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margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
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margin-bottom: 20px;
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display: block;
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color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
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#tradeAnalysis {
color: #555;
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function calculateTradeValue() {
var playerAPoints = parseFloat(document.getElementById("playerAPoints").value);
var playerAProspectValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById("playerAProspectValue").value);
var playerBPoints = parseFloat(document.getElementById("playerBPoints").value);
var playerBProspectValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById("playerBProspectValue").value);
var picksSent = parseFloat(document.getElementById("picksSent").value);
var picksReceived = parseFloat(document.getElementById("picksReceived").value);
var analysis = "";
// Basic validation
if (isNaN(playerAPoints) || isNaN(playerAProspectValue) || isNaN(playerBPoints) || isNaN(playerBProspectValue) || isNaN(picksSent) || isNaN(picksReceived)) {
analysis = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
} else {
// Assign weights to different components (these are subjective and can be tweaked)
var pointsWeight = 0.5;
var prospectWeight = 0.3;
var picksWeight = 0.2;
// Normalize prospect values to a common scale (e.g., 0-100)
// Assuming prospect values are already on a 1-100 scale, no normalization needed if input is strict.
// If the scale was different, we'd normalize here.
// Calculate weighted scores for each player
var playerAScore = (playerAPoints * pointsWeight) + (playerAProspectValue * prospectWeight);
var playerBScore = (playerBPoints * pointsWeight) + (playerBProspectValue * prospectWeight);
// Adjust scores based on picks
var adjustedPlayerAScore = playerAScore – (picksSent * 10); // Deduct value for sending picks (arbitrary value per pick)
var adjustedPlayerBScore = playerBScore + (picksReceived * 10); // Add value for receiving picks (arbitrary value per pick)
var totalValueDifference = adjustedPlayerA = adjustedPlayerBScore – adjustedPlayerAScore;
analysis += "Player A's Weighted Score: " + playerAScore.toFixed(2) + "";
analysis += "Player B's Weighted Score: " + playerBScore.toFixed(2) + "";
analysis += "—";
analysis += "Adjusted Player A Value (considering picks sent): " + adjustedPlayerAScore.toFixed(2) + "";
analysis += "Adjusted Player B Value (considering picks received): " + adjustedPlayerBScore.toFixed(2) + "";
analysis += "—";
if (totalValueDifference > 20) { // Thresholds can be adjusted
analysis += "
Analysis: Player B appears to be the superior side of this trade, offering significantly more perceived value. The team receiving Player B likely won this deal.";
} else if (totalValueDifference < -20) {
analysis += "
Analysis: Player A appears to be the superior side of this trade, offering significantly more perceived value. The team receiving Player A likely won this deal.";
} else {
analysis += "
Analysis: This trade appears to be relatively balanced. Both sides are receiving comparable perceived value based on current projections and draft capital.";
}
analysis += "
Note: This is a simplified model. Actual trade value depends on league settings, team needs, and player upside.";
}
document.getElementById("tradeAnalysis").innerHTML = analysis;
}
Understanding Dynasty Fantasy Football Trades
Dynasty fantasy football leagues offer a unique and engaging experience where you manage your team year-round. Unlike redraft leagues, where you draft a new team each season, dynasty leagues allow you to retain most of your roster from year to year. This long-term perspective fundamentally changes how you approach team building and, crucially, how you evaluate trades.
Key Components of Dynasty Trade Value
Evaluating a dynasty trade involves more than just looking at current player statistics. You need to consider a blend of immediate production, future potential, and asset management. Our calculator attempts to quantify this by looking at:
- Projected Points (Season): This represents a player's expected contribution to your team's score during the upcoming fantasy season. Higher projected points generally mean a more valuable player for immediate use.
- Prospect Value (Scale 1-100): This metric attempts to capture a player's potential for growth and future success. Young players with high upside, even if their current production is modest, can be extremely valuable in dynasty. A scale of 1 to 100 allows for a nuanced assessment of this potential.
- Draft Picks (1st Round): In dynasty, future draft picks are valuable assets. A first-round pick represents the opportunity to acquire a high-upside rookie player, who could become a cornerstone of your team for years to come. The number of first-round picks involved in a trade is a significant factor in its perceived value.
How the Calculator Works
The Dynasty Trade Calculator uses a weighted system to assess the value of each side of a proposed trade. It takes into account:
- Player Production: A portion of the value is assigned to the player's projected season-long fantasy points.
- Player Potential: A significant portion is dedicated to the player's prospect value, recognizing the long-term asset nature of dynasty leagues.
- Draft Capital: The calculator adjusts the overall trade value based on the first-round picks being exchanged. Sending picks inherently costs value, while receiving them adds value.
The calculator then presents an analysis of whether the trade appears balanced, favors one side significantly, or is reasonably even. It's important to remember that this is a model, and real-world trades are influenced by unique team needs, league settings, and the subjective judgment of the managers involved.
Example Scenario:
Let's say you are considering a trade:
- You receive: Player A (Projected 250 points, Prospect Value 75) and your opponent's 2025 1st Round Pick.
- You send: Player B (Projected 180 points, Prospect Value 50) and your 2025 1st Round Pick.
Inputting these values into the calculator would provide an analysis to help you decide if this is a beneficial move for your dynasty team's long-term success.