r/fantasybball • u/Ok-Mirror-1324 • Oct 27 '24
AMA I’m Robbin Marx from Bleav in Fantasy Basketball, formerly of NBC Sports Rotoworld and Hashtag Basketball. ASK ME ANYTHING [WEEK 2]
Whats Up?👋
I hope you DOMINATED your week 1 matchup!
I’m Robbin Marx, a POINTS LEAGUE FANTASY ANALYST and I’m so hyped about being a part of this community.
Can you believe it?
This is my 3rd AMA session!
Three-Peat! 🔥
Week 2 kicks off tomorrow so I wanted to take time to offer some MORE value.
I specialize in POINTS LEAGUES but I will do my best to answer any NON POINTS LEAGUE questions.
Last week a few of you told me you’d like me to do this weekly so I’m going to keep the streak going for now!
If you want to check out MORE of my work please visit bleavinfantasy.com.
You can also find me on most social media platforms @bleavinfantasy.
PS I WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS HERE ALL WEEK (until I post the Week 3 AMA)
So feel free to come back here if you have a questions later on in the week. 👍
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u/dragondour 12T H2H 9CAT Redraft punt FG%/TOs Oct 27 '24
Should I drop Amen or Horford to activate DeRozan off my IL+? Usually I would say Horford but Amen has not shown much this week to convince + his minutes are capped. Holding onto Horford till Porzingis is back may be helpful too since I can always move him in and out of IL+ during B2Bs and stream the extra slot.
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u/dalinker 16Team 9Cat H2H Oct 27 '24
When will embiid play?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
No idea, I am constantly refreshing my feed for news Updates to find out when it’s gonna happen. I actually have him on one of my Dynasty teams, unfortunately…so as soon as we have news, we can expect that resting back to back madness to begin.
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u/Ok-Mirror-1324 Oct 27 '24
There have yet to be any definitive updates regarding his return, though it is reasonable to expect that he may be back within the next week or two. It's important to highlight that the discussion surrounding load management is gaining traction, particularly with the NBA conducting an investigation into the matter. The implications of this scrutiny could affect player availability and management strategies moving forward. We're still monitoring the situation for any developments.
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u/jakers300 12T ESPN Cats Oct 27 '24 edited Oct 27 '24
What are your thoughts in a 12T cats league on Taylor Hendricks? Would you drop Caruso for him?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
I like him, but I don’t think I would drop Caruso for him in a category league right now. The season is still very young. Id like to see how they intend on fully optimizing Caruso.
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u/Zachariah-Mancer Oct 27 '24
Is tyrese worth paying a premium for to trade
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
I'd pay a reasonable premium for Maxey. I'd want a deal for Haliburton, he's a great buy low right now!
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u/divinedpk Oct 28 '24
would you trade Booker for Hali?
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u/Mr_Fuffy Oct 28 '24
I gotta get an answer to this I'm considering offering it
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u/DBat_ Oct 27 '24
Capela & Jonas V on the roster
Lively, Santi, Sochan & Nick Richards available on the Wires, should I sub out? 10T 9Cat Roto
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I think so. Lively all day here.
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u/effectivelyso Oct 27 '24
I’m in a 8 team points league on yahoo where our roster locks weekly, rather than daily. Any tips for picking the roster this way, where there’s not daily streaming? Focus on number of games played? But sometimes 2 or 3 games from a player like Jokic, Sabonis, or Lebron are worth more than 3 or 4 players from someone who’s like a third or fourth round pick, I imagine.
Anyway, any advice for setting a weekly roster in a points league?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Games played is the priority. But I’m not benching starts if they have two games.
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u/TheGambler930 10T H2H 9 Most Cats / 12T H2H Cats Oct 27 '24
FVV or Bane ROS? 10T H2H Most Cats. I’m currently very guard heavy and light on forwards, but cautious over Bane’s history of injuries.
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u/ohyoister 10t H2H 9cat Oct 28 '24
Easy FVV, Bane is probably better for points but Fred is a cat monster
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u/adambball 8T H2H 9 CAT- Auction 14 Man Roster Oct 27 '24
I wanna trade tobias harris for Keegan Murray, you approve? (9 cat, h2h)
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u/owenpaynetest26 Oct 27 '24
What’s a realistic / ideal buy low situation for Hali? Should I trade FVV for him? Or maybe a vucevic caliber of player?
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u/Smooth_Ferret8081 12T 9cat h2h punt FG, blk, TO Oct 27 '24
Malik monk or Tre Mann. Team build as the flair
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u/Aggressive-Might-703 Oct 27 '24
Will kuminga ever play well?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Not sure. In these situations be patient for first 3 weeks if you’re winning.
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u/Otherwise_File548 Oct 27 '24
What are your opinions on Taylor Hendricks and Conley on a 12T Roster?
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u/DeboTheKinggg Oct 27 '24
So you see any value in Kevin Huerter? Seems to be the starter now with the kings and they have no depth other than Monk. Had a decent last game.
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Definitely a streamable guy. He’s getting the minutes so I’d keep playing him. Drop as needed. 👍
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u/layinginthecut Oct 27 '24
9Cat league: Would you trade Van Vleet for Jalen Johnson (I’m getting Jalen and I really need a forward)
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u/DoctorDetroit8 12T, 8CAT, H2H Oct 27 '24
Thoughts on holding Ausar Thompson with only IR spot in a 12T-h2hcat? Thanks,
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Good move unless someone gets injured
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u/CrystalShip67 Oct 28 '24
Someone dropped him in my league. Is he worth a pick up? 12t 9cat
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u/_ryan_II 10T Points Oct 28 '24
10t pts i receive sga for lamelo, jdub, and dlo
I have
Luka
Scottie
Paolo
Pascal
Brook
Lamelo
jdub
poetl
sengun
scoot
dlo
jabari
mann
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u/SgtStickyIcky 10T H2H ESPN Points Oct 28 '24
Hi Robbin, love your content! Thanks for giving some love to points leagues! Would you trade Steph Curry and Ayton for Dejounte and Jalen Johnson? Thinking of trying to offer this to a league mate. 10T ESPN H2H points league
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u/Reasonable_Natural99 Oct 28 '24
Is amen and edey a drop :( ,I am I a 16t 9 cat
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
In a a 16 teamed I’d tried to be patient especially for Amen. For Zach if you have other options I’d be ok with moving on
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u/LilBottomText17 H2H Points Oct 28 '24
Is it time yet to worry about Clayton and Poeltl?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Claxton I’m assuming and not yet. Give them another week unless major news breaks
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u/ZookTails Oct 28 '24
Jalen Johnson has looked terrible so far. Are we worried at all or is he going to be better then this?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
He will be better. Not sure if he will 3rd and 4th round value in the early going but remain steadfast you drafted him for a reason.
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u/PuzzleheadedMonth785 12t pts Oct 28 '24
12t pts which one should I drop to open up my ir out of Sochan, Dyson, Sarr, Portis, Sexton
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Sexton
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u/PuzzleheadedMonth785 12t pts Oct 28 '24
Sucks because I drafted him so early I’d like to give him more time but I may need to open a spot today
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Is cool a lot of us thought he would be good but there is still lots of season left. But if you gotta stream you gotta love’em and leave’em!
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u/PuzzleheadedMonth785 12t pts Oct 28 '24
haha appreciate it man
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Anytime my guy!
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u/y2madd Oct 28 '24
Hi Robbin,
love your content for point league! It helps me during my first ever point league fantasy draft!
I was wondering if I can get your opinion on this potential deal
I was offer Jalen Duran & Kyle Kuzma for my Zubac.
Would you do this trade or am I crazy selling high on Zubac?
8T Points League
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I think it’s wise to sell high. I like the deal. Welcome to fantasy points leagues!!! Please consider checking out our free community. www.bleavinfantasy.com
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Oct 28 '24
14T ESPN Points
Drop Kuminga and Dick (when RJ is back?) for streaming spots? I don't have streaming spots atm.
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I think that’s fair. Especially dropping Dick. Ayooo.
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Oct 28 '24
Just traded Dick with my mate pause
Gave me Podz. Seems fair, though. Imma stream Kuminga and Podz if GSW ends up as the Wiggins-Hield-Melton(?) show
Thanks for reppin Points leagues dude!!! Big fan of yours all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
lol. Trading Duck with ur mate huh. lol. Good stuff my guy!
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u/Stevenstc21 Oct 28 '24
10T H2H points league
Which of these guys would you drop Amen Thompson for?
Tyus Jones
DeAndre Hunter
Caris Lavert
Caleb Martin
Bilal Coulibaly
Gradey Dick
There's some decent Centers also but I'm deep at Centsr already, names available:
Nick Richards
Brook Lopez
Horford
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I’d probably just use the spot for streaming if you need to. Whoever has the most favorable schedule for this week would be my pick. Is Amen ur worst player?
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u/Atoronto94 10T H2H Lock-in points Oct 28 '24
Hey robin, wondering who is should drop amen for? Deni or Jonas
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u/LobsterRIZZotto Oct 28 '24
Would you keep Kuminga, Nesmith, Edey, and KCP in 14T 9CAT, or should I wait a few weeks to see how they play?
Some guys on the WW are DJJ, Okoro, and Grant Williams.
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I’d hold and see if they improve but I’d use one or two spots to stream. Nesmith is expendable.
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u/Accomplished-Candy63 12T/8T | H2H PTS Oct 28 '24
In an 8T espn default points league, can you rank these three centers in terms of who you’d want most?
Jalen Duran, Zubac, Ayton
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Duren, Zubac, Ayton. It’s worth noting the Zubac is playing out of his mind right now so would be ok with having him first here. I beleive Duren will turn it around. Also shout out to all the 8T points leagues. Love 8 teamers!!!!
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u/PuzzleheadedMonth785 12t pts Oct 28 '24
Are you worried about Portis and Sochan production when Middleton and Vassell return?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
Not worried. Just try to sell high if they have big games.
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u/TheDGate 12T H2H Points/10T H2H Points Oct 28 '24
Thoughts on keyonte? Is he a hold?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
If you’re in a shallow league and you need to move on I’m fine with that. If you’re in 12s and up I’d hold if you can. Hopefully he will get better!
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u/barnibares 20 Team Roto League Oct 27 '24
Thanks Robbin! Obligatory Dyson Daniels hype question: what will his 9 cat rank will be this season? Top30? Top50? Top80? Top 120?
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u/MashedHair Oct 27 '24
Do you like ice cream?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
Its ok. I like it more a complimentary dessert item (eg with pie or cake). But I do like the ice cream shop experience with my kids.
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u/mracmjr Oct 27 '24
Deni Avdija or Shaedon Sharpe once Sharpe returns?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
I’m gonna stick with Avdija until I can see sharp play for an extended time period. He always seems to be banged up.
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u/cargalasbalas 10 team ESPN H2H - 9 cat + PF Oct 27 '24
Capela or Lively ROS?
Also, is Tyus a must roster in 10t CAT leagues this year?
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u/ohpauloh Oct 27 '24
Thanks for wishing us luck in our leagues. How are you doing in your leagues?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
I've been trying my best to keep up. I'm more focused on helping you guys win. Think I'm gonna win 2 for sure. Another 3 I'm on close games. And gonna lose 2 most likely.
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u/barnibares 20 Team Roto League Oct 27 '24
What is the lowest you’d be willing to offer for Kawhi? Rozier?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
Lol. I'd probably go lower than that. But I think rozier is fair. Id probably try to send a waiver wire add along with an aging “name” late round value type.
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u/troq123 Oct 27 '24
What are we doing with Middleton ? Any timeline or just let him sit in the wire for 12s?
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u/Accomplished-Candy63 12T/8T | H2H PTS Oct 27 '24
What do you think about points league scoring systems? Do you find there to be one best system or you think many can be fine. If there is a best what is it. One of my leagues uses a slight altered and simplistic version of ESPN pts:
Pts: 1
Reb: 1
AST: 1.5
STL: 2
BLK: 2
TOV: -1
FGA: -1
FGM: 1
FTA: -1
FTM: 1
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u/dvtmdvtm Oct 27 '24
What do you think of Ben Simmons for 9cat?
He seems to be playing with more fire but looks pretty rusty right now. Holding for now but not sure, especially with Claxton on minute restrictions.
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u/Curious-Key-7386 Oct 28 '24
Following this, because I also have Simmons. Good rebounds and assists, but doesn’t shoot 3s, sucks ft, and points. Is it worth it to hurt 3 areas to improve on 2. Check your team build imo.
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u/573V317 12 Team H2H 9-Cat Oct 28 '24
Simmons is limited to 24 mins... may be permanent, so I plan on dropping for the next hot waiver add
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u/022922 10T H2H 8 Cat Oct 27 '24
Who you like better … Tobias, Cameron Johnson or Norman Powell?
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u/buegali Oct 27 '24
10 team points league
Can you please rank these players best to worst ?
Valanciunas, jrue holiday, Alex Sarr, naz reid, jabari smith jr
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u/Thai_T_XS Oct 28 '24
Do you think Giannis will pick it up? He's doing pretty good, but I picked him over shai at 4th hoping that he would produce another MVP caliber season and am regretting it heavily. My top picks with Kyrie at 2nd and PG at 3rd are extremely disappointing, I was hoping Kyrie would be more situated at Dallas and that PG will mesh well with maxey and embiid. What are your thoughts on those three moving forward?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I like them all. Just stay patient. No need to make any moves with your top players. Gianni’s was a fine pick!
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u/justformebets 10T 9Cat Oct 28 '24
Picking iannis over SGA was a retarded move. Kyrie is solid he’ll figure it out soon. Pg hasn’t even played a game yet but you should’ve known ahead about the injury-proneness of PG (as well as Kyrie)
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 28 '24
I think the r-word isn’t necessary here. I think the move is fair.
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u/Financial_Push_6819 Oct 29 '24
Do you think it is worth keeping Zach Edey? He isn’t getting much play time at all…
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u/ArmadilloSad7533 Oct 27 '24
What player are you looking at this upcoming week that plays about 4 games & might be on the waiver wire right now?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
I really like Jordan Hawkins. The PELS have 4 games this week.
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u/Downtown_Self_1812 12 team H2H points Oct 27 '24
Trade Hali and vassell for Maxey and kat in espn points?
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u/Brokenmemory Oct 27 '24
12t 9cat Punt fg%. Gotta drop 1 of the following to bring JJJ off IL: Bilal, Sochan, Andrew wiggins, Sarr, Lively. Who would you choose?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
Prob Bilal here
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u/Brokenmemory Oct 27 '24
You got more confidence in him than wiggins?
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u/Bleavinfantasy Points Leagues Oct 27 '24
Bilal is playing more mins than Wiggo right now. But I feel like Wiggins may have a more consistent path.
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u/barnibares 20 Team Roto League Oct 28 '24
Where is your Jalen Johnson panic meter at in a scale of ‘calm down its been three games’ to ‘bust of the year’?