DrFunkenstein13 60 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I've been halfway contemplating an Embiid + Richaun Holmes handcuff strategy ...Holmes is supposed to be good, with some similar strengths to Embiid (stocks, big man stats), and he's gotta be first up to fill any time that Embiid misses. Not quite sure I'll do it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MillenWasmyFavorite 1,281 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, rob0403 said: I read you post and I basically still see red flags everywhere. Oden lasted 5 years. Embiid is at his third. Yeah he played less games but I can easily see how Embiid's legs may not be up to the rigors of playing consistently. The post was in response to someone making an invalid comparison. Not debating Embiid red flags, but it is shoddy to compare him to Oden at all. If you are trying to say their injury histories are comparable at this, that too, would be very misleading. Edited October 4, 2017 by MillenWasmyFavorite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlantadynasty 552 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I really wanna draft this beast but I'm worried with his injuries what happens. If he is there late 3rd round then I guess I'll have to pick him up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turner46 825 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 7 hours ago, atlantadynasty said: I really wanna draft this beast but I'm worried with his injuries what happens. If he is there late 3rd round then I guess I'll have to pick him up I was opposed to drafting him but I'm slowing getting on board in the 3rd like you. Draft Holmes later and if Embiid stays healthy your laughing and if he doesn't Holmes can salvage the pick somewhat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
granthill338 7 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I've just finished an 12 team 8cat (daily changes, 6 starters and 1 IL) Embiid was staring at me at round 5, pick 56. so I wen't for it. Also had 2 great bigs with AD and Gobert already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlantadynasty 552 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 4 hours ago, granthill338 said: I've just finished an 12 team 8cat (daily changes, 6 starters and 1 IL) Embiid was staring at me at round 5, pick 56. so I wen't for it. Also had 2 great bigs with AD and Gobert already. Round 5? what? u serious? nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adlgx21 0 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Dude is the epitome of a high-risk high-reward pick this year. Well, it's either him or AD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sephiroth_98 14 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Hey Embiid fans! I am love watching and rooting for the guy! But at this moment, i am torn because I lack dynasty experience. I have Embiid, Turner, and Gobert in my roster (plus 3 other top 40 players). The issue is that I don't know if the risk / reward is worth keeping embiid. Can anyone provide me with some insight that I may not be seeing?? 4 keeper league, H2H These are my two main choices: Keep - Butler, Embiid, Turner, Lowry and trade Gobert for a round 5 pick (which is the first round draft pick for us); or Butler, Gobert, Turner, Lowry and forgo Embiid (maybe for a draft pick but i am unsure anyone would want to). With Myles and Gobert, i have solidified the blocks and rebounds, but i may be putting myself in punt FT% territory (butler and lowry can help). With Myles and Embiid, I steal an extra pick in the 5fth round (12 players/ 10 team league). All three players are relatively young. Help!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaboom 3,242 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Sephiroth_98 said: Hey Embiid fans! I am love watching and rooting for the guy! But at this moment, i am torn because I lack dynasty experience. I have Embiid, Turner, and Gobert in my roster (plus 3 other top 40 players). The issue is that I don't know if the risk / reward is worth keeping embiid. Can anyone provide me with some insight that I may not be seeing?? 4 keeper league, H2H These are my two main choices: Keep - Butler, Embiid, Turner, Lowry and trade Gobert for a round 5 pick (which is the first round draft pick for us); or Butler, Gobert, Turner, Lowry and forgo Embiid (maybe for a draft pick but i am unsure anyone would want to). With Myles and Gobert, i have solidified the blocks and rebounds, but i may be putting myself in punt FT% territory (butler and lowry can help). With Myles and Embiid, I steal an extra pick in the 5fth round (12 players/ 10 team league). All three players are relatively young. Help!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongs 1,316 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I knew Philly's front court would get injured eventually, didn't think it would be the handcuff. Quote Richaun Holmes has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in the radial bone of his left wrist. This is awful timing with the regular season just 10 days away. The 76ers haven't provided a timetable, but Holmes will be re-evaluated in three weeks which rules him out for at least the first couple weeks of the season. If your league has an I.R. spot, it makes sense to stash Holmes as he was expected to be the backup center behind Joel Embiid before this injury. In the meantime, Jahlil Okafor will get a chance to showcase himself and Dario Saric and Amir Johnson may get a bump as well. I don't think it changes things for Embiid, it's not like Embiid should play more minutes, but for owners with a Holmes handcuff I would probably try for Okafor if he's available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jake the snake 1,749 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 2 hours ago, tongs said: but for owners with a Holmes handcuff I would probably try for Okafor if he's available. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Saltgurkan15 199 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 All aboard the train and couldn't feel worse about it. Feels like My season is hanging on him staying healthy after Using My 3rd round pick on him. But I could'nt let him slip further than 35 What's the outlook? The rehab seems to have gone Well but Will he rest on back to Backs this year too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlantadynasty 552 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Saltgurkan15 said: All aboard the train and couldn't feel worse about it. Feels like My season is hanging on him staying healthy after Using My 3rd round pick on him. But I could'nt let him slip further than 35 What's the outlook? The rehab seems to have gone Well but Will he rest on back to Backs this year too? He did say he won't play all 82 games. I'm guessing they will limit him in back to backs. I want this guy too but not sure what to do come draft day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HulkSmash 295 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Embiid is on my watch list during my auction draft, regardless of injury concern, because he has AD like upside. I expect him to be pampered, especially to begin the season but IF he shows he healthy, and plays 28-30 mpg, he'll be the leading scorer and absolutely stuff the stat sheets everywhere (including TO's unfortunately). However, in a 12 team auction, if he breaks $32, then the risk becomes to extreme, and I'll modify my draft strategy for Blake Griffin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HulkSmash 295 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 If you haven't spent a LOT of time researching, and have years experience in Fantasy Basketball, I would not recommend drafting Embiid, though. I may be over confident in my abilities, but I'm willing to hustle to fix my team if my $30 Embiid gets shut down. Playing the Waiver Wire is more fun than the draft IMO, so I'm up for the challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Code of Hammurabi 4,371 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/917502978533330944?s=08 Have fun with this Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has agreed to a five-year, $148 million designated rookie scale max extension, league sources told ESPN. Edited October 9, 2017 by Code of Hammurabi 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob0403 930 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Code of Hammurabi said: https://mobile.twitter.com/wojespn/status/917502978533330944?s=08 Have fun with this Philadelphia center Joel Embiid has agreed to a five-year, $148 million designated rookie scale max extension, league sources told ESPN. I thought 76ers was doing well with their team management. I am not sure about this lol. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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THE_MAGIC_MAN 726 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 30 million a year, good for him. I do not own Embiid anywhere because in all the leagues i'm in he was drafted 22-35 consistently and I never wanted to reach for him. With that being said, the sixers giving him this contract HAS to be because they think he will get over his injury woes or they are retarded. Wish I had this fella on some of my squads, I just personally have a good feeling about him this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fabrar 2,184 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Wow, I get that philly has invested a lot in embiid and they want him to be their franchise cornerstone...but $30 mill per year for an injury-prone big man who’s literally played less than half a season over his entire career? If if this doesn’t work out it’ll probably be the worst contract in basketball history 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flippy 569 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 31 games. how many millions of dollars? yeah good for him getting that money. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Philzilla 170 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Ridiculous. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruspin Ruxin 654 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) . Edited October 9, 2017 by Ruspin Ruxin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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