The NBA season has already started and I know that some owners are panicking because they think that their team is weak. It’s still early but you have to be smart aggressive in trading and picking up players Here are some tips to make your team stronger and make you a smarter manager. Good luck with your teams!
Never go for just the name
I must admit that I used to just go for names of big time NBA players or even up and coming players (sort of a reach). I ended up having a hard time in my fantasy leagues. Good think I finally realized that what we must remember is that we should be going for stats and production. Don’t trade for Dwight Howard just because he is “Superman.” Many don’t realize that his stats drains two categories (FT and TO) in your team. If you can live without these two cats then go for it.
Make your roster slots flexible
No matter what’s the size of your fantasy league is, you should have a roster spot that is flexible. This means that you will be able to add/drop a player that maybe the final piece to win it all. You never want to be dropping a player that you also need just to accommodate the player that you’ll be adding. That would make no sense so as early as the start of the season make trades to free up a slot.
Read Player News
It is important that you follow the NBA. You really have to be “in” it to win it. If you can’t commit even 30 minutes of your day reading player and coach news, injuries, trades and signings then you must not be taking fantasy basketball that seriously. Do read as it will not only be good for your team but for your league. Almost everyone wants even a little challenge right? Some of the sites I often look at are Rotoworld.com, Hoopshype.com, Espn.com, Nba.com, Realgm.com, sports.yahoo.com and of course, buhaybasketball.
Don’t over think
If you over think, the next thing you know the player who could actually help you win your league has been picked up. Just ask yourself two things: Will it help your team fantasy wise (statistically)? Do you actually need the players and his stats that you will be getting? If you answer No to any of these questions then don’t go for the player/s.
Don’t fall in love with your players
This is just like stocks, you should never fall in love with what you buy. In fantasy basketball, you should not have any sentimental or emotional attachments to your players because it won’t do you good and they won’t love you back anyway. If ever you do, you’ll be in a dangerous situation since it would hinder you from making any trades or pickups that could be crucial to the success of your team.
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