Welcome to Swap League 2! This league is similar to Swap League 1, with a few different settings and positions. Here are the rules for Swap League 2:

1) PROTECTION: Each manager is allowed to protect 5 players: 2 guards, 2 forwards/centers, and 1 player of their choice. Please post your protected players in your SMACK TALK. You are allowed to change your protection AT ANY TIME. However, if you decide to change your protection at the last minute, you must change your smack talk AND post on the message boards to notify the league of the change. A master list of protected players has been made for reference:

PROTECTED PLAYERS MASTER LIST (Updated 3/1/17)

Avechuchos- JJ Redick, Kent Bazemore, Nikola Jokic, Tyler Johnson, Ryan Anderson

Bbrave's Boss Team- Lebron James, Kemba Walker, Gordon Hayward, Marcin Gortat, Harrison Barnes

Blue Blazers- Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, Nicolas Batum, Jrue Holiday, George Hill

Danger Zone- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Serge Ibaka, Gorgui Dieng, Dennis Schroeder, Joel Embiid

Dicks Out for Who- Paul George, Klay Thompson, Nikola Vucevic, Danilo Gallinari, Jordan Clarkson

Double Trouble- Victor Oladipo, Al Horford, Ricky Rubio, Jae Crowder, Rondae Hollis Jefferson

Dunking Time- Damian Lillard, Lamarcus Aldridge, Trevor Ariza, Zach Lavine, Danny Green

Fading Away- Kyle Lowry, Jeff Teague, Paull Millsap, Jonas Valanciunas, Nikola Mirotic

Wilt's Warriors- Karl Anthony Towns, Kevin Love, Isaiah Thomas, Wesley Matthews, Roy Hibbert

Hustlers- Kawhi Leonard, Kristaps Porzingis, Mike Conley, Avery Bradley, Nerlens Noel

Kareem's Dream Team - Chris Paul, Joakim Noah, Goran Dragic, Kenneth Faried, Timofey Mozgov

Kick 'Em in the Dray- Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Tobias Harris, Willy Hernangomez, Tyson Chandler

Lidderdale Knights- Russell Westbrook, Enes Kanter, Clint Capela, Sean Kilpatrick, John Henson

Matt's Team- James Harden, CJ McCollum, Myles Turner, Steven Adams, Bradley Beal

Memphis Tigers- Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Deandre Jordan, Mason Plumlee, Tristan Thompson

Nasty Woman- Demarcus Cousins, Andre Drummond, Greg Monroe, Elfrid Payton, Josh Richardson

Silver Hawk- Hassan Whiteside, Kyrie Irving, Rudy Gobert, Otto Porter, Derrick

TCB in a Flash- John Wall, Demar Derozan, Rudy Gay, Al Jefferson, Evan Fournier

The Admiral- Pau Gasol, Brook Lopez, Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo, Jahlil Okafor

The Panda's Friend- Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, Carmelo Anthony, Deangelo Russell, Devin Booker


2) SWAP PROCESS: Each week, if you defeat your opponent, you can trade up to 2 of your players for 2 of your opponent's UNPROTECTED players. Please post your swap in the message boards. It should follow this model: (Team 1 swaps with Team 2: Player A and Player B for Player C and Player D). The ideal time to post your swap is Monday morning, but there isn't really a deadline. However, the earlier you post, the more likely your swap will get processed on time. Post at your own risk.

There are 2 divisions with each division run by one of the co-commissioners:

1) Around the Horn Division run by TCB in a Flash and Steveo's Team
2) Pardon the Interruption Division run by The Panda's Friend (myself)

If you win your matchup that week then the co-commissioner in your
division will process your swap. If you have a problem please contact
them. If swaps haven't been done by Tuesday morning, please email me
and I will perform the emergency trade and have a talk with the
co-commissioner of your division.

3) Questions or concerns: Lastly, if ANYONE has a question or a suggestion on how to make the league better, feel free to post on the message boards or shoot me an email (aznbball08@gmail.com) if you want it to be private. Thank you and have a great season!