2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[The Q]

If they don’t get out of round 2 (which is looking likely) I could see him trying to force a trade depending upon what it looks like and if Harden is coming back. Depending upon how it goes, I could see both Harden and Embiid wanting to run it back together with adding through the Harris expiring.

Man I will die with laughter if harden goes back to hou this summer

That would be incredible

Everyone loses the Ben Simmons trade

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Barrett 4 years 120, Herro 4 years 130, Poole 4 years 140 is where Maxey should be slotted. Those are three good comps. If I’m Maxey though, I go ridiculous in my demands to force my way out. If he’s going to grow from here, he can’t be a 3rd option. He needs his own team. That’s next step for him. He will grow even if he fails and resets himself into being a great Robin at 27-28.

Or……

He could be the next SGA.

That Dude isn’t anyone’s Robin.

You might win more if he was Batman to another Dude’s Superman.

But, he ain’t no Robin….lol

Tall task for Maxey.

But, reach for the stars.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Probably the Wiz players like Kuz too.

Monte Morris is not him.

They need a lead guard and Kuz wants to be the man anyway.

They aren’t winning dick with Kuz as the #1.

But, that was the case with Beal too.

So, might as well get younger.

Kuz would be a fantastic 4th or 5th guy

He thinks he's good enough to be a 1

Bad combo of self awareness and ability

 

[fightinfunbags]

Beal is the move that should make eveyone happy

Story goes Morey was Uber focused on Harden for the Simmons deal while Embiid wanted them to go all in for Beal.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Dunno.

They may need to wait until December to trade for a guy.

Fighting mentioned Harry B.

Philly would need to sign and trade for him, which equals hard cap.

If they wait until December, maybe the Kings are ready to part ways and give Murray the keys.

I don’t see Miami trading Butler unless he demands it.

They have a conundrum for sure.

Giving Maxey 200 mil would conflate that imo…

Is he a pg, sg or combo?

Who’s looking for one of those at a 40 mil price tag that would give them what they need in return?

Harry B? Harry Balls? Lol I am seriously going blank.

Ohhh Harrison Barnes lol. That would be for Harrison and whatever else.

Yeah kinda difficult justifying paying him at if he isn’t a true PG or a 2-way wing or SG but with cap going up some team will covet him and have a defined role for him

 

[fightinfunbags]

Or……

He could be the next SGA.

That Dude isn’t anyone’s Robin.

You might win more if he was Batman to another Dude’s Superman.

But, he ain’t no Robin….lol

Tall task for Maxey.

But, reach for the stars.

I agree. I said even if he fails. I think the sky is the limit because of how much he loves the game and how committed he is.

That being said…his new podcast blows ha. Gave it a try and I was like nah.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Man I will die with laughter if harden goes back to hou this summer

That would be incredible

Everyone loses the Ben Simmons trade

It's only appropriate given what Simmons is

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I agree. I said even if he fails. I think the sky is the limit because of how much he loves the game and how committed he is.

That being said…his new podcast blows ha. Gave it a try and I was like nah.

Whos?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Man I will die with laughter if harden goes back to hou this summer

That would be incredible

Everyone loses the Ben Simmons trade

Would be more of a L for Brooklyn.

If worst comes to worst, Philly got from under Simmons.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Whos?

Maxey. He’s figuring it out. I’ll check it out next season. He just struggles to tell a story the right way.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Whos?

Maxey on the Mic | iHeart

'Maxey on the Mic' A weekly show hosted by Philadelphia 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey. Tyrese will give the listener behind the scenes access to what life in the NBA is like through a personal “Audio Diary.” The show will feature post game reactions, as well as insight into fashion, movies...

www.iheart.com

 

[The Q]

Would be more of a L for Brooklyn.

If worst comes to worst, Philly got from under Simmons.

Dallas should trade for Simmons

It’s the thing they’re really missing

But you need Simmons to also do more cuts and stuff

But they need his defense

 

[fightinfunbags]

Would be more of a L for Brooklyn.

If worst comes to worst, Philly got from under Simmons.

As long as the Philly end of season isn’t an unmitigated abortion, Morey is going to pay Harden. He doesn’t even know who his coach would be in Houston. He’s going back to baby sit? He’s just giving up on competing for a ring? Not seeing it.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

It's only appropriate given what Simmons is

Is there a scenario where you could envision someone trading for his contract, sans something ridiculous like the Wembenyamarama pick?

Seriously, if you were a GM, what level player would you need to receive to eat his deal?

Banchero?

Brandon Ingram?

Higher?

 

[fightinfunbags]

Dallas should trade for Simmons

It’s the thing they’re really missing

But you need Simmons to also do more cuts and stuff

But they need his defense

Basketball wise you’re right but public relations and even Luka perception could be dangerous. What’s the media like around the Mavs? Simmons needs to go some place where he can get it back under the radar.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Dallas should trade for Simmons

It’s the thing they’re really missing

But you need Simmons to also do more cuts and stuff

But they need his defense

Lmao

I just asked this question to Stakes.

So, if you are Dallas you would trade for Simmons?

You sending Kyrie back?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Basketball wise you’re right but public relations and even Luka perception could be dangerous. What’s the media like around the Mavs? Simmons needs to go some place where he can get it back under the radar.

Spurs.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Yup.

Suns should prefer the Clippers matchup in the 1st round anyway.

I was thinking that, but then I saw the Lakers put up that stinker and thought... hmmm.

Obviously, I would rather face the Clips without George, but there is no easy out in the West.

Everyone is afraid of the Suns, but they are still a mystery come playoffs. Reminds me of the first year Durant was in Brooklyn. Everyone thought they would skate on through, but then the Greek Freak planted his flag.

 

[shopson67]

Dallas should trade for Simmons

It’s the thing they’re really missing

But you need Simmons to also do more cuts and stuff

But they need his defense

Since the Nets seem to be striving for all SFs (Raptors stylee), Hardaway/Bertans for Simmons?

 

[fightinfunbags]

Spurs.

I could see that. Pop has always had an eye for him. He was the hold up on a Kawhi trade that ultimately went to the Raptors. Sixers didn’t want to part with him (in 2018 I get that).