Five Minutes of Fantasy Sports: Recent Episodes
Mike
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In this episode I go over what to look over when researching before your draft. I discuss roster positions as well as positional scarcity. Join link for my league: https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/1216875/invitation?key=8307e1ebef8d2492&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=d1376e15e2775115
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This video goes through the process of creating a league, shows you the different settings available if you want to be the commissioner of the league, and also invites you to join a league set up by me! Link to join the league mentioned in the video: https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/fiveminutesoffantasyfootball
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Sometimes the standings don't give you the full picture of where your team ranks in your league. I show you how to measure your team's performance in each category. Also, I show you some other websites that you can use to find those future stars as well as do your own research Blog link: https://blog.feedspot.com/fantasy_baseball_blogs/
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This episode details how to get to the main website of yahoo that allows you to do much more research than does just the app. Also shows you how to do some quick research
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I give you some info about the start active players button - it's super useful but you do have to be aware with one flaw in using it. Also, I discuss why the IL spot can be something that pays off later in the season if you use it correctly
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In this episode, I go over three things you should do with your Fantasy Baseball team before the season starts. Some are requirements. Some are silly. But all are worth a listen!
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After a grueling two and a half hours, my auction draft is finally finished. I look over my team and discuss how my plan going into the draft went. I also show you some sleepers that you may want to consider for your drafts as well.
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Here's a glimpse at the Yahoo Auction Draft - I walk you through the format and let you sit in a few rounds of my auction draft as well. I'll do a follow up video after the draft too
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Join my Baseball League on Yahoo! https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/108069/invitation?key=3f1a731b8953b0fa&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=599fa92ea6051eb7
Auction Drafts, also known as Salary Cap Drafts, give a manager more control as to exactly how to build a team. Two popular options are to spend big on some big performers, and then build around them the best you can, or to avoid the stud players and get solid performing players at every position. I discuss the risks/rewards of both options in this episode, as well as some other information.
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Want to get started with Fantasy Baseball but you aren't sure where to start? This video will walk you through setting up your own league as well as checking out some of the settings that you need to know to have a successful team Want to join my baseball league? Link here: https://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/108069/invitation?key=3f1a731b8953b0fa&soc_trk=lnk&ikey=599fa92ea6051eb7
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Looking for some last minute adds for your fantasy team's playoff push? Take a listen and see who's available to make a difference for the home stretch
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Sorry I couldn't resist the pun in the title. But he is ripe for production in New York; he's one of the few guards left standing in New York and has enough of Thibs trust to earn some minutes. He's worth an add if you need a boost in FT% and possibly 3s and points.
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With my playoff season starting on Monday, I'm looking ahead to my possible first round matchup. I analyze his team, look at my categories, and look to any players that I might be able to add in the close categories to give myself an edge
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I discuss some new injury news, try to make sense of Portland's roster moving forward, and sing the praises of Josh Hart and Simons in Portland. There isn't much else to sing about up there. Also, I discuss some players coming off injury that you might want to consider adding.
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Big news in fantasy basketball land is Chris Paul is out for 6-8 weeks. Cameron Payne will be manning the point for the near future, so drop your weakest link and add him to your squad. Also I discuss playoff strategy and how to utilize the IL+ to your advantage
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In this episode of Five Minutes of Fantasy Basketball, I go through the process of dropping Anthony Davis and replacing him with another player. I walk you through the process of looking over the waiver wire, looking at possible players, and then deciding on someone to add.
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Questions abound as the fantasy basketball playoffs approach. I try to answer a few of them, including roster strategy, the timetable for Paul George's possible return, and what exactly is going on with the Center situation in Brooklyn.
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The playoffs are coming soon to fantasy basketball, so is your team prepared? I discuss my team, as well as some changes that might need to be made to get ready for your playoff push
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I discuss some more trade deadline implications and how to build your team around the new rosters that have emerged in the NBA after the trade deadline. OKC might be driving in the tank, so there's some add opportunities there. Also, Brooklyn has some open roster spots, so there's an opportunity there as well.
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If you're playoff bound, it's good to plan ahead so that you know when your playoffs are and which players you have now won't be playing as many games in the playoffs. Portland is a possible problem so consider trading anyone on Portland fair game for a trade.
fantasy basketball strategy, portland, new york, los angeles, hashtag basketball
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Wondering about what moves to make after the NBA trade deadline? I offer some suggestions as well as some updates to my team after my hiatus
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Has Nance moved into the starting lineup for good in Portland? If so, add him as fast as possible - he could be a huge part of your team moving forward. Also, Eric Gordon is still plugging away in Houston. If you need scoring and 3s, he's solid, and puts up ok stats in some other categories.
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Can Big Ben help salvage your fantasy season? Is Crowder ready for a louder finish to the year? Can Jeff Wilson Jr. score a touchdown and become fantasy relevant? I answer these questions and more on today's episode
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After you identify the need your team has, you need to utilize the tools on the yahoo webpage to find the stats you need. Then, I talk about players that are worth a further look, as well as some further research. I discuss players like D. Gallanari, Chris Duarte, Eric Gordon, and Bagley III
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I discuss the Thursday night game, mainly addressing the chagrin I have for pending the rest of my FAAB on Mattison, especially since he was only useful for one game. I also discuss roster flexibility and Week 14 matchups
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Today I discuss if it's worth keeping Antonio Brown on my roster. Spoiler alert: it's not. I add Taysom Hill and plan to start him for the rest of my fantasy season over Kirk Cousins. I also consider a basketball roster move and discuss who I should drop if I do make a move.
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I discuss players on the Knicks and what to expect from them. Outside of Julius Randle, it's hard to find current Knicks who are positive contributors to your team. However, I expect that to change. Listen for players to target in a trade or to add yourself if an impatient manager in your league has dropped them.
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Who should you add after great week 13 fantasy results? My humble suggestions: QB: Hill WR: Gage (not in video - MVS) RB: Hilliard TE: Engram Def: Tennessee
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James Harden was supposed to be a part of the Big 3 in Brooklyn. But 1 of the 3 didn't feel like getting vaccinated, so he's going alone with K.D. Will his fantasy stats suffer or improve without Kyrie? Will his hamstring hamper him? I discuss this and more on today's episode
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I recommended adding Taysom Hill, and even though he didn't have a great game in reality, he nonetheless put up some great fantasy stats. I analyze the Thursday night game and also discuss my roster decisions for the week
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I look at Steph Curry's fantasy performance so far this season and speculate if he can keep up the pace once Klay Thompson returns. Then I talk about if he's worth trading to spread the talent out on your team. Personally I wouldn't do that, but if you're dealing with injuries or have drafted a team with Michael Porter and Kemba Walker on it, it might be worth it.
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This episode covers the New Orleans and Dallas game and predicts who to start and who you should sit. Start: anyone on Dallas including their defense. Sit: anyone on New Orleans not named Taysom or Kamara (if he plays)
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I take a look at each position and let you know who I think you should consider adding if you have a need. QB: Taysom Hill WR: Kendrick Bourne RB: Alexander Mattison, Dontrell Hilliard TE: Gerald Everett, Jack Doyle DEF: Indianapolis, Minnesota
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I talk about the changes I made to my team due to the injury to Michael Porter Jr. and the lineup change regarding Kemba Walker. I also mention why I chose to add Kevin Porter Jr and T.J. Warren
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Week 8 starts tomorrow, so I take a look at which teams are playing only 2 games next week, and make some suggestions about who to add and who to avoid on those teams. I also ponder what exactly is going on with the Knicks?
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My basketball team has been cruising as of late, but it's always a good idea to be tinkering with your lineups to see if you can make it even better. I discuss why I added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Tyus Jones, and maybe why you should consider doing the same.
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Will Rex Burkhead put you ahead in Week 12? What about Jeff Wilson or Kendrick Bourne? I discuss these players and more in this episode
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The waiver wire add of the season for me is hands down Cordarelle Patterson. I disucss the process I used early on to scout him out, the advantage his dual position eligibility gives him, and why you might want to consider trading for him moving forward.
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When I traded for Kemba Walker, I had higher expectations for him than the performance he's been giving me. Am I deluding myself into thinking he's a better player than he is? Is Kemba washed? Is he just off to a slow start? Does Thibs hate him and not want him to have playing time? I consider these questions today.
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I talk about two websites I use for research outside of yahoo, fatasypros.com and hashtagbasketball.com to help me improve my team from week to week. Here are some of their features in this short video
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I look over my team's week 11 performance, look at the lineup mistakes I made, and try and learn from them moving forward. Also, I give some suggestions as to whom you should possibly target for good performances in week 12.
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Using Yahoo's tools on the website, I take a loos at my week 5 matchup, compare it to how the rest of the league did, and find which categories I should target for improvement.
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Needing 11 points to win my matchup tomorrow and 1 having one player left to play, I wondered if I could find a last minute player from one of the two teams quickly to add in a pinch. Turns out there's a pretty straightforward way to do that on the yahoo website!
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With a concerning update for Michael Porter Jr., I go through how to search the waiver wire quickly for guys who are IL eligible and how to examine what to do about them
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Who would you rather have rest of the season: Michael Porter Jr. or Ben Simmons? I discuss that choice and go through the process of using the IL+ on the Yahoo basketball website
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I discuss some decisions I made for my team, some players to consider for this week, as well as looking ahead to week 12.
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The player chat is a wealth of information and disinformation. Often it's a wasteland of nonsense but occasionally you'll find some useful tidbits in it.
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Will Cordarelle Patterson Play? Should I start him anyway or have someone else ready to go as a backup? Is Antonio Brown a reliable backup this week? Since the status of some of my Thursday night players is unsure, I discuss the backup plan I have in place in case one or more of them are unable to start.
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Today I discuss what to do about Cordarelle Patterson and Damien Harris, who are both questionable to start on Thursday's game. I also talk about the advantage of starting the player who has the latest game start that week at your flex position.
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After finishing up my matchup in yahoo fantasy basketball, I look at my team's performance, gauge it against the rest of the league, and see what other moves I might need to make in the near future.
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My matchup is over for the week and I reflect on the roster tweaks I made last minute that were successful and unsuccessful.
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my football trade for Mike Evans and Damien Harris went through. Was losing Aaron Jones too much? I guess I'll find out in the future. Also, start Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill if my opponent has AJ Brown and I have Thielin?
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If you're looking to improve your team, find another team in the league who would be open to moving a player
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Looking over some of the functions on the yahoo website can be useful, especially if you're looking to gain an advantage in a particular matchup this week
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I go over the process of analyzing my team's needs, looking over my opponent, and scouring the waiver wire for any potential news that might help me this week
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today we talk about how to check in with your team and compare your team's performance to that of the rest of the league. Yahoo has some useful tools for this built right into their website
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So I lost this week. My team is still good, but I'll look at what they could have done better, what I could have done better as a manager, and move forward.
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Today I shift fantasy topics to basketball - talking league settings, auction draft, league settings, and quick team overviews
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Today I shift fantasy topics to basketball - auction draft strategy - pay for elite talent or spread out the wealth and have an overall solid team
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Even if you're in first place, you want to keep up with the best backups possible. Things can change quickly in football, so try and keep up with the best bench possible. Hopefully your starters stay healthy, but you want to be prepared just in case you encounter an injury.
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An auction draft is a different type of beast than a snake draft. You have the opportunity to bid on any player you want, so you can construct your team a little differently than you would in a snake draft. Don't be afraid to spend some extra draft capital to get the players you think will help you win a league!
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Going over league settings before you draft is the best way to go into your draft with a successful plan. I share what I did at the start of the season to put myself in a position to succeed in my league
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Despite injuries or bad news, you have to keep playing your season to be successful. We discuss both of these in this episode
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Figuring out who to add to your team week to week is an ongoing process. I suggest some useful ways of analyzing who to add and how to use the FAAB process
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Once your games for the week are done, look at how your team did and look for opportunities to make your team better!
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On Sundays, when the games are live, there's nothing you can do. You can use stat tracker to get live updates, or just watch your favorite team!
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Sometimes if you have an early lead, you can start a player based on the other team's starters. For example, if you have a receiver who plays for your opponent's QB, you can start him instead of another player to earn points if he throws him a TD.
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While the yahoo app is useful, the website has some standalone tools that can help you win your league!
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I talk about my fantasy football team on Yahoo, and give advice on why you should trust your gut, especially if you're a veteran manager.
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