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Brandon Roy Rating: 83 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B- Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B- Potential: A- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 211 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $13.52M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $44.82M with $17.78M player option Keeper for obvious reasons - it's friggin' Brandon Roy! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Marcus Camby Rating: 78 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Center/Power Forward In: B Out: D Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: A Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: D Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Not Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 36 Salary for Year: $8.45M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $17.71M I keep him. He's good for the two years you have him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nicolas Batum Rating: 76 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.20M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.20M with $2.15M team option Definitely keep and accept the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Wesley Matthews Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $5.76M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $32.53M Keep. I assume he was their MLE. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andre Miller Rating: 76 (Two Stars) Position: Point Guard In: B- Out: C Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Extremely Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 34 Salary for Year: $7.00M Total Salary: 1 YR | $7.00M with $7.00M team option Keep. Accepting the option is borderline. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Greg Oden Rating: 75 (Three Stars) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: A- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: B- Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 285 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $6.80M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.80M You can trade him because you have Camby and Oden only has a year left. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Patrick Mills Rating: 66 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard In: D+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Trade for something if you can since he has one year left. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rudy Fernandez Rating: 66 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'6" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $1.21M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.21M with $2.11M team option Accept the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Elliot Williams Rating: 64 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 180 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.25M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.60M with $1.44M/$2.37M 2 YR team option Accept the two year option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Armon Johnson Rating: 64 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Expressive Height: 6'3" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Try to keep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Luke Babbitt Rating: 63 (Two and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 21 Salary for Year: $1.64M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.41M with $1.89M/$2.90M 2 YR team option Obviously keep him and accept the option. His trade value is high. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Earl Barron Rating: 58 (One Star) Position: Center/Power Forward In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: D+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 250 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $916K Total Salary: 1 YR | $916K You can find younger in the D-League. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Golden State Warriors ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 87 - Monta Ellis 82 - Stephen Curry 81 - David Lee 77 - Dorell Wright 68 - Ekpe Udoh 68 - Al Thornton 67 - Reggie Williams 65 - Charlie Bell 65 - Andris Biedrins 64 - Louis Amundson 62 - Jeremy Lin 61 - Acie Law 61 - Jeff Adrien 56 - Vladimir Radmanovic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Monta Ellis Rating: 87 (Four and a Half Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: B+ Out: A- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A Athleticism: B+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $11.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $33.00M with $11.00M player option A standout player, definite keep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Stephen Curry Rating: 82 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: C Out: A Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B Potential: A+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $2.91M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.03M with $3.96M team option Obvious keep is obvious. He is young, good, and has a lot of contract years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: David Lee Rating: 81 (Three Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B+ Out: D Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: A Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: A Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Extremely Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $10.80M Total Salary: 6 YRS | $79.54M This one's a little harder. In-game the Warriors want to deal Lee, but I normally keep him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Dorell Wright Rating: 77 (Two Stars) Position: Small Forward In: C+ Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: D+ Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: C Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $3.50M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $11.40M I keep him, and I also think he's undervalued in trade stars. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Ekpe Udoh Rating: 68 (Two Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: C+ Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 245 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $3.07M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $6.36M with $3.53M/$4.47M 2 YR team option Accept the option. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Al Thornton Rating: 68 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'8" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $1.10M Total Salary: 1 YR | $1.10M Keep or trade for years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Reggie Williams Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C+ Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'6" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $762K Total Salary: 1 YR | $762K Keep him if you can haggle for little money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Charlie Bell Rating: 65 (One Star) Position: Shooting Guard In: D Out: B Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Very Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Not Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $3.84M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $7.94M Try to trade him away because of his contract and age. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andris Biedrins Rating: 65 (Two Stars) Position: Center In: C+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: A- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C- Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Somewhat Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $9.00M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $27.00M with $9.00M player option Well, he's a Center, but he's not all that good of a Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Louis Amundson Rating: 64 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: C- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: B Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'9" Weight: 225 pounds Age: 27 Salary for Year: $2.22M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.22M with $2.40M player option Don't accept the option unless you need players. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeremy Lin Rating: 62 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Attempt to resign for cheap. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Acie Law Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Point Guard In: D Out: C- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B+ Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: C+ Potential: D Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'3" Weight: 202 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $885K Total Salary: 1 YR | $885K Try to resign for little money. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jeff Adrien Rating: 61 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C Out: F Perimeter Defense: D+ Post Defense: C Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: D+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: F Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 243 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Borderline resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Vladimir Radmanovic Rating: 56 (One Star) Position: Power Forward In: C+ Out: B Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: D- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D- Potential: - Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Unpredictable Height: 6'10" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 29 Salary for Year: $6.88M Total Salary: 1 YR | $6.88M Let him go. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ============================================================================= Washington Wizards ============================================================================= XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 82 - John Wall 76 - Rashard Lewis 73 - Javale McGee 73 - Andray Blatche 71 - Josh Howard 71 - Nick Young 67 - Maurice Evans 67 - Yi Jianlian 66 - Trevor Booker 66 - Jordan Crawford 63 - Mustafa Shakur 57 - Hamady N'Diaye 54 - Kevin Seraphin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: John Wall Rating: 82 (Five Stars) Position: Point Guard In: C- Out: C+ Perimeter Defense: A- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: A Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: A- Athleticism: B+ Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $5.14M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $10.67M with $5.92M/$7.46M 2 YR team option Star/future star of the team. Sometimes I see him enter free agency. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Rashard Lewis Rating: 76 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Power Forward In: B Out: B+ Perimeter Defense: C+ Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C Rebounding: D+ Basketball I.Q.: B+ Athleticism: C Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'10" Weight: 230 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $20.51M Total Salary: 3 YRS | $66.46M Try to trade him while he's worth 1.5 stars. You won't get much, but it's better for rebuilding if you have cap space. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Javale McGee Rating: 73 (Three Stars) Position: Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: B+ Ball Handling: F Rebounding: B+ Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 252 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.60M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $4.06M Great for a Center, and he usually resigns = keeper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Andray Blatche Rating: 73 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: C Perimeter Defense: C- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D+ Rebounding: B Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C Potential: B Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'11" Weight: 248 pounds Age: 24 Salary for Year: $5.90M Total Salary: 5 YRS | $35.73M Long contract, good player. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Josh Howard Rating: 71 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: B- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 210 pounds Age: 30 Salary for Year: $3.00M Total Salary: 1 YR | $3.00M I trade him while he's worth something. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Nick Young Rating: 71 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard In: C Out: A- Perimeter Defense: C Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C+ Rebounding: F Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: B- Potential: C- Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'6" Weight: 200 pounds Age: 25 Salary for Year: $2.63M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.63M Another guy I trade; this time because he has one year left on his contract. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Maurice Evans Rating: 67 (One Star) Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard In: C- Out: C Perimeter Defense: B+ Post Defense: F Ball Handling: C- Rebounding: D Basketball I.Q.: B- Athleticism: C+ Potential: - Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Very Important Loyalty: Somewhat Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 pounds Age: 31 Salary for Year: $2.50M Total Salary: 1 YR | $2.50M Let him go. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Yi Jianlian Rating: 67 (Three Stars) Position: Power Forward/Small Forward In: B- Out: B Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: D+ Potential: B+ Play for Winner: Somewhat Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Very Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 7'0" Weight: 238 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $4.05M Total Salary: 1 YR | $4.05M Either trade him right away or resign him to an enormous contract (not really worth it). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Trevor Booker Rating: 66 (One and a Half Stars) Position: Power Forward/Center In: B- Out: F Perimeter Defense: D Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: D- Rebounding: B- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'7" Weight: 240 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.24M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.54M with $1.38M/$2.35M 2 YR team option You have him for a long time, he develops into a 70s player, and you have a 2 YR option you should accept. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Jordan Crawford Rating: 66 (Two Stars) Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard In: C- Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B- Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C Athleticism: B- Potential: B Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Neutral Height: 6'4" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 22 Salary for Year: $1.04M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $2.16M with $1.20M/$2.16M 2 YR team option See Booker. Accept the option and watch him develop each year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Mustafa Shakur Rating: 63 (One Star) Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard In: D Out: B- Perimeter Defense: B- Post Defense: F Ball Handling: B Rebounding: D- Basketball I.Q.: C+ Athleticism: C+ Potential: C Play for Winner: Not Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'4" Weight: 195 pounds Age: 26 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K Borderline resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Hamady N'Diaye Rating: 57 (One Star) Position: Center In: D+ Out: F Perimeter Defense: D- Post Defense: B- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: C- Athleticism: D Potential: C Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Extremely Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 7'0" Weight: 235 pounds Age: 23 Salary for Year: $474K Total Salary: 1 YR | $474K He's a tossup because he's a Center. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player: Kevin Seraphin Rating: 54 (One Star) Position: Power Forward/Center In: D- Out: F Perimeter Defense: F Post Defense: C- Ball Handling: F Rebounding: C+ Basketball I.Q.: D Athleticism: B- Potential: B- Play for Winner: Important Financial Security: Important Loyalty: Loyal Personality: Laid Back Height: 6'9" Weight: 264 pounds Age: 20 Salary for Year: $1.56M Total Salary: 2 YRS | $3.24M with $1.80M/$2.76M 2 YR team option Don't accept the option; you can find better in the D-League. ============================================================================= 4. User Strategies ============================================================================= These are user strategies. I found the first one by Blacksmurf313 to be VERY helpful. He wrote "a book" about association that helped me when I played it. Overall Strategy by Blacksmurf313 (as posted on hoopsgaming forums) --------------------------------- "In the Association Mode there is no specific blue print. This is the most comprehensive Association mode or dynasty mode I have ever played in any sports game. I find myself completely involved, engulfed and enraged at times. The association mode Is completely incredible. There are so many different scenarios and there all based on what you do, what you don't do and what direction you want to take a team. Trust me when I say that there isn’t one person who can completely answer your question. I can write books on this topic and it would take years to complete just one. I will us different post, there is no way to give tips and strategies in just one thread. These are some of the strategies I have employed in the Association Mode. I'm not proclaiming my methods to be right or wrong, however this is my approach. 1. What type of team would you like to run in your association? a. Take a championship contender: Lakers, Spurs, Mavs or Thunder----- Celtics, Magic, Heat or Bulls b. Take a contender or Playoff bound team: Hornets, Jazz, Trail Blazers or Nuggets----Hawks, Knicks, 76ser or Bobcats c. Take a Lottery Team]( or team that might be fighting for 8th playoff spot): Grizz, Rockets or suns -------- Bucks, Pacers or Pistons D. Take a Top 6 Draft Pick team or Bottom Feeder team: Clippers, Kings or Wolves------Wizards, Rapture or Cavs. These teams are in serious rebuilding phases or have experienced turmoil for years. In my opinion it's more of a challenge to play with C or D grade teams, because the game-play, your GM skills and your coaching skills provides more of a challenge. Side Note: I'm Playing with the Pistons. I took the challenge because there my home team. This is how I accessed the Pistons. 1. They are what I call a C team. They will not make the playoff but will make a possible run. They should get a lottery pick. 2. They are having locker room problems or problems with Player roles, via Rip Hamilton. 3. A lot of unanswered questions with T-macs health, Ben's and Tayshaun's old age, two huge contact signings with Ben Gorden and Charlie V. 4. Low Rated Head Coach with a two year contract, Low rated NBA Scout, Low rated college scouts. Now this is enough problems to give you a freaking headache! End of Side Note: This stuff is matter of opinion, Okay! When selecting a Team I ask myself these questions. 1. What's the teams overall rating? 2. Who are the top 3 players what are the details of their contracts? 3. Is the team over the salary cap or under the cap? It’s very important to know these 3 things when selecting your team because this should help you determine your strategy and your overall plan to help your team to reach the championship level. After I choose the team I want to run, these are the questions I ask myself. 1. Can I win a Championship with this team this year? If the answer is no then go to step two. 2. Can I make the playoffs with this team? If yes, then what moves can I execute to make my team more competitive for a championship run? Should I: A. Develop promising players or players with potential. B. Execute trades that would help in needed areas. C. Pick up players from the free agent market. At the start of the Association there aren't a lot of good F.A to choose from. 3. If I can't make the playoff then these are some strategies that I employ. These are the questions I ask myself? Do I want to build my team through the draft or Free Agency. I base this decision on these factors. A. If I think my ball club can obtain a winning percentage slightly above .500. Then I know I won’t get a top 6 draft pick, unless I get lucky in a trade (there are other variables) so I gotta go Free agency. If you don’t maintain a winning record, some free agents will not sign to with your team, because they will only sign with winning teams. Free agency tips: Check to see who will be free agents at the end of the season. -Will they be restricted or unrestricted? ( Do you know the difference, if not learn the difference) -Check the NBA rumor mill. In some cases you can find out if a player has plans to resign with a team or not. Some players will announce that they are planning to retire at the end of the season and ect Sometimes players your players will give hints to what their intentions are, in regards to resigning with your team or not. -Check the player profile. It shows their potential in different skilled areas and their ambitions, and if they might resign or test the market as a free agent. B. If I think I can’t win with my team, then I will trade players that don’t fit into my system (useless players) for talent that has trade value or great potential. I plan on getting that lottery pick If I already have a good player on the team, then I make plans to build a team around that player. I go into the depths before I will bring a new player to my team. I want to make sure he is a perfect fit for the direction I’m headed in.: (This is a basic Rule of thumb) I don’t care if it’s a free agent, trade, or draft pick: whatever player you bring to your team make sure he will your team. I check and review; -the player’s ambitions, I want to know if he will be loyal or not. I only want loyal players. Not a Carlos Boozer and that Cav situation lol.. -the player’s Potential. I want to know if he is gonna develop in areas that will help the team. -the player’s current role. Example I traded for Nanid Kristad. He started for the Thunder his overall was 56, so I made him a bench warmer for the Pistons. He has been a thorn to the team. He thinks he deserved the world. Despite his low ratings, he was a starter on a winning team, then I brought him aboard on the Pistons thinking he would accept a much lesser role waws very foolish. Once again players don’t accept demotions very well. Whats funny, I didn’t even need that bum. I just gottem cause he was in his contract year. The trade was to free up cap space. So if the current role dont fit with the roles on for your team really think about it. -The player’s personality. Is he expressive, laid back, is he unpredictable or is he neutral. (Keep in mind this is my opinion) A team full of expressive players just won’t work. A team full of Unpredictable players won’t work. I like to have more laid back and neutral players and maybe one or two expressive players. I don’t like the word unpredictable. Hey that’s just me, an unpredictable player is just that unpredictable. It makes me wonder things like: will he resign, will love his role and minutes and then completely hate me, even thou he has a ton of potential will he not progress? Will he become un- loyal or will he be loyoal, will he just commit stupid fouls during games or will he be a perfect citizen? I don’t know and that’s why I don’t like unpredictable players. Perfect examples; Latrell Spreewell, Allen Iverson, Dennis Rodman and Agent 0. Just to name a few players that were really unpredictable. From night in to night out you never knew what they were going to do or say. I don’t like unpredictable.. I would like to see 2ksports expand this, it would make the game a lot more realistic, off court troubles and so on I spend the whole season introducing my players to a system, in regards to play calling system and play style. Off season moves.. I don’t resign anyone unless they can really help the team. Draft: If I don’t have a player on the team that I feel I could build around. This is where I use that lottery pick to draft a player that I could build around, considering the pieces that I have in place. - Far as draft picks: this is what I consider. Team needs; what positions do we need to get better in? Are there any holes in my starting line up? Do I need to improve my bench? Should I just take the best player available? What areas do I need to focus on? Speed and quickness, rebounding off/def, playmakers, on ball defense, Defense aware, 3pt shooting ect. Example; If I need a pg, but I also need rebounding I might grab a pg who has rebounding skills or rebounding potential. Example: My {Pistons Association} lacks playmakers but we Also are in need of a Center. So I might be looking for a Center who has some playmaking abilities or passing skills like Vlade Devak. (sorry Spelling) There are too many scenarios Competition in the Division first. You won’t have a high seed in the Playoffs unless you win your division. So know your competition in your division and build a team to compete with the competition in your division. Example; -The Atlantic division teams should be building teams to dethrone the Celtics. What makes the Celtics special? The big three, Rondo and a bunch of functional bigs. -The Central---Chicago, what makes them special Rose, Boozer, and Noah -The South East---Miami ---- The big three. Remember you will face the teams in your division four times per season. Competition in the Conference second. Its not hard to narrow down the teams that you make face in the conference championship. So keep in mind the division and the conference your team plays in, all that goes into consideration when I draft players. It’s not fun working hard all season then make it to the conference finals then you have to deal with L.A three Big men. Odem, Gasol, and Bynum. Note Gasol and Bynum are 7.0 footers. That’s a whole season down the drain. When you get to the Championship contender level then you think about what pieces to add via draft or free agency in order to get over the hump. Regardless it starts at the Division first!!!!!!! All of this is just my opinion..Add your own and lets learn from each other" "I forgot about the some other important tasks! At the start of a new Association, I go into GM MODE. 1. Check the Staff budget. 2. Within the budget, I fire College scouts (dont remember the name) If they dont have good ratings. especially if your team is going to be a lottery team. 3. I fire the trainer if he doesnt have a good rating. especially if your team is a contender. You need a training that can keep players on the court. If my team is going to be a lottery then I keep the bad trainers. 4. I fire the NBA scout if he doesnt have a good rating. Why cause when you evaluate players for trade offers or free agency you need to know an accurate account of his ratings before you bring him aboard your team. 5. I dont fire Head Coaches or Assistants until the contracts run out. Just to keep some realism in the game. Note; dont fire staff unless you have funds available to sign a better one. If they are still under contract the contract will count against your staff budget until their contract expire. After I do my trades and grab free agents, if i make any moves, then I assign player roles. Player roles is a sun of a gun. It's hard to satisfy eveyone on a roster. This is usually the last thing I do, the reason why is because players dont like to be given a role then demoted to a lesser role. Example, you assign roles then maka a trade and bring in a player who's current role was six man. Now you have two players assigned to the same role. Now you have to make a decision. I had a circumstance with the Pistons. I had my starting five and Tay Prince was the Starting SF. I traded for Wilson Chandler was starting for NY at the same position. Well Tay prince got demoted to a benchwarmer. I thought he'd be pissed. He showed a little displeasure with the decision, but he has been a true team player. He didint care about the role he just wanted to get his minutes so I balanced the minutes like this Starting SF- Chandler 28 Minutes per game Wilson Chandler is Content and thinks the organization is headed in the right direction. Bench SF- Tay Prince 20 minutes per game Prince only dropped 1 in ratings, but now he is satisfied. Both Players are in their contract year, i want to keep both of them on the favorable side, especially Chandler. At the end of the season Im trying to resign Chander to a multi year deal. If he doesnt resign then hopefully Prince will resign. for a 1 or maybe 2 year deal. Remember each floor positon has a total of 48 min per game. So that's a total of 240 minutes in total. I try to properly divide up minutes on the floor. If you dont you can have some crazy line ups on the floor. Example Properly divided minutes Starting pg Stuckey 30min pg -- Stuck's min are shared with Will Bynum (BWrmr) and B. Gordon sg T-Mac 28 min pg ---Shared with B. Gordon (6th man) sf W. Chandler 28 min pg ------Prince (Role Pyr) pf S. IBaka 28 min pg-----J. Oneal (Role Pyr) C. B. Wallace 25 min pg ---- G. Monroe ( Prospect) 6thman B. Gordon 25 min----20 minutes comes from Tmac and 5min came from Will Bynum minutes. At time key times of the game Tmac will be the pg and Gordon will be the SG. Role Pyr T. Prince 20 min----from Chandler Role pyr J. Oneal 20 min---from S. Ibaka Prspt plr G. Monroe 23 min---B. Wallace Bench W. Bynum 13 min---Total of 18 min were allocated from Stuck, but 5 of those minutes went to Gordon. I play my players at low volume minutes that way they stay fresh. I really cant afford to give them standard minutes cause I have reptuable players that will gripe like hell if they dont get minutes. I have two other players who dont get any roation time. However they get to play because my team has got acquainted with blowing teams out. So they get alot of garbage minutes. Those minutes are subtracted thier prospective positions. With my rotation setup like this I always have players playing in their perspective position. When I get really freaky with the line up I could end up with Gordon playing Sf and thats not good, that's why you must allocted 48 minutes per positon on the floor and thats a total of 240 minutes of rotation time. when it comes to specialized line ups like bench, freethrow, 3pt, defensive, quicknes and tall. I will deploy a special line at key moments in the game. If my bench is playing crunchy hell they loose minutes and my starter will come back in. If my starters arent matching up well with another team I might try tall or a quicker line up. Sometimes if Im falling behind I might put in my defensive line up. It all depends on the situation. I hope some of these tips may serve as useful to someone out tthere that loves and enjoy this game the way I do." Wizards Association Guide pre-trade by DAtrueRaiderfan (GameFAQs msg board) ------------------------------------------------------ "So I started my Wizards association before the Gilbert Arenas to Magic real trade so Gilbert is still on my team. So far my record is 24-11 in January. I have done three trades, waived one player and signed one d-league player. I started off by waiving Lester Hudson, he was just a bench player who was only used for when the team had a demanding lead over the opponent. After he was waived I picked up a D-League player named Jake Robinson, he is a 61 overall PG/SG but he has a 74 mid range shot rating and a 91 3pt rating. The first trade was Kirk Hinrich and my next year 1st to the Rockets for Shane Battier. The trade was basically made to free up cap space also there was no need for three point guards on one team. The second trade was Al Thornton and my current 1st year to the Knicks for there 1st for next year and a prospect Center Timofey Mozgov. For my most recent trade I traded Shane Battier and the Knicks 1st round pick to the Lakers for Lamar Odom and there current 1st round pick. So after the trades for the season my team looks like this: PG- John Wall, Jake Robinson SG- Gilbert Arenas, Nick Young SF- Lamar Odom, Josh Howard PF- Andray Blatche, Yi Jianlian, Trevor Booker, Kevin Seraphin C- Javale McGee, Hilton Armstrong, Hamady N'Diaye. " ============================================================================= 5. Credits ============================================================================= * CJayC for creating GameFAQs. * Sailor Bacon for continuing GameFAQs. * DAtrueRaiderfan and Blacksmurf313 for user strategies. ============================================================================= 6. Version History ============================================================================= Version 1.0 (6/6/11): Original version of document. ============================================================================= 7. Legal Disclaimer ============================================================================= This document is Copyright (c) 2011 Andrew "TestaALT" Testa. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any form and under any circumstances without the complete consent of the author. It may not be sold, altered, or published in any way without the advanced permission of the author. 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