6 minutes ago, mr_hunt said:

anybody else not feel great about PG in philly since it would just be for the money?

I think he is just trying to get clippers to give him the max. PG has always been about loyalty which is why he wanted to go to LA in the first place loyalty to where he was born and raised. 

 

36 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

 

Of course the 4th year is important to him he is Fn old and it's his last big pay day. 

38 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Of course the 4th year is important to him he is Fn old and it's his last big pay day. 

I think what’s gonna be fascinating is if Paul George leaves and goes to the Sixers and James Harden actually leaves to go to the Lakers (i really don’t see him going there for a MLE) what the clippers do? You’re not a title contender and it would be just Kawhi Leonard who’s left. You likely are a play in team. I get you are moving into a new arena and you don’t want to be in that predicament. That’s a tough situation. Add on the gave away a future asset to the sixers to acquire James harden. 

 

 

 

PG’s wife followed Joel’s wife on instagram. Things are heating up 😂

There was a Nubeck article on how it is improbable, but actuality possible from a cap perspective that the 6ers could add George AND Markkanen.

Knowing Morey, I think there's a solid chance that he's not just going for 1 big name. 

I don't have confidence in him to pull it off. And I'm not sure that it's even the right thing to do. But I feel there's a small chance we end up with George and Lauri or Ingram and Lauri.

This is why its a good thing we didnt max Harden like he wanted.

1 year later theres talk Clippers could give him a contract worth 2x the MLE, and that he would consider taking the MLE for the Lakers.

His value already is cut in half, or worse, just 1 year later.

 

Now, you wonder if maxing PG for 4 years at the same age is worth it...

8 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

This is why its a good thing we didnt max Harden like he wanted.

1 year later theres talk Clippers could give him a contract worth 2x the MLE, and that he would consider taking the MLE for the Lakers.

His value already is cut in half, or worse, just 1 year later.

 

Now, you wonder if maxing PG for 4 years at the same age is worth it...

As of last year, PG still has a lot more athleticism than Harden. Maybe that starts to fall off soon, who knows. Probably after we sign him. 

31 minutes ago, Khani1 said:

As of last year, PG still has a lot more athleticism than Harden. Maybe that starts to fall off soon, who knows. Probably after we sign him. 

I guarantee both legs fall off trying to stand up after signing the contract......I mean how many towns can say they lost a potential all time goaltender and a potential all time defensive tackle to car accidents.....and in the Fog Bowl, Randall's knee with Paup hit, Howard busting his Achilles and multiple other things happening....I can't believe we actually won a World Series in '08 and Super Bowl in '17.

38 minutes ago, Khani1 said:

As of last year, PG still has a lot more athleticism than Harden. Maybe that starts to fall off soon, who knows. Probably after we sign him. 

Yes.  It will happen. He will soon be a max contract Duncan Robinson.

58 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

This is why its a good thing we didnt max Harden like he wanted.

1 year later theres talk Clippers could give him a contract worth 2x the MLE, and that he would consider taking the MLE for the Lakers.

His value already is cut in half, or worse, just 1 year later.

 

Now, you wonder if maxing PG for 4 years at the same age is worth it...

Of course not. Its a terrible plan

49 minutes ago, ToastJenkins said:

Of course not. Its a terrible plan

Yeah you have to rely on PG's ability to recruit vet min players. But we know they never want to come here.

Its just something how confident Morey sounded when he said we plan on being the best team in the east. I dont think just PG is going to do that. He is probably aiming crazy high. 

Foshbomb

 

2 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Foshbomb

 

It more likely not to happen now. 

If we get him, what are your guesses on ppg ranges for Maxey, PG, Embiid? Can we convince Joel to aim for 25ppg and be more available on defense?

21 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Yeah you have to rely on PG's ability to recruit vet min players. But we know they never want to come here.

Its just something how confident Morey sounded when he said we plan on being the best team in the east. I dont think just PG is going to do that. He is probably aiming crazy high. 

Its just GM speak. Thats always the plan. Do we expect him to say none of this is working?

Terq is leaving 🥲

🤣

 

 

 

10 hours ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

I think what’s gonna be fascinating is if Paul George leaves and goes to the Sixers and James Harden actually leaves to go to the Lakers (i really don’t see him going there for a MLE) what the clippers do? You’re not a title contender and it would be just Kawhi Leonard who’s left. You likely are a play in team. I get you are moving into a new arena and you don’t want to be in that predicament. That’s a tough situation. Add on the gave away a future asset to the sixers to acquire James harden. 

I think DeRozan would be their target to replace George.  Another LA hometown name wing.

 

IF true seems unlikely he'd head back to Clippers.  My question beyond the fantasy of the 4th high end guy who are realistic other players they can get after George

 

 

 

Someone mentioned to try to pry Dosunmu from the Bulls. I don’t know much about him or if he is available but his stats, size and contract seem intriguing. 

Toppin is off the market. 

15 hours ago, mr_hunt said:

anybody else not feel great about PG in philly since it would just be for the money?

If the Clippers don't offer the 4 year max deal and PG signs with the Magic on their 4 year max deal, you can argue he's making the best financial decision for himself considering cost of living difference with no state income tax in Florida, compared to taking the Sixers deal.

If he re-signs with the Clippers on a 3 year deal, he's leaving financial security on the table for the opportunity to stay close to his family.

The only rational explanation for PG to sign with the Sixers is if he truly believes that the roster gives him the best chance to compete for a championship, compared to the other teams offering him contracts. 

I know a lot of folks prefer a younger player(s) with less injury risk with our cap space, but Embiid will likely force his way out in 2 years if there are no significant strides in our playoff performances, then we're starting the rebuild anyways with Maxey as the best player on the team.

I'm perfectly fine with going all in with a max-contract for PG given the circumstances. The bigger question is whether he actually picks the 76ers though?