**Fantasy Basketball Advice Thread**

[phi slamma jamma]

I would love some assistance. My apologies in advance if this is a total dweeb post/request.

I'm totally new to fantasy basketball, with decent experience in baseball and football. I joined a 12-team Yahoo! dynasty H2H league and the draft is coming up in just a couple of days. I'm trying to do my research, but can see myself being easily overwhelmed once the draft starts.

Categories: FG%, FT%, 3PTM, PTS, REB, AST, ST, BLK, TO
Maximum keepers: 8
Keeper draft slot: -2

Questions
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As a general strategy, I see some advocacy of punting one or two categories in H2H in order to gain bigger edge in majority of other categories. Is that a reasonable consensus view of best way to manage an H2H team, or just one of several equally good approaches?

Does it make sense to use a pick on Greg Oden this year, and if so, where to take him?

In a 2-center league, when do I need to think about having the centers on board?

I know value is obviously relative to where a guy is drafted, but would appreciate feedback on the following targeted players in this format, if taken in the round I list (I'm not asking you to react to every single one, just maybe the ones that jump out as over- or under-valued, like/hate):

Rd 1
LeBron James
Gilbert Arenas
Amare Stoudamire

Rd 2
Andre Iguodala
Chris Paul
Pau Gasol
Dirk Nowitzki
Josh Smith

Rd 3
Al Jefferson
Baron Davis

Rd 4
David West
Brandon Roy
Leandro Barbosa
Josh Howard

Rd 5
Kevin Durant
Kevin Martin
Luol Deng
Zach Randolph
LaMarcus Aldridge

Rd 6
Corey Maggette
Monta Ellis
Jason Terry
Danny Granger

Rd 7
Al Harrington
Andrea Bargnani
Rudy Gay

Rd 8
Rajon Rondo
Jameer Nelson

Rd 9
Al Horford
Tyrus Thomas

Rd 10
Larry Hughes
Troy Murphy

Rd 11
Anthony Parker
Channing Frye

Rd 12
Brevin Knight
Yi Jianlian
Jorge Garbajosa

Rd 13
Luis Scola

Rd 14
Derek Fisher
Travis Outlaw

Rd 15
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Rd 16
Joakim Noah
Robert Swift

Rd 17
Louis Williams

Finally, who's missing from the above list that you absolutely LOVE in this format?

Thanks very much for any and all feedback.

[fifield]

Hey, guys, didn't want to start a new thread for just one spot in a Yahoo league, so this is off-topic:

I'm in a 10-team H2H where our 10th is no longer interested, and we've exhausted our other options, so if any of you are interested: it's in Chicago, it's a live draft in a condo downtown, next Friday, the 26th, probably a 7pm start time. Entry fee is $100 due at draft. Thanks a lot, guys!

Also, we're all 23-24, so don't be 30 or over, unless you're immature. Anyway, PM or post if interested!

[4 High]

PG, SG - Dwyane Wade, Heat
PG, SG - Raymond Felton, Bobcats
PG, SG - Larry Hughes, Cavaliers
SG, SF - Tracy McGrady, Rockets
SF - LeBron James, Cavaliers
SF - Tayshaun Prince, Pistons
SF - Luke Walton, Lakers
SF, PF - David Lee, Knicks
PF, C - Jermaine O'Neal, Pacers
C - Yao Ming, Rockets
C - Andrew Bogut, Bucks
C - Shaquille O'Neal, Heat

Alright so i don't pick for about 14 more picks due to trades, but here is who i have targeted...

SG - Cuttino Mobley, Clippers
SF, PF - Corey Brewer, TimberWolves
PF, C - Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Kings
PG - Luke Ridnour, SuperSonics
SF, PF - Jason Maxiell, Pistons

I am open to other suggestions.

[Jurollo]

Just had my draft, 12 team league, no keepers. How we think I did? (I am from Boston which explains Perk)

PG - Jason Terry (PG, SG)
SG - Josh Howard (SG, SF)
G - Rajon Rondo (PG, SG)
SF - Shawn Marion (SF, PF)
PF - Chris Bosh (PF, C)
F - LaMarcus Aldridge (PF, C)
C - Kendrick Perkins (C)
UTIL - Stephon Marbury (PG)
UTIL - Rudy Gay (SG, SF)
B - Ryan Gomes (SF, PF)
B - Grant Hill (SG, SF)
B - Matt Carroll (SG, SF)

[4 High]

I don't think Perkins or Carroll are rosterable in a league with that few players drafted, but it could just be me.

[Jurollo]

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I don't think Perkins or Carroll are rosterable in a league with that few players drafted, but it could just be me.

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Carroll was my last pick, Perk is a homer pick.

[4 High]

No offense, but homer picks have zero place in Fantasy sports. Especially not in a league with rosters that small. Maybe thats just me though.

[IrishHand]

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No offense, but homer picks have zero place in Fantasy sports. Especially not in a league with rosters that small. Maybe thats just me though.

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[sethypooh21]

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No offense, but homer picks have zero place in Fantasy sports. Especially not in a league with rosters that small. Maybe thats just me though.

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Nonsense. I fully support homer picks. Especially from Celtics Guy(s).

[MCS]

Out of nowhere: should a H2H league do weekly or daily lineups? The basic goal is to reward attentive and smart owners while preventing people from winning counting categories purely through churning tons of games.

I'm thinking weekly lineups with a short bench and no waivers, or daily with a deep bench and long waivers. Which would be better?