Looks like the final stretch of the fantasy NBA season is here. From where Hibachi Grill sits, we look primed to challenge.

A couple of trades went down for the Grill just before the trade deadline.
Big Al for Maggette
Dirk for Kobe

Dirk for Kobe was a major trade between me and DL. Though we were mostly having fun with it, I did have a minor strategic intent for making that trade. Dirk and the Mavs are cruising right now. It would not surprise me if they started reducing Dirk’s minutes. Kobe and the Lakers are still in a fight for the 4,5 seed. They have the 6 seed right now and would play the Spurs if the playoffs started today. I think they are going to make a push for that 5 spot.

The roster now looks something like this:
PG Nash
SG Kobe
G TJ Ford
SF G’Dub
PG EB42
F JChill
C Gasol
C CWebb
Bench: Gay, Bargnani, L Aldridge, Korver, E Watson, Maggette, Bell

Hibachi Grill has been a power team for most of the season and it was time to soften things up and (hopefully) balance things out. I might have overdone it since I traded away Dirk and BIg Al. Ouch!…. only time will tell

I don’t think Hibachi Grill will win this league. I drafted poorly and spent most of the year scrambling to fill in pieces. I’m proud that I’ve managed to piece together a team that is even challenging. My goal is to come in 3rd (out of 9 teams) but I’ll be happy with a 5th or better place finish.