Lucky17's Yahoo! Points Hoops League: 2014 Offseason: Post Lottery

[LarBrd33]

Durant Pushing for Moves
Mark Steinberg, FSPN.com

BELLEVUE, WA - Multiple sources have confirmed with FSPN that Kevin Durant is actively involved in the Leprechauns' decision-making process.   He's given GM LarBrd33 a list of former teammates from his Pittsburgh days that he believes he can compete with.  As reported by FSPN's resident undead white walker, Zombie Buick, the Leprechauns agreed to a trade shipping out star prospect Joel Embiid.   It is believed that Kevin Durant was a huge influence in the decision to move what was believed to be Bellevue's franchise big.   My source tells me, "There are more shoes to drop... guaranteed... LarBrd33 took his ultimatum seriously.  He wants this team to compete in what may be his final season"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJyfZtJTG04

[LarBrd33]

Love/Hate Relationship Between Kobe and Leprechauns Continues

Nairda Iksworanjow - Whacko! Sports



BELLEVUE, WA -  Let's recap this saga...

Jan 7, 2014 - LarBrd33 takes over for GomesFan.  Moves team to Bellevue, WA and rebrands them the "Leprechauns"

Jan 9, 2014 - Leprechauns make their first ever trade... a controversial move acquiring Glen Davis, John Wall, Kobe Bryant, Ray McCallum and MMSB's 2014 2nd Rounder for CJ McCollum, Corey Brewer, Carlos Boozer, Kemba Walker and Bellevue's 2014 1st round pick

Jan 15, 2014 - Leprechauns publicly declare their faith in star Kobe Bryant in spite of rumors that they were shopping him. 

Feb 6, 2014 - Leprechauns trade their disgruntled injured star along with Nick Young for a package that includes CJ McCollum, Anthony Bennett and a future 2nd

Feb 7, 2014 - Kobe Bryant puts former team on blast, calling the Leprechauns a hack organization.  In response, LarBrd33 says "Kobester is a lil ****... always hated him... good riddance to bad rubbish"   

Feb 26, 2014 - Leprechauns have a change of heart.   Re-acquire Kobe Bryant and Jeremy Taylor for Shelvin Mack, Kyle O'Quinn and Pittsburgh's 2014 1st round pick.

Feb 30, 2014 - Relations between Leprechauns and Kobe once again deteriorate... Kobe Bryant, seeing the terrible young team he's babysitting, demands a trade from Bellevue.

March 4, 2014 - Leprechauns agree to trade Kobe Bryant for Juggs 2014 1st and two second round picks.  Once again, LarBrd33 declares his hatred for the former "rapist"... "Good riddance to bad rubbish... again".

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June 24, 2015 - The Leprechauns once again acquire Kobe Bryant after persistent pressure from star Kevin Durant to find him "guys who can ball".   

When reached for comment, Kobe said, "I'm here for Durant.   I got to know him over the past month as we were both under contract with Brahma Bull.  We were excited about playing together.   We want to compete.  My career isn't over.   People are counting us out, but I want to go to war with KD.  Yes, LarBrd33 is a little ****, but I like this city.  This team is different from the one I left behind.  I guess you could say, I believe in Bellevue."   

[LarBrd33]

Jeff Green is available.

[hpantazo]

Per Zombie Buick's Flutter:  "Leprechauns have traded Joel Embiid"

http://nedyken.com/cbpl/chaz-buicks-flutter-feed/

Haven't we been seeing posts like this for weeks now? The only thing that has changed is that the draft is over but Embiid's health status is still uncertain. Does that mean Bellevue is finally losing faith in Embiid?

[LarBrd33]

When Boston trades their entire roster + 15 draft picks for Embiid, I'll definitely regret having shipped out the next Hakeem.. but between Nerlens, Biyombo and Towns, I have three superstar centers already.  I had to get a different position filled.

[byennie]

Ubuntu Y'all trades #17 pick, Patrick Patterson, Brandan Wright
Brahma Bull trades Pau Gasol, #28 pick

[byennie]

Bellevue Trades:  Joel Embiid, CJ Watson
Toine's Boys Trades:  2015 #3 pick,  2015 #32 pick

Bellevue Trades:  2015 #3 pick, 2015 #26 pick, 2015 #32 pick, 2016 Disciples 1st
Brahma Bull Trades:  Damian Lillard, Kobe Bryant, Jeff Green, Brahma Bull 2016 1st

[LarBrd33]

Durant to Leprechauns:  "Get me Lillard"
Mark Steinberg, FSPN.com




BELLEVUE, WA -  Word around Bellevue is that superstar Kevin Durant has taken an active role in the Leprechauns decision-making process.   Under pressure from the star forward, the Leprechauns made a bold move Saturday afternoon to acquire 24 year old 2x All-star Damian Lillard (39.75fp). 

Durant and Lillard previous played together in 2013-14 for the Pittsburgh Pisces where they  fought all the way to the CBPL Finals.  The two stars formed a close bond and believed they were on the verge of a Pittsburgh dynasty as they jumped off to a historic start in 2014-15.  An injury sidelining Durant shockingly changed the Pisces game-plan.  The team surprisingly agreed to trade both Durant and Lillard to Brahma Bull for star forward Anthony Davis.   "The two of them were inseparable.  Durant initially refused to agree to the trade until Pittsburgh agreed to send Lillard with him.", said a league source.  "They narrowly lost to Utah in the 2014 Finals and set off with a goal in mind to torch the league and gain what belonged to them.  When Pittsburgh abandoned them both in favor of Anthony Davis, it outraged and disgusted the two stars.   They sat at home watching Pittsburgh win the championship without them... and they seethed with hate." 

The up-start Leprechauns acquired Durant early this month with hopes that he could return to his superstar form.  His impact has immediately been felt by the organization.  "The kids love him.   He's been rehabbing with Jabari Parker and Julius Randle this summer and you can see how much everyone just huddles around KD like he's some kind of Pied Piper.  At the same time, he's changed the entire culture here.  He believes in Bellevue and wants to contend immediately".   According to sources, Durant pushed team GM, LarBrd33, to acquire his former running-mate.   "They have unfinished business together.  They see Bellevue as the perfect venue."  In addition, the team also acquired Jeff Green and superstar Kobe Bryant.  Durant has ties to both, having played with Green during his youth in Seattle... and having won an Olympic gold medal with Bryant. 

Said LarBrd33 in a brief statement, "It pains me to give up Joel Embiid.  I have a real place in my heart for that kid and hope that some day he'll find his way back to this team.  Damian Lillard is a special player and we believe he's going to make a leap.  As much as we love Embiid, we already have a few star centers on this team in Nerlens, Biyombo and soon potentially Karl Towns.   Lillard fills a position need.   He's an iron-man of sorts... having started 82 games in all three of his seasons so far.   This team has a lot of uncertainty right now surrounding the health of our players.  Lillard is someone we think we can count on.  We also believe he's on the verge of a MAJOR leap in 2015-16 due to his new role.  He's 24 years old and just scratching the surface of what he's capable of.  Last year he was one of the top 5 players under the age of 25.   We're very excited to have him here.   Don't doubt Damian Lillard.  We believe in him.  We believe in Bellevue."



In related news, the move caps off a series of wild turns for Brahma Bull who has gone "all-in" on a rebuild.  Having previously acquired young budding stars Ben McLemore and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist the team sits in a unique position heading into the draft, owning picks #2, #3, #4, #17, #26 and #32.   Said one source, "They clearly love this draft and think they can build a foundation will last several years.  No team is more intriguing than them heading into draft night." 

[hpantazo]

Toines Boys finally land Embiid after a 1 year pursuit and the help of some continued health concerns. I figured I have to wait another year for Saric anyways so even if Embiid misses the season I can be patient. The trade ended up being:

6, 14 and Vonleh for:
Embiid, James Young and Watson.

With Canaan and Grant and Saric on this team as well, I should just call them the PTS league Sixers but with Nurkic instead of Okafor.

Revised  Toine's Boys Roster:

Tyler Ennis
Isaiah Canaan
Perry Jones
Jeremy Lamb
James Young
Kostas Papanikolaou
Jusuf Nurkic
Joel Embiid
Adreian Payne
Kyle Singler
Alexis Ajinca
Dario Saric
Damien Inglis
Jerami Grant
Ray McCallum
CJ Watson
Michael Beasley

[hpantazo]

Veteran players Michael Beasley and Kyle Singler can be had for a second round pick. First offer will be accepted.

[hodgy03038]

Veteran players Michael Beasley and Kyle Singler can be had for a second round pick. First offer will be accepted.

Nobody wants Beasley - certainly not us. Who needs to add cancer to the clubhouse.

[hpantazo]

Veteran players Michael Beasley and Kyle Singler can be had for a second round pick. First offer will be accepted.

Nobody wants Beasley - certainly not us. Who needs to add cancer to the clubhouse.

Lol....this is a fantasy sports league...there are no clubhouses or locker room cancers! He's a guy who will produce more than almost all of the 2nd round picks next year in PTS league.

[hodgy03038]

Veteran players Michael Beasley and Kyle Singler can be had for a second round pick. First offer will be accepted.

Nobody wants Beasley - certainly not us. Who needs to add cancer to the clubhouse.

Lol....this is a fantasy sports league...there are no clubhouses or locker room cancers! He's a guy who will produce more than almost all of the 2nd round picks next year in PTS league.

LOL - I thought I was talking about the REAL Celtics team - not fantasy. That's hilarious. Why does this come up at all? How can I delete this because frankly I couldn't care less about your fantasy league.

[hpantazo]

Veteran players Michael Beasley and Kyle Singler can be had for a second round pick. First offer will be accepted.

Nobody wants Beasley - certainly not us. Who needs to add cancer to the clubhouse.

Lol....this is a fantasy sports league...there are no clubhouses or locker room cancers! He's a guy who will produce more than almost all of the 2nd round picks next year in PTS league.

LOL - I thought I was talking about the REAL Celtics team - not fantasy. That's hilarious. Why does this come up at all? How can I delete this because frankly I couldn't care less about your fantasy league.

Hey, no need to delete, we welcome all fans of our fantasy teams, Lol...we need all the fans we can get!

[hpantazo]

Toine's Boys front office is not worried about Embiid's health, reports from Embiid's agent is that he's fine and feeling 100% while dancing......in his hospital bed




but we are not concerned, he still has access to twitter: