Da Gangstez War Room

Rumors Rumors Rumors

2006-11-22T09:46:00.000-05:00

With the team in a severe tailspin, changes could be in order for the Gangstez. The coveted WS Bulls pick has already been dealt, this leads to several questions.....

What moves could be next? Are some of the untouchables on the team now available?

or....Will the recent moves improve the team enough to stay out of the lottery?

When will the team start to get healthier (Gasol, RJeff, Speedy) so the true capability can be seen?

I like the flying under the radar, just hope the plane doesnt crash...

Some random thoughts on the early part of the season:

Good for you Wizapins, team has really surprised, Ellis has been a nice surprise besides Boozer playing like a stud. Definitely, the most improved team thus far...

The Fusion machine just keeps on rolling along, and it doesnt help that Okafur is having a monstrous season (just more bad news for the rest of the FBF owners)...Im not going to coin the team a dynasty just yet, but certainly seems to be moving in that direction..watch your tail, however, JAM is right there with you along with DD, and Spoilers..and the 208 spot Rage put up recently certainly can't go without looking...

shockwaves felt throughout the league with KG finally being dealt by GM "Rave on" of the Twolves to the Hilltoppers. Rumors were flying, with reportedly multiple teams in the hunt (including your truly). This move certainly gives Hilltoppers 2 of the top 5 fantasy producers out there and even greater contender status. Only wish my Sixers would have done the same....As an aside, to make room, one of the true legends of our recent times, Shaq, was dropped.

till next time.....

I need a PF, NOW!!!!

2006-10-25T15:41:00.000-04:00

Seeing the rash of recent previews/predictions from other team owners, it is quite obvious to recognize that my team is in trouble because of the injury to Pau Gasol. I certainly think of my team as better than predicted (does anyone ever think their team is worse?), but I was hoping KT or David Lee could hold the fort until Gasol comes back in late Dec/early Jan; however, from seeing the early results of the preseason, SAC town can't make up their mind on who is going to be their starter at PF, but it seems Shareef has the early lead, and David Lee is not getting the minutes at PF I hoped he was going to get.

I wish I could somehow afford KG (sorry GM Rave-on!!), but I'm now in the market to obtain a certifiable PF and would be even willing to part with some guys I thought were untouchable on my team or that valuable Bulls 1st rounder next year to get one.

FBF'ers, bring on those offers, and let's get something done.
Tarun (Gangstez)

Come on already!!!

2006-10-12T13:39:00.000-04:00

Anyone else out there that wishes that the season would get started already? Well, at least the pre-season has started, and its nice to see that some of my new acquisitions are doing alright.

Im a basketball junkie (you know, can't get enough of it!!!) so lets get those season previews started already guys (this means you Tweed and Commish!!) :)

Once again, welcome Adelaide Dragons!!!

Till next time.....

waivers

2006-10-09T13:06:00.000-04:00

wow, some surprises as the final waiver results were announced. Manu is sure to get picked up by some team, though his salary for his production might be too much for most teams. He'll prolly average 25 fppg, and there were definitely much better options for a better price. CWebb was a drop that I had predicted; there simply was no other solution for Spain. I can see only a few teams that can afford his 20+ million salary. He played in the most games he has in awhile last year, but it is not safe to assume that he will maintain his health and his stats this year. Steven Hunter is a nice cheap C that could get minutes seeing that Samuel Dalembert might never live up to his supposed potential. He put up decent numbers last year and should see playing time this year.

well, 22 more days until our 1st roster submission date!!
Tarun (Gangstez)

Shhhhhh!!!

2006-10-05T10:53:00.000-04:00

Its been 2 weeks, and no new news of broken bones for any of my players. Of course, no new news on the status of those that have been affected (Gasol, Speedy, O'Bryant), but no new breaks thus far is a good thing.

Seems, my team maybe coming out of this broken bone-itis pandemic that has made its way through the entire team....(knock knock, me knockin on wood!!)

Best/Worst (My take)

2006-09-30T15:21:00.000-04:00

So now that most of the major trading has taken place, and we are all sitting anxiously for the season to begin, I figure I give my thoughts on some of the winners and losers on some key transactions made thus far this offseason. (I'm not gonna include any of mine to not give any bias)

1.)Spain Conquest/El Dorado Dust Devils (7/17/2006)
SPA obtained: Tracy McGrady
ELD obtained: Richard Jefferson and Charlie Villanueva
My take: edge PUSH

TMac, when on and not hurt (which seems to be a big question mark these days) is a top 5 fantasy stud. RJeff seems to have hit his peak (~33-35 fppg at best) and Charlie V may even see a decrease in numbers this year as the result of being shipped to the Bucks. His numbers last year might have been a little inflated as a result of playing for one of the worst teams. This one would easily have gone to Conquest if it weren't for TMac's injury history.

2.)Phoenix Fusion/Spain Conquest (7/18/2006)
PHX obtained: Andrew Bogut, TJ Ford, 1st rounder and 2nd rounder (Conquest) in 07-08, filler
SPA obtained: Jermaine O'Neal
My take: edge PHX

This one should have sent fantasy "shivers" throughout the collective spines of almost all FBF ownership. JON was being actively shopped towards the end of last year and Fusion would have taken anyone for him. Kudos to him that he was able to use his schmoozing to get Conquest to part with not only 2 rising young stars at premium positions but also a 1st rounder. I understand Conquest's "win now" thinking, and if this deal helps propel him to a championship, than Conquest you will certainly deserve my deepest apologies. Deals like this are what may help to sustain a yearly chance at a championship (it also helps to have King James).

3.)LA Rush/Roseville Rage/Seatown Rebels (7/21/2006)
LAR obtained: Boris Diaw, 1st rounder Rush (06-07)
ROS obtained: Luol Deng
SEA obtained: Peja Stojakovic, Ike Diogu
My take: edge LAR

Diaw we all know was the find of the year last year. He came out of nowhere to put up some pretty fabulous fantasy numbers. It makes me think SEA could have gotten much more for Diaw than what he did. I am a big Deng fan, so giving up the pick for him was a good move.

4.)Danish T-Wolves/Whitbourne Falcons (7/22/2006)
DAN obtained: 07-08 1st and 2nd rounder Falcons
WHI obtained: Jamaal Magloire, Tony Allen, 06-07 1st round (T'Wolves), 06-07 2nd rounder (Conquest)
My take: slight edge DAN

This deal initially looked pretty even. Magloire subsequently went from the possible #1 C in Milwaukee to now splitting time with 2 young C's in Portland (Pryzbilla and Aldridge). Allen is having domestic violence issues and will be a virtual non-factor this year. Falcon's dealt the Twolves 1st rounder in a subsequent deal. The Falcon's 1st rounder may very well lead to Oden, but more recent moves by Falcons might have assured that if the T-Wolves are to get Oden via Falcons pick, it will be by luck of the ping pong balls. Edge to Danish only because the possibility still exists to get Oden.

5.)Roseville Rage/JAX Beach Waves (7/23/2006)
ROS obtained: Ben Gordon
JAX ontained: 1st rounder 06-07 (Rebels and Conquest)
My take: edge ROS

Another Bull, another player I love, Gordon put up some nice numbers when given the FT job at SG. The 1st rounders JAX obtained are not locks. Gordon is young and has a decent salary to boot (for now). High fives all around at Rage HQ's when this deal was consummated.

6.)JAx Beach Waves/Seatown Rebels (8/1/2006)
JAX obtained: Peja Stojakovic and Jason Kidd
SEA obtained: Drew Gooden, Eddie Jones, Trevor Ariza, 1st rounder 07-08 (JAX)
My take: edge JAX

Yes, Peja and JKidd are aging and may not be player they both once were collectively; yes, both also have very high cap numbers; BUT yes, they both still are capable of 30+ fppg and will be an upgrade for JAX this year. Another questionable move for SEA, but by this time, most teams were beginning to see what Rebels agenda was for this year (or actually next year).

7.)Wall Street Bulls/Phoenix Fusion (8/26/2006)
PHX obtained: basically JJ Reddick
WAL obtained: Warm bodies
My take: edge PHX

Not exactly an earth shattering move, but I decided to include this to prove that there are GM's out there that simply just don't care.

8.)Roseville Rage/Whitbourne Falcons (9/19/2006)
ROS obtained Rodney Carney
WHI obtained Brad Miller
My take: edge WHI

One of the aforementioned moves that might have propelled the Falcons out of the "worst team in the FBF" spot, this was a shrewd maneuver to acquire the still productive, yet aging and expensive Miller. Carney is young and inexperienced, however in the future may turn out to be another Scottie Pippen (I sure as heck would be giddy if that occurred being that he plays for my team the Sixers). As for currently, nice move Whitbourne. Now Falcons, figure out what to do with that 3 headed C monster you now have.

There you have it. I havent exactly tackled all the major deals, I just looked at ones that raised my eyebrow. I'm sure I'm gonna be hit with comments galore, so reply away FBF'ers....

Tarun (Gangstez)

So what's the deal?

2006-09-27T07:06:00.000-04:00

There are a number of teams that are over the salary cap, some in more trouble than others, but still no update on what these teams have done to get under the cap (not to mention Wicked getting to the 13 player maximum limit).

Did Rage get a taker for Skip to my Lou?

How bout Hilltoppers, any deals regarding Manu that have been made?
Legends could drop Sarunas, but unfortunately would still be over the cap by a mere $4,300

I suppose Wicked could just drop Dampier to solve two problems in one shot, but that would mean no justification for trading their 1st round pick next year to obtain the 1st overall FA pick (and Dampier) along with another pick

Conquest unfortunately will have to drop CWebb to clear the 19 mil they're over the cap

Some tough decisions are gonna be made or HAVE been made.

Up next, my thoughts on the best/worst transactions of the offseason thus far

Owner notes/League Notes

2006-09-25T12:57:00.000-04:00

My 1st official post as Owner/GM of the Harleysville Gangstez, I can't help but think that my team is snakebitten for the upcoming season.

After an offseason of dramatic changes, with key additions including Richard Jefferson and Primoz Brezec to add to the existing lineup of Pau Gasol, Caron Butler, and Chauncey Billups, there were high hopes that the team might make some noise in the conference this year, and who know's, with a little luck, the possibility of dethroning the Fusion. But before the season has even begun, a successive string of broken bones-itis has struck the team, with the key injury being one Pau Gasol. The injury has dealt a severe blow to the team's hopes of getting off to a fast start on the season, but hopefully David Lee or offseason addition Kenny Thomas can step up there respective games in his absence.

My preseason rankings on the teams to dethrone Fusion:
1.)Devils
2.)Jam
3.)Rage
4.)Spoilers
5.)Ducks

Watch out for these teams:
6.)Waves
7.)Conquest
8.)Gangstez (ah hem..:))
9.)Hilltoppers
10.)Bandits

Not quite there, but can surprise:
11.)Abuse
12.)Rush
13.)Wicked
14.)Legends
15.)Storm

Still rebuilding, but moving up steadily:
16.)Amazons
17.)Wildcats

Oden, here we come (if we have our pick, that is):
18.)T-wolves
19.)Falcons
20.)Bulls
21.)Wizapins
22.)Singularity
23.)Rebels

2006-07-24T08:34:00.000-04:00

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2006-07-18T11:17:00.000-04:00

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