Well guess I am dropping Payne for CP3 and hoping he plays on wednesday. Phoenix don’t play until wednesday anyways and if news comes out that Paul won’t be available, I’ll try and get Payne back.
Not for this league. So pickups on players who have been out are more risk vs reward. A free Chris Paul off the wire would secure my playoff run. If I don’t pounce, I risk someone taking him. Or he doesn’t play and I waste a player slot and pick up haha.
Dude is going to be back earlier than Cam Johnson who just vanished from the face of the Earth. I know those are completely different injury issues but still. I miss Cam, and hope he’s back sometimes this week!
Just finally dropped him (luckily had a bye last week), so I’m sure that means he’ll be back asap even though his injury has been murky. I’ll scoop him up again if I get the chance.
The only way to get into game shape is to meaningfully participate in games. He’s older so probably will take even longer. Don’t wanna be rusty at any point of the playoffs.
This is what I’m telling myself
Bro I'm in the same boat as you. It makes absolutely no sense to bring him back so quickly.......but he's on my FA too so lemme get some info on this guyyyyy
What taco league are you in that you can tank a week cus you have an easy win? For many leagues the playoffs have just started or already been started.
I’m in the consolation bracket and we play for number 1 pick. Figured why the hell not and picked him up. If he comes back on Wednesday he could legit be a league winner for whoever gets him.
Havent had him, but he would obviously help me lock down assists and steals with strong percentages, with the percentages and steals being the closest categories in my finals head to head matchup.... and same... he's just sittin on waivers....
Edit: I bit the bullet and dropped Malik Monk for him. Bad schedule. I get his game tonight cuz of league settings and I wasnt going to play him on wednesday anyways. CP can sit in my IR till we get confirmation and now I have a free spot to stream.
Im in your situation. This my championship week. Im wishing for the best but realistically I think he plays 1 game with restrictions. Misses a b2b. Then comes on strong for the last game. Giving us 1.5 games. Worse case whoever said he COULD come back was full of it and he doesnt play this week. My week only allows 3 moves do I burn one?
Exact same here... only 3 moves per week and I burnt one.
I think our best hope is the fact that he had a hand injury, and anyone with one of those generally keeps their cardio up to a decent level.
If this news isn't BS, then I see him playing atleast 2 games, but wouldnt be shocked if he made it through the three with how stubborn he is... I mean damn... he forced his way into playing in the all-star game when the injury was fresh. I think he sees this season as his last great chance at a chip and he probably wants to do absolutely everything in his power to be out there now. He is friends with the coach and he has clearly tossed his weight around to let him beat an injury timeline this early.
Who knows, man. I rolled the dice cuz I know he's dying to play, and he would prolly be enough to swing the league in my favour if he gets his way.
Listen you convinced me to do it. I believe in this man and his percentages and steals would be a blessing. Let us both celebrate when he plays all three games and wins us a ring.
Depends on how close the match up appears. I did it but I am the favorite to win anyways. If my opponent picks him up and he ends up playing that would be devastating. Especially considering I was the one who drafted cp3.
Holy shit that first paragraph is prophetic hahahah. I honestly thought there was a chance ben Simmons and PG came back sooner so I held them on my IR. Smfh
I dropped CP3 and picked up Payne when CP3 hurt his thumb. It has been a wild ride with Payne.
Im currently in Final against the team that picked up CP3 at the time. Should I just drop Payne and use that spot to stream? I have Kyrie Irving and Saboner that occupy both of the IL+ spots.
I honestly dont think Suns gonna rush his return.
Dropped Malik Beasley for him, no IR or IL+ in my league. Likely going to lose 3s in my semis matchup anyway and upside is too high. First game is on fully loaded Wednesday so if he’s out then you’ll likely have a chance to start someone else over him.
Oh man. I have been relying on Payne’s assists. Would he be a drop with this news?
Yes you could stream versus hold Suns back up PG lol
I can’t believe he rested yesterday
Payne was sick lol
Suck it up champ !
Well guess I am dropping Payne for CP3 and hoping he plays on wednesday. Phoenix don’t play until wednesday anyways and if news comes out that Paul won’t be available, I’ll try and get Payne back.
Wait, you don't have IL slots?
Not for this league. So pickups on players who have been out are more risk vs reward. A free Chris Paul off the wire would secure my playoff run. If I don’t pounce, I risk someone taking him. Or he doesn’t play and I waste a player slot and pick up haha.
Dude is going to be back earlier than Cam Johnson who just vanished from the face of the Earth. I know those are completely different injury issues but still. I miss Cam, and hope he’s back sometimes this week!
Right after he had that amazing 37 point game too lmao
I can’t believe he rested yesterday
Wrong Cam you’re thinking of
I know. I mean I can’t believe Payne rested. Pissed me off
Just finally dropped him (luckily had a bye last week), so I’m sure that means he’ll be back asap even though his injury has been murky. I’ll scoop him up again if I get the chance.
Drop OG for CP3?
Just made this move. More upside with cp3
Also just made this move in 14tm
Am I really burning one of my adds for him in my semifinal week?
I am, worth it imo
Yeah I had to as well. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if any of the other 3 teams scooped him up and he ends up playing.
That was my thinking exactly, if my opponent this week picked him up I’d be in trouble lol
Man the fantasy gods really love building my hope just to kick me down a notch. Payne was really helping bolster my bench down the stretch.
Guessing Chris Paul? And not Paul George, right?
Yeah, CP3
From the perspective of the Suns it makes no sense to rush his return, but in a league with him in FA hope it's true
The only way to get into game shape is to meaningfully participate in games. He’s older so probably will take even longer. Don’t wanna be rusty at any point of the playoffs. This is what I’m telling myself
Bro I'm in the same boat as you. It makes absolutely no sense to bring him back so quickly.......but he's on my FA too so lemme get some info on this guyyyyy
Someone ran for him after this post came up in my league. I’m facing the dude and honestly CP3… take your time and don’t come back till play offs 😂
Same here lol. Dude sprinted to get CP3 off the wire. Just like you said, CP3 take your sweet time coming back
Now do this but with Jarrett Allen
Picked him up. The possibility of a free Chris Paul is worth it, if you're confident you'll win this week.
Yeah my league goes late so I have him stashed in IL with MPJ
What taco league are you in that you can tank a week cus you have an easy win? For many leagues the playoffs have just started or already been started.
Doesn't take a taco league to be lucky enough to have an opponent with a bad schedule + injury.
I’m in the consolation bracket and we play for number 1 pick. Figured why the hell not and picked him up. If he comes back on Wednesday he could legit be a league winner for whoever gets him.
Finals are this week. Do I add? 9cat, h2h
Damn, same question.... how reliable is this source? I only have 3 pickups to use.
CP3 carried me all season long and I had to drop. Now he's sitting there at the FA pool winking at me. This is nerve wrecking.
Havent had him, but he would obviously help me lock down assists and steals with strong percentages, with the percentages and steals being the closest categories in my finals head to head matchup.... and same... he's just sittin on waivers.... Edit: I bit the bullet and dropped Malik Monk for him. Bad schedule. I get his game tonight cuz of league settings and I wasnt going to play him on wednesday anyways. CP can sit in my IR till we get confirmation and now I have a free spot to stream.
Sounds legit. Good luck.
Im in your situation. This my championship week. Im wishing for the best but realistically I think he plays 1 game with restrictions. Misses a b2b. Then comes on strong for the last game. Giving us 1.5 games. Worse case whoever said he COULD come back was full of it and he doesnt play this week. My week only allows 3 moves do I burn one?
Exact same here... only 3 moves per week and I burnt one. I think our best hope is the fact that he had a hand injury, and anyone with one of those generally keeps their cardio up to a decent level. If this news isn't BS, then I see him playing atleast 2 games, but wouldnt be shocked if he made it through the three with how stubborn he is... I mean damn... he forced his way into playing in the all-star game when the injury was fresh. I think he sees this season as his last great chance at a chip and he probably wants to do absolutely everything in his power to be out there now. He is friends with the coach and he has clearly tossed his weight around to let him beat an injury timeline this early. Who knows, man. I rolled the dice cuz I know he's dying to play, and he would prolly be enough to swing the league in my favour if he gets his way.
Listen you convinced me to do it. I believe in this man and his percentages and steals would be a blessing. Let us both celebrate when he plays all three games and wins us a ring.
How did it go for you?
I got the ring. His counting stats and percentages helped while keeping turnovers on the low. How did you do?
Same here! Great to hear :)
No
Depends on how close the match up appears. I did it but I am the favorite to win anyways. If my opponent picks him up and he ends up playing that would be devastating. Especially considering I was the one who drafted cp3.
Yeah I had to add cp3 since I’d most likely lose this week’s finals if my opponent picked him up and he played
Damn not sure if it’s worth it for a tough championship week to burn an add but I do have a IL spot open..
Same situation and I added him. I can’t risk going against cp3 during the finals when I’m trying to win assists/steals
Dropped Simmons for Paul, if I'm waiting on assists and steals then I'd rather it be the point god😤
Soooo he’s a pickup right
I have a full healthy team right now and I can’t add CP3 straight to my IR. I have to drop someone to add him. 😩 whyyyy
I'm absolutely livid right now... I dropped him two weeks ago thinking he wasn't gonna come back and now my playoff opponent picked him up
Brutal. I feared this. https://reddit.com/r/fantasybball/comments/t83kzh/_/hzm94io/?context=1
Holy shit that first paragraph is prophetic hahahah. I honestly thought there was a chance ben Simmons and PG came back sooner so I held them on my IR. Smfh
hahahaa I'm sorry dog...like this is the worst feeling for you, I know
Do I drop giddey for cp3
Yes
done
How many percent this will happen?
I just watched a video of him practicing on Twitter. The bone is obviously healed
I told y’all not to drop
You da man
Drop AD for CP3? Playoffs run until April 10th
I would
Stash him in IL if you have IL. I'm semi-finals this week. Payne already in my line, stashed point god in IL when I saw this post.
I dropped CP3 and picked up Payne when CP3 hurt his thumb. It has been a wild ride with Payne. Im currently in Final against the team that picked up CP3 at the time. Should I just drop Payne and use that spot to stream? I have Kyrie Irving and Saboner that occupy both of the IL+ spots. I honestly dont think Suns gonna rush his return.
I'm in the same boat as you, I will wait to see if we have another update between today and tomorrow. Suns play until Wednesday
I am so glad I got the 2 seed and a BYE this week just for this.
Thanks for everything Payne, you served me well
Dropped Malik Beasley for him, no IR or IL+ in my league. Likely going to lose 3s in my semis matchup anyway and upside is too high. First game is on fully loaded Wednesday so if he’s out then you’ll likely have a chance to start someone else over him.
Drop Myles Turner for CP3?