NBA 2k19 Franchise - Heat GM

[MKnight82]

2021 NBA Draft

Draft Picks

Round 1 – 1 overall

Round 1 – 5 overall

Round 1 - 18 overall

Round 2 – 47 overall

Round 2 - 51 overall

 

I have a bunch of picks this year, starting with #1 overall.  PF Stanley Moncrief is the top rated player in this draft, my only reservations about him is his thin frame for playing Center (He's going to have to play Center because of Lynch).  I can't think of a single starting NBA Center that is close to his 218 lb frame.  Mohamed Bamba is 221 lbs, Willie Cauley Stein is 240 lbs, Nerlens Noel is 220 lbs, Jacob Poeltl is only 230 lbs, Al Horford is 245 lbs, even 6'8" Montrezl Harrell is 240 lbs.  He is however a terrific defender and can shoot 3s.  Because of that he's actually a good fit next to Lynch who can't really stretch the defense out.  I'm not going to overthink this, he's the best player in this class I'll just have to make it work.  

 

With the 1st pick in the NBA draft the Miami Heat select:

PF/C Stanley Moncrief, Mississippi

DE Rank	Position	Name	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	OVR	Potential
1	PF/C	Stanley Moncrief	6'10"	218	7'1"	Mississippi	83	A
INS	MID	3PT	INS D	PER D	PLMK	REB	IQ	PHYS
B-	B	B+	B	B	C	B	A-	B

He's actually a little shorter than what I though too, I usually never run with a sub 7'0" Center, but hey the NBA is changing.  Him and Lynch will make an interesting pairing.  His 73 SPD, 74 ACC, 83 LQ are quite impressive for a big, and he has the Charge Card, Defensive Stopper, Difficult Shots, Hustle Rebounder, Pick & Roller, Pick Dodger, and Rim Protector badges.  

 

SF Conrad Shelton goes #2 to the Trailblazers, he's an athletic wing who can shoot.  PF Troy Peters goes #3 to the Wizards, that's a bummer I really liked him as a defensive big.  SF Jonathan Finley goes #4 to the Hawks, another athletic wing who can shoot.  I'm on the clock again.

Here's the top prospects available at 5:

 

SF/SG Tudor Paunescu

DE Rank	Position	Name	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	OVR	Potential
5	SF	Tudor Paunescu*1	6'8"	222	7'1"	Romania	77	B+
INS	MID	3PT	INS D	PER D	PLMK	REB	IQ	PHYS
B-	B	B	C	B	C	C-	B-	A-

Paunescu won't come over for another year, so he won't help me at all this season, he's a pretty good prospect though.  He's an all around good player who can shoot and play defense.  His 86 SPD, 73 ACC, 82 LQ is solid, although not spectacular as he'd probably play at the 2 for me.  He has good size though, and should be a good 3 & D player.  He only has one badge, Charge Card.  

 

SG Ciro Padilla

DE Rank	Position	Name	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	OVR	Potential
8	SG/SF	Ciro Padilla	6'6"	234	6'10"	Argentia	68	A+
INS	MID	3PT	INS D	PER D	PLMK	REB	IQ	PHYS
D+	B-	C	D	D	C	C-	C-	A-

Padilla has good size and the highest Potential Rating in the draft, he's really raw though. He isn't particularly good at anything right now, and he has no badges.  His 79 SPD, 70 ACC, 68 LQ are inferior to Paunescu.  This pick would basically be all in on his A+ potential, but Idk if I have that long to wait.  

 

PG Doug Ervin

DE Rank	Position	Name	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	OVR	Potential
10	PG	Doug Ervin	6'3"	181	6'10"	Penn St	75	B-
INS	MID	3PT	INS D	PER D	PLMK	REB	IQ	PHYS
C	A	B+	D-	C	B	D	C	B

Ervin's a pretty good PG prospect, he has good length for the position and his 87 SPD, 90 ACC, 66 LQ are solid.  He's a pretty good shooter but will need to work on his defense.  He also has a bunch of badges, Ankle Breaker, Catch & Shoot, Corner Specialist, Deep Range Deadeye, Difficult Shots, and Pick & Roll Maestro.  His only real downside is his relatively poor Potential Rating, which is very low for a Top 5 pick.  

 

I think I've talked myself out of Padilla, so this is down to Ervin and Paunescu.  

Paunescu is the better athlete, and bigger, but Ervin has more badges.  I also have to wait a year for Paunescu to get here.  I really feel like I need more talent at the PG position, because I want to move on from Fultz.  With that in mind I think Ervin has to be the pick. 

 

With the 5th pick in the NBA draft the Miami Heat select:

PG, Doug Ervin, Penn State

I don't pick again till 18.  Paunescu fell all the way to pick 11, I guess people are scared away because he's not coming over for a year.  Interesting, Padilla has fallen all the way to 18....

That has me a little concerned about Padilla, because sometimes the players Potential Ratings shown are wrong, and that's all he has going for him.  

Actually I'm not really going to debate this next pick there's a guy I real want available that fits a need:

 

With the 18th pick in the NBA draft the Miami Heat select:

C, Anderson Phelps, Georgetown

DE Rank	Position	Name	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	OVR	Potential
26	C	Anderson Phelps	6'11"	257	7'5"	Georgetown	72	A
INS	MID	3PT	INS D	PER D	PLMK	REB	IQ	PHYS
C-	F	F	A	C-	D	B-	C	C-

Phelps is a traditional defensive Center, I don't think he'll ever contribute much on offense.  I also wish he was a little taller, but he has a good wingspan.  He'll need to work on his Rebounding too.  He has the Bruiser, Lob City Finisher and Rim Protector badges.  He should be an excellent backup Center.  

 

I have two second round picks, I'm not sure if there will be anyone worth taking that late but we will see.  

 

*TRADE*

Golden State Warriors Receive

SF Derrick Jones Jr. (74)

47 overall pick

51 overall pick

 

Miami Heat Receive

PF Anthony Blackwell (73)

2022 2nd Round Pick

 

Blackwell was the 20th pick in this draft, so I'm swapping out Jones Jr. (who only has 1 year left on his contract) for a cheap 4 year contract.  

 

That concludes another draft.  I hope Ervin's potential rating ends up higher than what was shown.  I hope I don't regret passing on Paunescu.  This draft really filled some of my biggest holes on the roster.  

Edited December 12, 2018 by MKnight82

[MKnight82]

Player/Team Options

SF Allan Collins (89) – $10.37 mil – He's the best player on my team.

SG Alvin Duncan (80) - $3.68 mil - He's my starting SG.

SF Troy Brown Jr. (78) - $5.17 mil - Good prospect, he was my 6th man last year. 

PF Dwayne Pearson (78) - $3.49 mil - Good backup, stretch 4.  

SF Sammy Walker (70) - $1.68 mil - He's a long term development project.  

 

Qualifying Offers

PG Markelle Fultz (84) - $15.98 mil – He's too valuable to just let walk, but I think I'm going to sign and trade him.  

C Bam Adebayo (83) – no offer – I just replaced him in this draft, and honestly Centers don't pull much on the trade market.  

[MKnight82]

Free Agency

I need to sign a backup SG.  

SG JJ Redick agreed to a 1-year, $4.00 mil contract.  Shooting mentor for Collins.  

PG Markelle Fultz signed his 1-year $15.98 mil qualifying offer.  

 

Major Contract Signings:

SF Otto Porter – Wizards – 4 years, $60.15 mil (Way cheaper than his last deal) 

PG Lonzo Ball – Lakers – 5 years, $149.50 mil

SF Jayson Tatum - Celtics - 5 years, $147.09 mil

SF Josh Jackson - Suns - 4 years, $106.57 mil (this aint happening IRL)

PG De'Aaron Fox - Kings - 5 years, $151.11 mil 

PF Lauri Markkanen - Bulls - 5 years, $137.98 mil

PF Kyle Kuzma - Lakers - 4 years, $101.26 mil

SG Josh Hart - Cavaliers - 3 years, $63.93 mil

PF Tobias Harris - Pacers - 3 years, $77.93 mil

SG Caris LeVert - Grizzlies - 3 years, $44.47 mil 

C Bam Adebayo - Mavericks - 1 year, $15.52 mil

C Rudy Gobert - Timberwolves - 4 years, $137.49 mil (interesting)

SF Jonathan Isaac - Nets - 4 years, $114.58 mil (also interesting)

PG Dennis Smith Jr. - Cavaliers - 1 year, $20.63 mil

C Mohamed Bamba - 76ers - 4 years, $114.58 mil (but they have Embiid?)

 

[MKnight82]

Top 25 Players in the League - Year 4
Rank	Position	Name	Team	OVR	Age
1	SF	Lebron James	Lakers	99	36
2	C	Anthony Davis	Pelicans	98	28
3	SF	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Bucks	97	26
4	SG	James Harden	Rockets	96	32
5	PG	Stephen Curry	Warriors	95	33
6	PG	Russell Westbrook	Thunder	95	32
7	SF	Kevin Durant	Warriors	95	33
8	SF	Kawhi Leonard	Raptors	94	30
9	PG	Ben Simmons	76ers	94	25
10	PG	Kyrie Irving	Celtics	94	29
11	C	Joel Embiid	76ers	93	27
12	C	DeMarcus Cousins	Bulls	93	31
13	SF	Jayson Tatum	Celtics	93	23
14	C	Nikola Jokic	Nuggets	92	26
15	PF	Kristaps Porzingis	Knicks	91	26
16	C	Deandre Ayton	Suns	91	23
17	SF	Allan Collins	Heat	91	23
18	SG	Klay Thompson	Mavericks	91	31
19	C	Rudy Gobert	Timberwolves	91	29
20	PG	Damian Lillard	Trailblazers	91	31
21	C	Andre Drummond	Pistons	90	28
22	PG	John Wall	Wizards	90	31
23	SF	Paul George	Thunder	90	31
24	C	Karl-Anthony Towns	Timberwolves	89	25
25	PG	Kemba Walker	Hornets	89	31

[MKnight82]

Opening Day Roster - Year 4
Position	Name	OVR	Potential	Age	Years Remaining	Badges	Current Annual Salary (mil)
PG	Markelle Fultz	85	A	23	1	10	$15.98
SG	Alvin Duncan	81	B+	26	2	5	$3.68
SF	Allan Collins	91	A+	23	2	12	$10.37
PF	Gerald Lynch	80	A	25	3	6	$9.04
C	Stanley Moncrief	83	A	20	4	9	$9.82
PG	Chucky Norton	79	B+	21	3	3	$2.78
PG	Trevon Duval	77	B-	23	2	1	$4.00
PG	Doug Ervin	76	B+	22	4	11	$6.44
SG	JJ Redick	76	B	37	1	9	$4.01
SF	Troy Brown Jr.	79	B	22	1	3	$5.17
SF	Sammy Walker	71	C+	24	1	4	$1.68
PF	Dwayne Pearson	79	B	25	2	4	$3.49
PF	Anthony Blackwell	74	B+	22	4	3	$2.60
C	Thon Maker	78	B	24	1	1	$8.20
C	Anderson Phelps	72	B	22	4	4	$2.84
PG	Maurice Sharpe	71	C+	25	1	5	838k
SF	Yuta Watanabe	73	B-	27	1	2	838k

 

Fultz is the starter at PG for now, but I'll probably move him at the trade deadline.  My bench looks a lot better now.

[MKnight82]

Top 10 Prospects According to Draft Express - Year 4
DE Rank	Position	Name	Age	Height	Weight	Wingspan	School	Badges	OVR	Potential
1	PF	Clifton Cheaney	21	6'9"	227	7'1"	Florida	7	71	B+
2	SF	Rudolph Wilcox	19	6'8"	206	6'11"	Tennessee	8	79	A-
3	SF	Leon Fowlkes	21	6'7"	221	6'10"	Notre Dame	5	72	A
4	PG	Anders Larsson	21	6'4"	193	6'6"	Sweden	6	72	A-
5	PG	Gabe Galloway	24	6'2"	184	6'7"	Colorado	6	76	A
6	SF	Rich Hurley	19	6'8"	222	6'10"	Australia	9	72*1	B+
7	SG	Darren Boyd	21	6'1"	173	6'4"	Pittsburgh	4	73	A
8	SG	Zach Winter	22	6'4"	201	6'7"	California	7	75	B
9	SF	Randy Richmond	22	6'8"	234	7'3"	Baylor	4	72	A-
10	PG	Steve Craig	23	6'1"	195	6'3"	Oklahoma St	8	73	B

 

Looks like a weaker draft class this year.  

[MKnight82]

*TRADE DEADLINE UPDATE*

Trade Deadline Standings
West			East
Seed	Team	Record	Seed	Team	Record
1	Thunder	37-17	1	Celtics	42-12
2	Nuggets	36-17	2	76ers	39-15
3	Rockets	29-24	3	Bucks	33-20
4	Lakers	27-25	4	Pacers	30-24
5	Pelicans	28-27	5	Nets	29-24
6	Spurs	27-26	6	Raptors	30-26
7	Kings	27-28	7	Hornets	29-25
8	Mavericks	27-28	8	Bulls	28-25
9	Timberwolves	25-28	9	Knicks	28-27
10	Suns	25-29	10	Pistons	27-27
11	Trailblazers	23-30	11	Heat	26-28
12	Warriors	23-32	12	Wizards	23-29
13	Jazz	22-32	13	Cavaliers	23-31
14	Grizzlies	17-38	14	Hawks	23-31
15	Clippers	12-41	15	Magic	12-41
*Indicates I have their first round pick

 

I'm pretty disappointed with my current record, I thought I'd be more competitive than this.  The East looks like its a lot better this year.  I want to move Markelle Fultz here at the deadline because I have no plans to sign him to a long term extension this year, but I feel like if I do I'll guarantee that I won't make the playoffs.

 

UPDATE

Lol, well I didn't get a single offer for Fultz so I guess he's staying put.  

Edited December 11, 2018 by MKnight82

[MKnight82]

*TRADE*

Houston Rockets Receive

C Thon Maker (77)

2023 2nd Round Pick

 

Miami Heat Receive

C Dwight Howard (72)

2024 Rockets 1st Round Pick (top 3 protected)

 

Maker's deal is expiring and he's not in my rotation so I figured I'd try to get something for him.  The pick will likely be a very late first, but you never know.  Howard's deal is expiring and he can mentor for the remainder of the season.  

[MKnight82]

All Star Participants
Team Russell				Team Giannis
Starters				Starters
Player	Position	Team		Player	Position	Team
Russell Westbrook	PG	Thunder		Stephen Curry	PG	Warriors
Lebron James	SF	Lakers		Kyrie Irving	PG	Celtics
Ben Simmons	SF	76ers		Kawhi Leonard	SF	Raptors
Anthony Davis	C	Pelicans		Giannis Antetokounmpo	SF	Bucks
DeMarcus Cousins	C	Bulls		Kevin Durant	SF	Warriors
Reserves				Reserves
Damian Lillard	PG	Trailblazers		James Harden	SG	Rockets
Chris Paul	PG	Rockets		John Wall	PG	Wizards
Rudy Gobert	C	Timberwolves		Kristaps Porzingis	PF	Knicks
D'Angelo Russell	PG	Nets		Allan Collins	SF	Heat
Joel Embiid	C	76ers		Blake Griffin	PF	Pistons
Luka Doncic	SF	Mavericks		Karl-Anthony Towns	C	Timberwolves
Julius Randle	PF	Nuggets		Bradley Beal	SG	Wizards

 

So I forgot to post the All Stars from last year, but Allan Collins made it last year too so this is his 2nd.  

[Danger]

2 hours ago, MKnight82 said:

Who’s it going to be…..

The Spurs fell to 3, my pick held at 2, and the Celtics won the lottery.  That is ridiculous, the Celtics don't need another #1 pick.

So I have the #2 and #19 picks in this draft.  

 

My pick at 6 jumped into the top 3!  The Cavs fell to 6, my other pick fell to 5.  The Hawks fell all the way out to 4.  The Wizards got 3, holy crap I got 2 & 1!  Noooooooo.  Wait I forgot the protections!  Since it went in the top 3 the #2 pick stays with the Trailblazers, I still get #1 though.  

What did you reroll or something? lol

[MKnight82]

1 minute ago, Danger said:

What did you reroll or something? lol

I'm doing it different this year, usually I type all of this up in Word and copy/paste it into the forum.  This year I'm just copying posts from earlier in the thread and editing them.  Its caused some typos.  

[MKnight82]

I'll write it up tomorrow, but looks like I'm going to miss the playoffs again this year.  UGH.  

[THE DUKE]

When I was younger and did a bunch of Madden sims like this, I usually liked to play at least one game a season even if I wasn't competitive mostly so I could see how the draft picks were initially and how they progressed.  Would have been interesting to see Collins as a rookie in year 2, then how was he improved in year 3, then year 4, etc....

[MKnight82]

5 hours ago, THE DUKE said:

When I was younger and did a bunch of Madden sims like this, I usually liked to play at least one game a season even if I wasn't competitive mostly so I could see how the draft picks were initially and how they progressed.  Would have been interesting to see Collins as a rookie in year 2, then how was he improved in year 3, then year 4, etc....

I'm going to play the playoff series whenever I get to the playoffs.  I was pretty certain this was a playoff roster, I'm pretty disappointed I didn't make it this year.  I guess having it on Hard difficultly makes a big difference.  

[JBURGE]

16 hours ago, MKnight82 said:

I'll write it up tomorrow, but looks like I'm going to miss the playoffs again this year.  UGH.  

hi, it's me, tomorrow