Ben Simmons formally demands trade

[fightinfunbags]

Maybe. But Howard Eskin is not a reliable source.

What are you talking about? Over 30 years Eskin’s sources have been near impeccable. He was out ahead of the Allen Iverson trade that wasn’t because of Geiger’s trade kick in salary. He was out ahead of the Chip Kelly Howie Roseman power play. When Howard steps out historically it’s been very solid.

 

[flyerhawk]

What are you talking about? Over 30 years Eskin’s sources have been near impeccable. He was out ahead of the Allen Iverson trade that wasn’t because of Geiger’s trade kick in salary. He was out ahead of the Chip Kelly Howie Roseman power play. When Howard steps out historically it’s been very solid.

You are bringing up things that happened 10-20 years ago. What was the last big scoop that Eskin had?

 

[The Q]

What are you talking about? Over 30 years Eskin’s sources have been near impeccable. He was out ahead of the Allen Iverson trade that wasn’t because of Geiger’s trade kick in salary. He was out ahead of the Chip Kelly Howie Roseman power play. When Howard steps out historically it’s been very solid.

I forgot Matt Geiger existed lol

 

[fightinfunbags]

You are bringing up things that happened 10-20 years ago. What was the last big scoop that Eskin had?

I just gave you two. And of course I’ve brought up old shit. It helps establish his long track record with sources. Howard generally doesn’t step out on things when he isn’t solid. When has something he reported blown up and not been true? I can’t recall one.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I forgot Matt Geiger existed lol

Sixers had Iverson traded the summer before the 2001 NBA Finals appearance but Geiger refused to waive his trade kicker and the deal died. I forgot who they had dealt him to though. It was either to the Pistons or the Raptors.

 

[The Q]

Sixers had Iverson traded the summer before the 2001 NBA Finals appearance but Geiger refused to waive his trade kicker and the deal died. I forgot who they had dealt him to though. It was either to the Pistons or the Raptors.

I assume a Sign and trade for hill or McGrady?

 

[fightinfunbags]

I assume a Sign and trade for hill or McGrady?

Yes! Gun to my head, I want to say McGrady.

 

[The Q]

Yes! Gun to my head, I want to say McGrady.

The number of stories from everyone invoked in that saga is wild.

 

[Iggloo]

Simmons replacement found, look at this dog finish at the rim!

 

[eaglesnut]

Radio host suspended for flap with A.I.'s lawyer

Sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended for 30 days as part of the settlement of a lawsuit brought against him last year by an attorney for 76ers star

www.espn.com

 

[bksballer89]

what's the latest on ben? Seems like its been quiet

 

[Iggloo]

Radio host suspended for flap with A.I.'s lawyer

Sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended for 30 days as part of the settlement of a lawsuit brought against him last year by an attorney for 76ers star

www.espn.com

That's a huge deal. Eskin's reputation as a "journalist" was already pretty bad, he is basically an entertainer not a serious journalist, but this would be career ending for most people.

 

[flyerhawk]

Radio host suspended for flap with A.I.'s lawyer

Sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended for 30 days as part of the settlement of a lawsuit brought against him last year by an attorney for 76ers star

www.espn.com

@fightinfunbags this is not a serious journalist.

 

[fightinfunbags]

@fightinfunbags this is not a serious journalist.

You had to go back more than 15 years to punch a hole in my claim about the quality of Eskin sources? Pretty telling. Eskin is better than most.

 

[flyerhawk]

You had to go back more than 15 years to punch a hole in my claim about the quality of Eskin sources? Pretty telling. Eskin is better than most.

The stories you provided were from the exact same time period.

 

[bksballer89]

Report: Damian Lillard would like to play with Sixers star Ben Simmons

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard prefers to play with Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons.

sixerswire.usatoday.com

 

[fightinfunbags]

Report: Damian Lillard would like to play with Sixers star Ben Simmons

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard prefers to play with Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons.

sixerswire.usatoday.com

Just a heads up...that site is trash so take this with a grain of salt.

 

[bksballer89]

Just a heads up...that site is trash so take this with a grain of salt.

No the report is legit. Shams posted it this morning as well. He has his own article. There are quotes there directly from that article

 

[bksballer89]

Just a heads up...that site is trash so take this with a grain of salt.

This is the actual article. Behind a paywall though

 

[Shanemansj13]

Report: Damian Lillard would like to play with Sixers star Ben Simmons

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard prefers to play with Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons.

sixerswire.usatoday.com

I'm just not sure how that is possible. Ben wants out and now Lillard supposedly wants out...what team can trade for both? Even if Lillard stays in Portland, the only thing that makes sense is what we have talked about for awhile some sort of deal included CJ for Ben.