Gaming The RedCafe NBA Simulation 28/29 | Playoffs, here we come! | Can the MJ Suns repeat? | BasketballGM

I missed the fact that the Suns have assembled one of the best rosters in history
 
I think we can unanimously agree that some of those suns contracts need cancelled or we'll have a very pointless next 5 years :lol:
 
2028 NBA Final

@BenitoSTARR @Dan @Dr. Dwayne @P-Nut @Salt Bailly @Skizzo @Solius @Stobzilla @The Cat @V.O. @altodevil @hobbers @oneniltothearsenal @reelworld @sebsheep @weetee @Heine

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Preview

Last 5 meetings

Phoenix Suns 95-101 Boston Celtics
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103-96 Boston Celtics
Phoenix Suns 109-114 Boston Celtics
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106-78 Boston Celtics
Phoenix Suns 119-117 Boston Celtics

Last 10 seasons

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Finalists

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Bright. Future. Suns.

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Playoff stats

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Playoff leaders

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27/28 Season Review

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Final Standings

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Awards

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Combined stats

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Feats

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League News

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Draft Preview

Expected top 10

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NBA Finalists Boston Celtics casually picking up the 1st, 7th and 8th picks in this draft.

Draft Lottery

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League History

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Why are the regens consistently so much better than the originals

Because I made many of them younger. Some old-timey players were well into their mid 20s by the time they joined the league, which really doesn't work well with the game since age is such a massive factor to decide potential. I picked 19 because that seemed like a common age for rookies (or rather, they turn 20 between the draft and their first season). There's also luck involved, of course. Magic Johnson is "just" 61/70, Jerry West is 61/68, Ray Felix is 58/69, Yao Ming 61/73, Tony Parker 58/69, etc.

It's just that Phoenix in particular really lucked out on both draft picks and rookie improvement. Cooper Flagg was the 17th pick, and has gone 42 > 52 > 65 > 76 in overall rating since getting drafted in 2025.
 
Why does the view counter go from thousands to millions? What are we even doing here if I can't access the dopamine rush of increasing thread views?
The real MJ started lurking
 
Why does the view counter go from thousands to millions? What are we even doing here if I can't access the dopamine rush of increasing thread views?

Carry on the experiment in a new thread.
 
@Solius I didn't notice that you re-signed right back with the Pacers before right at the end of free agency. Do you want to stay there? Not a lot of teams have any money left, but I could let you trade places with someone who also signed for a fair amount of money. It won't be a great team, but no great team had any money anyway.

Your options (if leaving) are: Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards or Cleveland Cavaliers. Other than that, the Portland Trailblazers and New Orleans Pelicans can just straight up afford you without a swap - Edit: let's say the San Antonio Spurs as well, for old times sake.
 
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2028 Draft and Free Agency

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Okay guys, get ready! You're nearing the ends of your careers, some of you more rapidly than others, so prepare for a lot of red in the next few season previews. Now it's all about grabbing as much glory as you can on your way out. Particularly since I seeded the league with a stupid amount of up-and-coming legends.

Draft

Wilt and Shaq, future Boston legends.

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Free Agency

Sonius signed with the San Antonio Spurs for $33.03M/yr through 2033.
SebJr is yet to find a new team :(




Trades

The Cub (Nuggets)
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Two Nil & reelworld II (Knicks)
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weeweetee (Pistons)
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Nobbers & BenitwoSTARRLET (Nets), sontodevil (Heat)
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Lil' V.O. (Kings) - cheeky Tim Duncan acquisition.
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sontodevil (Heat) - a 34-year old Center might not be the most exciting get, but he essentially cost a single 2nd round pick and an unplayable 28-year old.
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Skizzo & Sonius (Spurs), weeweetee (Pistons)
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Dan II (76ers), Skizzo & Sonius (Spurs) - Spurs embracing the old.
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weeweetee (Pistons) - Pistons embracing the young.
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sontodevil (Heat), Skizzo & Sonius (Spurs) - Spurs embracing the young after all?
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Nobbers & BenitwoSTARRLET - I have no words
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Two Nil & reelworld II (Knicks), Pepper Bailly (Bucks)
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Lil-Nut & Stobzilla II (Timberwolves)
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Up next: Season Preview
 
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28/29 Season Preview Part 1 New
28/29 Season Preview Part 1

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Power Rankings

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Team Finances and Strategy

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Preview

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Just to test whether anyone reads these, I am going to comment solely in RedCafe smilies.

SebJr - No Team
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Nobbers & BenitwoSTARRLET - Brooklyn Nets (53-29, 1st Round)
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The Cub - Denver Nuggets (31-51)
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weeweetee - Detroit Pistons (45-37, 1st Round)
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Dr. Junior - Memphis Grizzlies (53-29, Conference Finals)
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sontodevil - Miami Heat (38-44)
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Pepper Bailly - Milwaukee Bucks (46-36, 1st Round)
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:+1::nono:
 
We made all these moves, exchanging picks. Only to end up with a shitter team. nimics emoji summary is correct.
 
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28/29 Season Preview Part 2

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Lil-Nut - Minnesota Timberwolves (45-37, 1st Round)
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Two Nil & reelworld II - New York Knicks (65-17, Conference Finals)
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Heine - Oklahoma City Thunder (54-28, 2nd Round)
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Dan II - Philadelphia 76ers (41-41)
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Sonius & Skizzlet - San Antonio Spurs (18-64)
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Lil' V.O. - Sacramento Kings (47-35, 1st Round)
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Up next: The Rest
 
Congrats on your second rings Phoenix.

Edit: and third and fourth. And fifth.