There has been much debate this week about the nature of trading as a contender in dynasty leagues. Some will argue for trading all your future picks to win in the present, while others prefer to maintain their picks into the future.
Trading as a Contender
The truth is there should be a nuance to trading in dynasty. As a general rule, in trades when you are paying for contending assets, try to pay the price as quickly as possible.
If you are a contender and considering trading picks to improve your team, push hard for 2024 picks as the basis of the deal. If you are in a dynasty league where you can only trade 2024 picks, that is easy. If you are in a dynasty league where you can trade picks further out than 2024, be careful.
A recent trade demonstrates the risk.
In a Superflex league on the platform myfantasyleague.com, the following trade was made:
- Team A Acquires: Mike Evans, Derrick, Henry, and a 2024 2nd-round rookie pick
- Team B Acquires: 2024 1st-round rookie pick and 2025 1st-round rookie pick.
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