MYSTERY/CRIME FICTION
arthur davis
agatha christie
patricia cornwell
PD james
ruth rendell
may higgins clark
kathy reichs
SCI-FI/FANTASY
douglas adams
isaac asimov
arthur c clarke
HG wells
david eddings
raymond E feist
Janny Wurts
Jules verne
which of these should i read because i need to write about one of them, %26amp; how it conforms to the genre. (fiction/mystery/science fiction/fantasy) which book would be the best to do such a writing task? please only answer if you have actually read a book by one of the provided authors . thanks in advance ! i just dont want to start reading a book, 100 pages in %26amp; realising how hard it would be to write about (how it conforms to the genre)|||Agatha Christie is a wonderful author, she has many fantastic books that would be good to write about. I would recommend her book And Then There Were None, as I think it's her best.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Rate my Fantasy Drafted Basketball Team?
pg - kidd
sg - carter
g - baron davis
sf - granger
pf - rudy gay
f - david lee
C - brad miller
C - Bynum
utility - trevor ariza
utility - tyrus thomas
bench:
al thornton
randy foye
corey maggette
raymond felton
rodney stuckey
rate my team 1 - 10 and feel free to criticize so i can fix any mistakes
this is from a 8 man head to head fantasy draft league|||For a 8-man league, your team is currently going to be cellar-dweller... other than your 1st pick Granger, it appears that you've over-drafted the rest of your picks...
I'd immediately try to trade Kidd, Davis, Miller to anyone that will give you better players based on name recognition value alone... the only untradeable on your team is Granger, everyone else should be fair-game if you can gain better players through package-upgrade (2 for 1, 3 of 2, etc) deals.
Your only chance for playoffs is if you can pull off multiple package-upgrade trades and grab some young, rising players off the waiver...
Best of luck, you're going to need it...
sg - carter
g - baron davis
sf - granger
pf - rudy gay
f - david lee
C - brad miller
C - Bynum
utility - trevor ariza
utility - tyrus thomas
bench:
al thornton
randy foye
corey maggette
raymond felton
rodney stuckey
rate my team 1 - 10 and feel free to criticize so i can fix any mistakes
this is from a 8 man head to head fantasy draft league|||For a 8-man league, your team is currently going to be cellar-dweller... other than your 1st pick Granger, it appears that you've over-drafted the rest of your picks...
I'd immediately try to trade Kidd, Davis, Miller to anyone that will give you better players based on name recognition value alone... the only untradeable on your team is Granger, everyone else should be fair-game if you can gain better players through package-upgrade (2 for 1, 3 of 2, etc) deals.
Your only chance for playoffs is if you can pull off multiple package-upgrade trades and grab some young, rising players off the waiver...
Best of luck, you're going to need it...
Who can I trade to get Andrew Bynum?
my team:
Chris Paul (pg)
Raymond Felton (pg,sg)
Deron Willams (pg)
Josh Smith (sg,sf,pf)
Mehmet Okur (pf,c)
John Salmons (sg,sf)
Chris Kaman (c)
Nazr Mohammed (c)
Ricky Davis (sg,sf)
Yi Jianlian (pf)
Drew Gooden (pf)
Brad Miller (c)
Mike Bibby (pg)
his team:
Kobe Bryant (sg)
Ray Allen (sg)
Chauncey Billups (pg)
Dwight Howard (c)
Luol Deng (sg,sf)
Andrew Bynum (c)
Andres Nocioni (sf,pf)
Hedo Turkoglu (sg,sf)
Craig Smith (sf,pf,c)
Ryan Gomes (sf,pf)
Micheal Finley (sg,sf)
Ron Artest (sf)
Roger Mason (pg)|||chris kaman n john salmons|||If I was him I'd take a package deal with Kaman and one of your PG's. Especially with Bibby coming back.|||You could try Gooden, Ricky Davis, or Brad Miller straight up, just to see if he would accept. I would try maybe Okur and Kaman for Bynum and Billups/Deng.|||If I were 2 give a center specifically, I'd offer Kaman or Miller if your lucky. Incidentally, I drafted Bynum as one of my last guys in a 8-team league %26amp; I'm quite satisfied w/ my investment.|||if i was him i would take paul with maybe okur but i dont know|||Why in the world would you trade Deron Williams for Andrew Bynum. Bynum's had a great year, but unless you're desperate for rebounds and TO and don't need points assists or steals, you can get much better value for Deron Williams. I would offer Chris Kaman and a lower level player (Yianlian).
Also, try to use Bibby in a trade. He's going to be overvalued when he comes back, especially with Artest gone to surgery.
Chris Paul (pg)
Raymond Felton (pg,sg)
Deron Willams (pg)
Josh Smith (sg,sf,pf)
Mehmet Okur (pf,c)
John Salmons (sg,sf)
Chris Kaman (c)
Nazr Mohammed (c)
Ricky Davis (sg,sf)
Yi Jianlian (pf)
Drew Gooden (pf)
Brad Miller (c)
Mike Bibby (pg)
his team:
Kobe Bryant (sg)
Ray Allen (sg)
Chauncey Billups (pg)
Dwight Howard (c)
Luol Deng (sg,sf)
Andrew Bynum (c)
Andres Nocioni (sf,pf)
Hedo Turkoglu (sg,sf)
Craig Smith (sf,pf,c)
Ryan Gomes (sf,pf)
Micheal Finley (sg,sf)
Ron Artest (sf)
Roger Mason (pg)|||chris kaman n john salmons|||If I was him I'd take a package deal with Kaman and one of your PG's. Especially with Bibby coming back.|||You could try Gooden, Ricky Davis, or Brad Miller straight up, just to see if he would accept. I would try maybe Okur and Kaman for Bynum and Billups/Deng.|||If I were 2 give a center specifically, I'd offer Kaman or Miller if your lucky. Incidentally, I drafted Bynum as one of my last guys in a 8-team league %26amp; I'm quite satisfied w/ my investment.|||if i was him i would take paul with maybe okur but i dont know|||Why in the world would you trade Deron Williams for Andrew Bynum. Bynum's had a great year, but unless you're desperate for rebounds and TO and don't need points assists or steals, you can get much better value for Deron Williams. I would offer Chris Kaman and a lower level player (Yianlian).
Also, try to use Bibby in a trade. He's going to be overvalued when he comes back, especially with Artest gone to surgery.
Rate my fantasy teams?
H2H team:
Chris Paul
Damien Wilkins
Raymond Felton
Richard Jefferson
Chris Bosh
Jamaal Crawford
Ben Wallace
Andris Biedrins
Stephon Marbury
Jason Kidd
Andre Iguodala
Darko Milicic
roto team:
Baron Davis
Tracy McGrady
Josh Smith
LeBron James
Tim Thomas
Tyson Chandler
Andris Biedrins
Andrea Bargnani
T.J. Ford
Mehmet Okur
Danny Granger
Rajon Rondo
Brendan Haywood
These 2 teams plays on a 13-cat system (MIN FG% FT% 3PTM 3PT% PTS OREB DREB REB AST ST BLK TO) and I'm planning to take out Darko %26amp; Rajon, h2h %26amp; roto respectively, because they're a BUST. Thanks for the comments.
*roster as of 11/6/07|||h2h kinda not 2 good|||Milicic !!!!! DARKO !!|||there good
Chris Paul
Damien Wilkins
Raymond Felton
Richard Jefferson
Chris Bosh
Jamaal Crawford
Ben Wallace
Andris Biedrins
Stephon Marbury
Jason Kidd
Andre Iguodala
Darko Milicic
roto team:
Baron Davis
Tracy McGrady
Josh Smith
LeBron James
Tim Thomas
Tyson Chandler
Andris Biedrins
Andrea Bargnani
T.J. Ford
Mehmet Okur
Danny Granger
Rajon Rondo
Brendan Haywood
These 2 teams plays on a 13-cat system (MIN FG% FT% 3PTM 3PT% PTS OREB DREB REB AST ST BLK TO) and I'm planning to take out Darko %26amp; Rajon, h2h %26amp; roto respectively, because they're a BUST. Thanks for the comments.
*roster as of 11/6/07|||h2h kinda not 2 good|||Milicic !!!!! DARKO !!|||there good
Who's going to win my fantasy basketball final?
Any Suggestions on what I should do? The finals start Tuesday until Sunday.
My team:
Steve Nash
Baron Davis
Stephen Jackson
Kevin Martin
Caron Butler
Gerald Wallace (injured)
Charlie Villanueva
Nick Collison
Elton Brand
Rasheed Wallace
Andrew Bogut
Brad Miller
HIS team:
Chris Paul
Raymond Felton
Joe Johnson
Tayshaun Prince
Al Horford
Tracy McGrady
Amare Stoudamire
Marvin Williams
Andris Biendris
Andre Miller
Luol Deng
Samuel Dalembert
The Free Agency:
Rasho Nesterovic
Jermaine O'neal
Josh Childress
Jamario Moon
Delonte West
Chris Quinn
Leon Powe|||i think your team is pretty good, but i belive hes got the slight edge with Mcgrady and Paul, so i would sign Jamario moon. Hes a great player and would be a good pick-up.|||I think he has a slight edge - Paul is carrying a lot of fantasy teams this year. I'm in my finals match up against a guy who has Paul, Johnson, and Iverson among others. If I were you, I'd pick up somebody for both Wallaces - Gerald is hurt and Rasheed might not play much for this final period as the Pistons are resting their starters. I'd go with Nesterovic - he's playing lights out lately. I'd also consider Childress and West - I think they are playing better than Moon right now.
My team:
Steve Nash
Baron Davis
Stephen Jackson
Kevin Martin
Caron Butler
Gerald Wallace (injured)
Charlie Villanueva
Nick Collison
Elton Brand
Rasheed Wallace
Andrew Bogut
Brad Miller
HIS team:
Chris Paul
Raymond Felton
Joe Johnson
Tayshaun Prince
Al Horford
Tracy McGrady
Amare Stoudamire
Marvin Williams
Andris Biendris
Andre Miller
Luol Deng
Samuel Dalembert
The Free Agency:
Rasho Nesterovic
Jermaine O'neal
Josh Childress
Jamario Moon
Delonte West
Chris Quinn
Leon Powe|||i think your team is pretty good, but i belive hes got the slight edge with Mcgrady and Paul, so i would sign Jamario moon. Hes a great player and would be a good pick-up.|||I think he has a slight edge - Paul is carrying a lot of fantasy teams this year. I'm in my finals match up against a guy who has Paul, Johnson, and Iverson among others. If I were you, I'd pick up somebody for both Wallaces - Gerald is hurt and Rasheed might not play much for this final period as the Pistons are resting their starters. I'd go with Nesterovic - he's playing lights out lately. I'd also consider Childress and West - I think they are playing better than Moon right now.
Who on this list isnt a point guard?
Ok well I answered this one dude and he wanted players better then Rajon Rondo. I gave this list and he said some of those guys aren't point guards then insulted me. So people please tell me who on this list isn't a point guard.
1) Chris Paul
2) Steve Nash
3) Deron Williams
4) Tony Parker
5) Chauncy Billups
6) Baron Davis
7) Monta Ellis
8) Jason Kidd
9) Jason Terry
10) Leandro Barbosa
11) Jose Calderon
12) Devin Harris
13) Raymond Felton
14) Derek Fisher
15) Jordan Farmar
16) Kyle Lowry
17) Andre Miller
18) Jameer Nelson
19) Mo Williams
20) Kirk Hinrich
Other random ones
Stephon Marbury, Jason Williams, TJ Ford|||What up Habib,
Techinically speaking: Monta Ellis is the only player on this list that is not a point guard. He's been playing the two- and has played alongside Baron Davis while Baron was a Warrior.
Jason Terry and Barbosa are shoot first pass second point guards and are probably better suited to play the two- but they've played point guard for their respective team. Terry actually started while Devin Harris was there- because Harris was inconsistent and turnover prone- but with the arrival of Kidd has actually switched over and played more 2. And Barbosa has been playing backup to Nash- though i think with the signing of a backup point you may see Barbosa dealt or playing more of the two.
Nickster|||Tony Parker|||Jason terry is an SF....so that's the only 1.|||Monta Ellis is really a shoot first player so thats why Golden State plays him at SG
Jason Terry is a SG
I thought Hinrich would be a SG out of college but hes holding the PG spot down..inconsistent tho.
everyone else is a PG mainly because of the height and of course the positions they play on their teams already...their teams are gonna use them for their strengths not weakness
Barbosa is a PG..but really cant run the Point...hes a scorer..but his height and size make him a PG|||leandro barbosa|||monte, barbosa, terry is combo|||they're all guardss
maybe some are shooting guards
but they all can be point guards|||Jason Terry? I love the suns and steve nash is my favorite player.|||Mo williams i think he is a PF Monte Ellis Barbosa and Terry are
combos|||monte, barbosa, terry is combo|||monta, terry, barbosa are more of a sg than a pg but they can play the point, but i personally think theyre better at the 2.
i would say rondo is just as good as harris if not better, they both dont have a shot, theyre both quick, but rondo plays better defense and rebounds a lot better.
i wouldnt say kyle lowry is better than rondo, neither is fisher, farmar, nelson, mo williams. these guys all have a better shot than rondo, but overall id say rondo is better than them.|||Monta Ellis isn't a PG because of all these years he played with Baron, but now Mullin wants him to become the PG.
Jason Terry isn't a point guard, at 6'2'' he's an SG, having Devin Harris and Jason Kidd these years, although I do believe he was a PG on the Hawks.
Leandro Barbosa is a SG, although he can run the point, he plays better at the two slot.|||Well technically Leandro Barbosa, Jason Terry, and Monte Ellis aren't point guards according to their official position, but they are combo guards who can play the point guard position but score a bit more than a real point guard but don't circulate the ball as much, combo guards aren't very rare anymore these days and finding a real one is the challenge now.|||monta and J. Terry|||terry ellis and barbosa all are combo guard but primarily play the 2 guard|||Jason Terry both PG and SG
Monta Ellis
Kyle Lowry|||Jason Terry|||BARBOSA TERRY ELLIS
1) Chris Paul
2) Steve Nash
3) Deron Williams
4) Tony Parker
5) Chauncy Billups
6) Baron Davis
7) Monta Ellis
8) Jason Kidd
9) Jason Terry
10) Leandro Barbosa
11) Jose Calderon
12) Devin Harris
13) Raymond Felton
14) Derek Fisher
15) Jordan Farmar
16) Kyle Lowry
17) Andre Miller
18) Jameer Nelson
19) Mo Williams
20) Kirk Hinrich
Other random ones
Stephon Marbury, Jason Williams, TJ Ford|||What up Habib,
Techinically speaking: Monta Ellis is the only player on this list that is not a point guard. He's been playing the two- and has played alongside Baron Davis while Baron was a Warrior.
Jason Terry and Barbosa are shoot first pass second point guards and are probably better suited to play the two- but they've played point guard for their respective team. Terry actually started while Devin Harris was there- because Harris was inconsistent and turnover prone- but with the arrival of Kidd has actually switched over and played more 2. And Barbosa has been playing backup to Nash- though i think with the signing of a backup point you may see Barbosa dealt or playing more of the two.
Nickster|||Tony Parker|||Jason terry is an SF....so that's the only 1.|||Monta Ellis is really a shoot first player so thats why Golden State plays him at SG
Jason Terry is a SG
I thought Hinrich would be a SG out of college but hes holding the PG spot down..inconsistent tho.
everyone else is a PG mainly because of the height and of course the positions they play on their teams already...their teams are gonna use them for their strengths not weakness
Barbosa is a PG..but really cant run the Point...hes a scorer..but his height and size make him a PG|||leandro barbosa|||monte, barbosa, terry is combo|||they're all guardss
maybe some are shooting guards
but they all can be point guards|||Jason Terry? I love the suns and steve nash is my favorite player.|||Mo williams i think he is a PF Monte Ellis Barbosa and Terry are
combos|||monte, barbosa, terry is combo|||monta, terry, barbosa are more of a sg than a pg but they can play the point, but i personally think theyre better at the 2.
i would say rondo is just as good as harris if not better, they both dont have a shot, theyre both quick, but rondo plays better defense and rebounds a lot better.
i wouldnt say kyle lowry is better than rondo, neither is fisher, farmar, nelson, mo williams. these guys all have a better shot than rondo, but overall id say rondo is better than them.|||Monta Ellis isn't a PG because of all these years he played with Baron, but now Mullin wants him to become the PG.
Jason Terry isn't a point guard, at 6'2'' he's an SG, having Devin Harris and Jason Kidd these years, although I do believe he was a PG on the Hawks.
Leandro Barbosa is a SG, although he can run the point, he plays better at the two slot.|||Well technically Leandro Barbosa, Jason Terry, and Monte Ellis aren't point guards according to their official position, but they are combo guards who can play the point guard position but score a bit more than a real point guard but don't circulate the ball as much, combo guards aren't very rare anymore these days and finding a real one is the challenge now.|||monta and J. Terry|||terry ellis and barbosa all are combo guard but primarily play the 2 guard|||Jason Terry both PG and SG
Monta Ellis
Kyle Lowry|||Jason Terry|||BARBOSA TERRY ELLIS
I'm finally giving up on Gilbert Arenas. Now what am I suppose to do?
I held onto him WAY TOO LONG and now 2.5 games from a playoff position. I managed to hold on for so many weeks only losing 5-7, 6-6, or 4-7 but it's now gotten to the point that I may not be able to catch up. I scoured the waiver wire and noticed the following available
Conley
Rondo
Ricky Davis
Francisco Garcia
Travis Outlaw
Raja Bell
I don't have a SG playing tomorrow, but I do have Mike Dunleavy, Marvin Williams, and Raymond Felton on the squad. Who's the best option at this point?|||First off i would like to comment on gangstarr4eva post: dropping Warrick makes no sense right now. Since being put into the starting lineup on Feb 12 he has put up 20.8ppg with 8.7 boards while shooting 54.4% from the field. You want to drop those numbers for Rell and his 11.9 points and 3.7 boards....
On to the question - Gilbert practiced last week with the Wizards, but it was only light and non-contact. But that is a start. But im guessing this question was prompted by the news that came out today that Areans is not unsure of when he will be cleared for contact practices and be able to play.
But I really dont know if it is time to get rid of him. I have been waiting for him to return as well. I am still in 2nd place in my league. I would try to wait it out as long as you can. You didnt mention what stats you are loosing in?
Conley is only good if you are desperate for assist. Rondo isnt putting up consistent helpful numbers, Davis seems to be lost in the mix down in Miami...he should be starting. Outlaw is playing really well for the Blazers and can shoot the 3. Bell shoots the 3 ball real well but is more of a perimeter defender.
The only things i can recommend besides holding onto him (which would be my first choice) is too either drop Felton or Dalembert and pick someone up off waivers who can help you fill the stats you need and stay in the playoff mix.
good luck
ADDITION - those are pretty significant numbers to lose by. Arenas will get you all those numbers You might want to think about making a big trade. try throwing Arenas in the deal so you don't have to carry his weight. Tell the person you are trying to trade with that he should be back soon. Or like you wanted, drop Arenas. But think...if there a player on waivers who can get you those kinda numbers. Basically you need a guy off waivers who avgs 10+ points, 5+ boards, 5+ assist, 1+ steal and 2+ threes. If you can find that then it might be beneficial. BUT i guarantee someone will pick Arenas up the min you drop him.|||Don't drop Gilbert Arenas. He is way too close to coming back. Out of that group right now, TRAVIS OUTLAW is on a TEAR. He would be the best option to pick up at this point, but try dropping someone else for him. Who's our worst player? Drop him instead of Arenas, because Arenas can really make you a tough opponent in the last few weeks of the season and the playoffs.
Out of those last 3, Mike Dunleavy is the best.|||You can't just drop him after this long. I would package him in a trade and try to get a nice upgrade some where. He could give someone some nice value come playoff time. So look to trade with someone that is on top of the tables. GOOD LUCK!
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.|||Yes hold onto gilbert|||I would probably drop Hakim Warrick and pick up Raja Bell. Gilbert has screwed you over by him just wasting a spot on your roster, but at this point you might as well hold on to him since he should be coming back soon.|||If you were gonna drop him, you should have done it weeks ago. Since you've held on this long, you might as well wait fro him to come back. He should put up better numbers than the rest of those guys.
Or you can be a complete SHlTBAG and give all the people who are trying to help you thumbs down. You're a douche.|||you held onto him all year and got rid of him two weeks before he comes back? thats a strange move.
Conley
Rondo
Ricky Davis
Francisco Garcia
Travis Outlaw
Raja Bell
I don't have a SG playing tomorrow, but I do have Mike Dunleavy, Marvin Williams, and Raymond Felton on the squad. Who's the best option at this point?|||First off i would like to comment on gangstarr4eva post: dropping Warrick makes no sense right now. Since being put into the starting lineup on Feb 12 he has put up 20.8ppg with 8.7 boards while shooting 54.4% from the field. You want to drop those numbers for Rell and his 11.9 points and 3.7 boards....
On to the question - Gilbert practiced last week with the Wizards, but it was only light and non-contact. But that is a start. But im guessing this question was prompted by the news that came out today that Areans is not unsure of when he will be cleared for contact practices and be able to play.
But I really dont know if it is time to get rid of him. I have been waiting for him to return as well. I am still in 2nd place in my league. I would try to wait it out as long as you can. You didnt mention what stats you are loosing in?
Conley is only good if you are desperate for assist. Rondo isnt putting up consistent helpful numbers, Davis seems to be lost in the mix down in Miami...he should be starting. Outlaw is playing really well for the Blazers and can shoot the 3. Bell shoots the 3 ball real well but is more of a perimeter defender.
The only things i can recommend besides holding onto him (which would be my first choice) is too either drop Felton or Dalembert and pick someone up off waivers who can help you fill the stats you need and stay in the playoff mix.
good luck
ADDITION - those are pretty significant numbers to lose by. Arenas will get you all those numbers You might want to think about making a big trade. try throwing Arenas in the deal so you don't have to carry his weight. Tell the person you are trying to trade with that he should be back soon. Or like you wanted, drop Arenas. But think...if there a player on waivers who can get you those kinda numbers. Basically you need a guy off waivers who avgs 10+ points, 5+ boards, 5+ assist, 1+ steal and 2+ threes. If you can find that then it might be beneficial. BUT i guarantee someone will pick Arenas up the min you drop him.|||Don't drop Gilbert Arenas. He is way too close to coming back. Out of that group right now, TRAVIS OUTLAW is on a TEAR. He would be the best option to pick up at this point, but try dropping someone else for him. Who's our worst player? Drop him instead of Arenas, because Arenas can really make you a tough opponent in the last few weeks of the season and the playoffs.
Out of those last 3, Mike Dunleavy is the best.|||You can't just drop him after this long. I would package him in a trade and try to get a nice upgrade some where. He could give someone some nice value come playoff time. So look to trade with someone that is on top of the tables. GOOD LUCK!
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.|||Yes hold onto gilbert|||I would probably drop Hakim Warrick and pick up Raja Bell. Gilbert has screwed you over by him just wasting a spot on your roster, but at this point you might as well hold on to him since he should be coming back soon.|||If you were gonna drop him, you should have done it weeks ago. Since you've held on this long, you might as well wait fro him to come back. He should put up better numbers than the rest of those guys.
Or you can be a complete SHlTBAG and give all the people who are trying to help you thumbs down. You're a douche.|||you held onto him all year and got rid of him two weeks before he comes back? thats a strange move.
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