2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Never know what the Wizards are thinking. Their moves rarely make sense to me, at least on a big picture level.

What do they think is going to happen if they bring all those players back?

Better health, 5 more wins and a loss in the play in?

I just don’t see much more upside than that.

Exactly this.

They would be the Bulls.

 

[tlance]

Exactly this.

They would be the Bulls.

With even less upside.

 

[The Q]

Never know what the Wizards are thinking. Their moves rarely make sense to me, at least on a big picture level.

What do they think is going to happen if they bring all those players back?

Better health, 5 more wins and a loss in the play in?

I just don’t see much more upside than that.

Not using their picks to add another guy was also a choice

Maybe now with their pick? Idk.

Letting Kuzma walk is a year too late to tank for Vic


They’re stuck hard right now

 

[fightinfunbags]

I’m not sure how much Beal has left.

Wizards waited too long.

Right now I think any trade value he has is based on his name, not his recent play.

You might be right. Part of me wants to say that what we see now is a lot of “For Who For What” on a team that’s essentially rudderless with their plan. But there are serious questions about him being that killer that you want to take over games and be a steady bucket closing.

 

[tlance]

Yep. Dame Beal Butler, any player of that caliber will take Maxey, draft picks and Harris expiring contract. I would do it. I don’t want to sell the Embiid window short because I want to be a 5 or 6 seed with Maxey when Embiid is on the back end.

Sign me up for Maxey Harris plus picks for Beal.

Let’s get this done today!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Bucks would get thru the 1st round fine.

If he isn’t semi healthy, 2nd could be a problem.

 

[tlance]

You might be right. Part of me wants to say that what we see now is a lot of “For Who For What” on a team that’s essentially rudderless with their plan. But there are serious questions about him being that killer that you want to take over games and be a steady bucket closing.

I don’t think you need him to be a killer. Embiid is your killer.

Jimmy Butler would be the perfect 3rd star, but will he be available?

Don’t know.

I would love a Dame/Embiid pairing, but it is a lot less exciting with Harden. Think it would be diminishing returns with those 2 together.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Sign me up for Maxey Harris plus picks for Beal.

Let’s get this done today!

I would prioritize Dame and Butler over Beal. Butler can defend and Dame is already a 4th Q closer. Questions for me as to whether Beal is that guy.

This kind of move would need to come with personal sacrifice from Embiid taking a step back offensively to commit more to defense. He can get you an efficient 24-26 on 14-15 shots with the way he gets to the line.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I would prioritize Dame and Butler over Beal. Butler can defend and Dame is already a 4th Q closer. Questions for me as to whether Beal is that guy.

This kind of move would need to come with personal sacrifice from Embiid taking a step back offensively to commit more to defense. He can get you an efficient 24-26 on 14-15 shots with the way he gets to the line.

We could always give you back RoCo.

Clippers treat the man like spare parts.

I will never understand how he was getting dnp’s while Mook was playing damn near 30 min per game.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I don’t think you need him to be a killer. Embiid is your killer.

Jimmy Butler would be the perfect 3rd star, but will he be available?

Don’t know.

I would love a Dame/Embiid pairing, but it is a lot less exciting with Harden. Think it would be diminishing returns with those 2 together.

I think people still have Houston Harden in their mind. My biggest issue with Harden right now is that he defers a little too much right now instead of taking over in non Embiid minutes. The perfect Harden game now is 12-13 assists and 18-20 pts on only 10-12 shots with limited turnovers. He has already made the team centered sacrifice. They could still run Embiid Harden pick and roll pick and pop with Dame being secondary off of it while still also having the flexibility to run stuff with Dame. You can also clear out the floor and run a two man game Dame Embiid and punish the Embiid double.

 

[tlance]

I would prioritize Dame and Butler over Beal. Butler can defend and Dame is already a 4th Q closer. Questions for me as to whether Beal is that guy.

This kind of move would need to come with personal sacrifice from Embiid taking a step back offensively to commit more to defense. He can get you an efficient 24-26 on 14-15 shots with the way he gets to the line.

I look at it differently.

Sixers have the talent in their building today.

The problem is that they don’t match up very well with the top 2 teams in the East.

Butler would be a game changer in that regard.

But giving Maxey in a package to get Dame or Beal?

Isn’t helping you guard Boston or Milwaukee.

Puts an awful lot of pressure on Embiid.

I am sure freeing up minutes for Springer is part of your equation, but I think the 6ers should prioritize adding 3 and D wings over another star if they can’t get Butler.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Sign me up for Maxey Harris plus picks for Beal.

Let’s get this done today!

If this is true, I’d probably trade him if it brought back a star.

Tyrese Maxey headed for max contract?

All this puts the Sixers in an enviable position, except, that is, when it comes to having to pay Maxey. He is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and that extension has gone up signific…

hoopshype.com

 

[fightinfunbags]

We could always give you back RoCo.

Clippers treat the man like spare parts.

I will never understand how he was getting dnp’s while Mook was playing damn near 30 min per game.

Exactly! He’s the type of add the team needs. The object of my desire though is Harrison Barnes. That guy is the prototype of what I want next to Embiid Harden Maxey. He can space the floor. He rebounds his position well. He doesn’t need a lot of shots but when the defense forgets about him, he can make them pay. He also gives them a solid defender. They can play a group of Harden Melton Barnes Tucker Embiid and despite Harden they would be a really strong defensive group to close with.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I look at it differently.

Sixers have the talent in their building today.

The problem is that they don’t match up very well with the top 2 teams in the East.

Butler would be a game changer in that regard.

But giving Maxey in a package to get Dame or Beal?

Isn’t helping you guard Boston or Milwaukee.

Puts an awful lot of pressure on Embiid.

I am sure freeing up minutes for Springer is part of your equation, but I think the 6ers should prioritize adding 3 and D wings over another star if they can’t get Butler.

I agree. As I said earlier, it’s ideal to use the Harris contract for two two way guys that are expensive with a lot of years that teams would be looking at as a luxury they aren’t good enough to justify. Like, I’d help Chicago get out of that Ball deal if they can bring back Caruso in the deal sort of thing for Harris expiring deal.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Exactly! He’s the type of add the team needs. The object of my desire though is Harrison Barnes. That guy is the prototype of what I want next to Embiid Harden Maxey. He can space the floor. He rebounds his position well. He doesn’t need a lot of shots but when the defense forgets about him, he can make them pay. He also gives them a solid defender. They can play a group of Harden Melton Barnes Tucker Embiid and despite Harden they would be a really strong defensive group to close with.

Problem is, he is UFA this summer.

After the success of this year, they aren’t eating Tobias without juicy compensation.

Plus, a sign and trade would hardcap you.

But, yeah….

He would be a great get.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I agree. As I said earlier, it’s ideal to use the Harris contract for two two way guys that are expensive with a lot of years that teams would be looking at as a luxury they aren’t good enough to justify. Like, I’d help Chicago get out of that Ball deal if they can bring back Caruso in the deal sort of thing for Harris expiring deal.

Ewwww.

I’m not eating Lonzo for Caruso.

He’s on the books for 20 mil next year and has a player option the year after that.

Are you getting Williams back too?

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I agree. As I said earlier, it’s ideal to use the Harris contract for two two way guys that are expensive with a lot of years that teams would be looking at as a luxury they aren’t good enough to justify. Like, I’d help Chicago get out of that Ball deal if they can bring back Caruso in the deal sort of thing for Harris expiring deal.

That's what I'd do. Move Harris for depth.

 

[fightinfunbags]

If this is true, I’d probably trade him if it brought back a star.

Tyrese Maxey headed for max contract?

All this puts the Sixers in an enviable position, except, that is, when it comes to having to pay Maxey. He is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and that extension has gone up signific…

hoopshype.com

His max is likely more manageable. He hasn’t received any all nba love or those things that trigger to big extension.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

His max is likely more manageable. He hasn’t received any all nba love or those things that trigger to big extension.

So, it’s RJ Barrett-ish?


….as long as he doesn’t go the Jordan Poole route.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

So, it’s RJ Barrett-ish?


….as long as he doesn’t go the Jordan Poole route.

The Jordan Poole issue was so obvious a blind man saw it coming

Maxey has obvious upside