2021 NBA Offseason

[DJ Fieri]

Right.

Existing deal could be expanded to add a 3rd team

And the Kings seemed interested in moving Hield for a couple of those players the Wizards got.

We add Buddy and oh boy.....watch out!!!

 

[dtgold88]

That is why I said they are a couple pieces away from that.

The starter wouldn’t have to be a better player than Sexton, but he would have to be able to score and defend.

And Lou Williams was really damn good.

He was good, but still has not touched Sexton's 24.4 ppg in his entire career. In addition, before some say it's because he shoots too much (Sexton), in his 18 seasons Lou has never topped Sexton's 47.5% shooting from his age 22 season and is a career 42% shooter, 35% from 3....despite often being, at best, his team's 3rd option.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I am all for upgrading the 2 and 3 spot, but this is a bargain signing.

They drafted Jaden Springer to be a 3 and D developmental player and we will have to see how he responds. I doubt he can contribute as much as Maxey early on, if ever though. He has the defensive skills Korkmaz lacks, but is nowhere near a fluid of a jump shooter.

And what I’m saying is that I’d rather the Sixers invest in minutes for a guy like Springer instead of continuing to go to a player that has already proven that he doesn’t work. If Korkmaz is in the playoffs rotation next year, that’s not a good thing.

 

[dtgold88]

He is saying right now and it isn't close. Clarkson did have a very solid year in Utah but Sexton is the better option at this point.

I'm actually saying now and in their entire careers. Lou, Clarkson and Crawford have never had seasons like Sexton has in scoring/efficiency and sexton is only 22.

Might he be better suited for us as a 6th man? sure, but they'd need to find someone better than those 3. Much better.

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[dtgold88]

Just real busy working lots of OT on a regular job and building a business when I am not sleeping but thanks for the sentiment!

good luck.

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[fightinfunbags]

My guess is we see Kork at SF and Joe at SG this season with the second unit. I don't think Joe necessarily suffers from a Korkmaz signing, if you assume Thybulle is likely playing with the starters next season.

Now, if they re-sign Danny Green, things could get tighter for Joe and his minutes. But that remains to be seen. Rumor is he is headed back to the Lakers.

That’s another conversation (Thybulle starting). Right now I’m a little worried about Thybulle starting because of the way he fouls. He is going to need an adjustment period in which he learns to maintain his aggression without fouling so he can stay on the floor. I’ve been following his box score in the Olympics and in 20-24 minutes he’s been accumulating around 3-4 fouls a game coming off the bench. He had a good day today and only had 1 foul. But it’s a concern.

Also, a point for your Korkmaz argument can be seen in the reality that there’s a high likelihood that Maxey or Thybulle go in a Ben deal if Morey can land a player we covet in Dame or Beal.

 

[WiggyRuss]

He was good, but still has not touched Sexton's 24.4 ppg in his entire career. In addition, before some say it's because he shoots too much (Sexton), in his 18 seasons Lou has never topped Sexton's 47.5% shooting from his age 22 season and is a career 42% shooter, 35% from 3....despite often being, at best, his team's 3rd option.

people do under value Sexton.

A. he is a tireless worker.

B. He can score with just about any one in the NBA

C. He is extremely efficient

D. He is actually a good athlete and he is not a twig- he has some bulk to him and isnt afraid to mix it up on defense.

If they could sign Sexton for 22-24M a year I would do it in a heartbeat- take him through the very beginning of his prime.

 

[dtgold88]

On bad teams!!!! Hilarious.

What's hilarious is you cannot grasp that being on bad teams makes it harder for him to be efficient. Even on good teams surrounded by MVP or HOFers Lou was almost always an inefficient shooter. Sexton has occasionally been surrounded by G leaguers and still made shots.

 

[shopson67]

And what I’m saying is that I’d rather the Sixers invest in minutes for a guy like Springer instead of continuing to go to a player that has already proven that he doesn’t work. If Korkmaz is in the playoffs rotation next year, that’s not a good thing.

Springer probably isn't ready for those minutes just yet and the Sixers need shooting to keep defenses honest. Better to bring the kid along slowly. The Korkmaz deal isn't a cap breaker by any means.

 

[dtgold88]

Hope we'd be in the mix on that one. wouldn't want to deal Nance, but wonder if either team would be interested.

 

[shopson67]

What's hilarious is you cannot grasp that being on bad teams makes it harder for him to be efficient. Even on good teams surrounded by MVP or HOFers Lou was almost always an inefficient shooter. Sexton has occasionally been surrounded by G leaguers and still made shots.

Not necessarily. If teams aren't a big threat, the approach isn't necessarily to shut down a particular scorer.

 

[The Q]

Hope we'd be in the mix on that one. wouldn't want to deal Nance, but wonder if either team would be interested.

warriors would be interested in either for sure

 

[fightinfunbags]

Springer probably isn't ready for those minutes just yet and the Sixers need shooting to keep defenses honest. Better to bring the kid along slowly. The Korkmaz deal isn't a cap breaker by any means.

I get that. It’s not a horrible development by any means. But the Sixers did little yesterday so it’s getting a hyper focus from me. Also, Springer can’t reach the level of being that guy without minutes.

 

[dtgold88]

people do under value Sexton.

A. he is a tireless worker.

B. He can score with just about any one in the NBA

C. He is extremely efficient

D. He is actually a good athlete and he is not a twig- he has some bulk to him and isnt afraid to mix it up on defense.

If they could sign Sexton for 22-24M a year I would do it in a heartbeat- take him through the very beginning of his prime.

Ideally, sure, we could get him for $20-24 mil, but not sure how much difference it makes if they need to go up to the max of $28 mil. They will be over the cap regardless. Cannot imagine the $4-8 mil extra is stopping them from doing something else they might want to do.

 

[dtgold88]

Not necessarily. If teams aren't a big threat, the approach isn't necessarily to shut down a particular scorer.

You are thinking as the best player on the team it would be easier to be more efficient than if there were 2-4 guys taking the pressure off him (like Lou has often had)?

 

[Shanemansj13]

 

[thunderc]

I have to agree. I will miss the Bald Mamba though...

Maybe Reaves can become the next folk hero of sorts in a year or so.

Yes I think the Lakers know Reaves can be everyrhing Caruso was, maybe more.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Rudy Gay to the Jazz.