59 minutes ago, DaEagles4Life said:

Mentioned it weeks ago that heard on a podcast that they don't think Ingram and Zion can play together, got told no, and now here we are. 

Is that based off of chemistry, personalities or playing style?. 

5 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Is that based off of chemistry, personalities or playing style?. 

Heard it about a month  from KOC on theringer and based off playing style. Zion and his camp want the ball in his hands the final four minutes, where Brandon wants his touches. He also said Zion really likes Ball so wouldn't be surprised if he is re signed. 

I personally would take on the Bledsoe contract if it means getting Ingram and keeping Maxey. Ingram is everything this team needs out of an elite wing. 

9 hours ago, DaEagles4Life said:

Mentioned it weeks ago that heard on a podcast that they don't think Ingram and Zion can play together, got told no, and now here we are. 

Yeah.  But hear anything on the rumored trade offer?

Ok. So if they're offering Ingram for Lillard,  I'd take Ingram over Ben if I'm portland.

The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are planning to make a "hard push" to acquire Kawhi Leonard this summer, sources told Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

Leonard can exercise his player option and become a free agent. 

The Mavs are reportedly the most "serious threat" to land Leonard due to Luka Doncic's presence, the ability to create max cap space, and Leonard's relationship with Nico Harrison.

Leonard previously attempted to recruit Jimmy Butler to the Clippers before the team traded for Paul George. While the Heat cannot create max cap space, they can work out a sign-and-trade similar to the one they used to acquire Butler.

O'Connor adds that Leonard is likely to stay with the Clippers.

Just a passing thought- I was just thinking about if we combined the Harris for McCollum idea with the Simmons for Brogdon/Lamb/FRP trade.

Nice back court of Brogdon and McCollum to pair wiith Embiid. 

Leaves holes at the forward spots. Thybulle can fill one. Not sure about the other. 

 

 

I also saw this post on realgm. 

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Starting next season CJ is owed 3/90
Harris is owed 3/111

CJ isn’t cheap at 30 million a year for next 3 seasons either.

Its worth noting that average savings of 7M a year is significant for a team like the 6ers trying to avoid apron restrictions. 

Another layer to the trade which makes it even more perfect than previously thought.

16 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

I also saw this post on realgm. 

Its worth noting that average savings of 7M a year is significant for a team like the 6ers trying to avoid apron restrictions. 

Another layer to the trade which makes it even more perfect than previously thought.

CJ is a better player and scorer than Tobi. Why does Portland do this? 

Just now, Khani1 said:

CJ is a better player and scorer than Tobi. Why does Portland do this? 

there was an article out there weeks ago that put it straight- CJ hasnt worked as a 2nd option. Hes a 3rd option. Harris hasnt worked as a 2nd option. Hes a 3rd option. Its basically equal that way. And close enough money to make the deal work.

Now CJ looks better to casual fans due to fancy dribble moves and volume scoring. Meanwhile Harris is a silent efficient scorer and contributes more in other categories as well. Their back court is too small and they cant get over the hump. They need to split it up. Their defense is absolutely horrible every year. Harris has become a solid defender. 

Portland fans on the realgm board like the idea of the trade. And as discussed on the 6ers thread about it, maybe we add something to incentivize them for saving us the 7M per year over the next 3 years. 

10 minutes ago, Khani1 said:

CJ is a better player and scorer than Tobi. Why does Portland do this? 

heres another article I just found stating it similarly. This is from nbcsports northwest.

"So if you trade CJ McCollum it’s not like you’re going to magically somehow get a great number two player in exchange for him that fits better with Dame, what you’re really trying to get is an equivalent player on the NBA’s total hierarchy who fits better with Dame and flipping a number three for a number three who fits better I don’t think changes your world.”

 

Lowe moves on to suggest a trade that could be the most likely as far as fair value with McCollum heading to the Philadelphia 76ers for Tobias Harris.

16 minutes ago, Khani1 said:

CJ is a better player and scorer than Tobi. Why does Portland do this? 

dame/cj has peaked & can only take them so far. plus portland acquired norman powell for the sg spot & drastically needs to upgrade on D.

Some potential MLE targets listed here. 

I prefer Mills, Batum, Forbes out of that list. 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/thesixersense.com/2021/07/03/sixers-8-free-agents-mid-level-exception/amp/

Doc wants Ben back. He's terrific and doesn't need a lot of fixing...

Somebody trade Doc to the nut house.

 

22 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Doc wants Ben back. He's terrific and doesn't need a lot of fixing...

Somebody trade Doc to the nut house.

 

Do you think Doc means it? Or is it boilerplate coach-speak? He’s obviously not terrific and he needs tons of fixing. I’m hoping it’s just a matter of not showing how desperately you want to trade him.

31 minutes ago, Lloyd said:

Do you think Doc means it? Or is it boilerplate coach-speak? He’s obviously not terrific and he needs tons of fixing. I’m hoping it’s just a matter of not showing how desperately you want to trade him.

Who knows with Doc. He has been sucking Ben's nuts all season

52 minutes ago, Lloyd said:

Do you think Doc means it? Or is it boilerplate coach-speak? He’s obviously not terrific and he needs tons of fixing. I’m hoping it’s just a matter of not showing how desperately you want to trade him.

I think they're trying to save what they can of his image.  But I also think Glen means it.

 

If Ingram is really in play and can get him for Simmons and all the picks you do it or if they want Thybulle. 

See if can sign Batum with the full mid level exception. He would be my top priority as a vet. Shown he can play small ball 5 or a 4 in a bigger lineup and 40% on 4 attempts from 3

 

6 minutes ago, DaEagles4Life said:

If Ingram is really in play and can get him for Simmons and all the picks you do it or if they want Thybulle. 

 

yep.

Tobi + Shake for McCollum

Ben + for Ingram

championship.

 

Some other discussion on realgm got me wondering- what if we actually get a Paul George for Simmons offer. Probably about the best offer/player you can hope for. I dont think Portland will call us about Lillard, and I dont think Washington will call us about Beal.

 But Paul George and Rivers dont get along? What then?

 

Pass on George

48 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

Pass on George

If you got George and McCollum, between the 2 of them theyd take every shot of every game and Embiid would never have to do anything but rebound. He would be so fresh.

3 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

Some other discussion on realgm got me wondering- what if we actually get a Paul George for Simmons offer. Probably about the best offer/player you can hope for. I dont think Portland will call us about Lillard, and I dont think Washington will call us about Beal.

 But Paul George and Rivers dont get along? What then?

 

Doc was part of the issue when it came to the issues George had. Doc gave the stars special treatment

 

Pompey is a hack.