(02-01-2022, 09:21 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: This is just a fantasy scenario I have been thinking. It will not probably happen but just want to know what you guys think.

Quote:According to sources close to Simmons, he's upset that Embiid seemed to blame him for last season's playoff loss, when Simmons did not blame Embiid for Embiid's poor showing in the playoffs against the Toronto Raptors in 2019. He's frustrated that Rivers didn't come to see him while he was training in Los Angeles last summer.

Quote:Simmons doesn't dispute that he didn't reply when Rivers texted and called him several times over the summer asking to see him. But in hindsight, Simmons feels Rivers and the Sixers could've done more, like show up at a well-known gym in the San Fernando Valley where he was training.

Quote:He's also skeptical, sources close to him say, of Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's willingness to trade him because of his previous pursuit of Harden -- who can become a free agent this summer. Simmons would be the best player the Sixers would send in any theoretical trade. And he's upset that the organization is fining him so heavily after he raised mental health as an issue upon his return.

Quote:SIMMONS HAS LOST over $19 million in fines since the season began (each missed game costs him $360,000). He hasn't cleared a paycheck since the $8.25 million (25% of his $33 million salary) that was due to him Oct. 1. Every two weeks the team sends a notice with an explanation of all the fines he has accumulated for failing to render services, instead of a $1.375 million paycheck. By the end of the season, if he does not play for the Sixers or any other team, Simmons could lose another $12 million.

Quote:EVERY NIGHT AROUND 10 p.m., Simmons receives the team schedule for the next day. He shows up to shootarounds and film sessions when and where he's required to, according to a source close to him, to avoid getting fined for missing the team activity. But he rarely stays long or engages with anyone

(02-01-2022, 02:48 PM)burekemde Wrote: Collins, I see as an outstanding SF. He would be big upgrade over DFS, in every skill. Not to understate what DFS brings, but Collins is better, and IMO played out of position at Hawks. they are similar weight, yet Collins is slightly taller and moves better, dribbles better, can do more with the ball, and has far better mid range game. Collins is more athletic and can shoot the 3 as well. He can post up as well, and makes great blocks. Very athletic. If we go for Collins, I hope this is to play him as a wing. He would upgrade our team.

For KP, I would look to upgrade us with Sabonis. Neither can cover the space on defensive side, but Sabonis is 100x times more skilled, and would make this offense instantly the best in the league with the fit with Luka.

Chriss, I see as an intriguing player. He has potential to develop something special with Luka as a roll player. He can bring many of the things Powell does, maybe even with more upside. It will be interesting to see his defense. Chriss could make us enable trading Powell.

(02-01-2022, 02:56 PM)Okstate819 Wrote: Collins is a great fit with Luka and definitely someone we should go after as a long term piece beyond when KP is here. But he's a 4 only imo. Doesn't have the ball handling skills to play on the wing and dont think he would fair well guarding perimeter orianted wings. DFS is a much better perimeter defender.

(02-01-2022, 10:27 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: This certainly doesn't make Simmons look good.   There may be no winners here but stuff like this makes it tough to see Philly getting equal return for Simmons if he sits out all year.  Do they hold him for another year if they don't get Harden this summer?


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(02-01-2022, 09:21 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: This is just a fantasy scenario I have been thinking. It will not probably happen but just want to know what you guys think.

How about a trade with Boston:

1. Boston gets Jalen Brunson and KP

Dallas gets Marcus Smart and Al Horford and 2FRPs.

Boston gets the PG they want in JB, and another All Star caliber (when healthy) player in KP. Also, they seem to be looking for an upgrade at the PG and Center positions. This gives them that.

They give up two FRPs because JB and KP are quality players that will help them win now.

They may run with the following line up:

Brunson, Brown, Tatum, KP, Williams.

2. Dallas then uses the 2 FRPs and package that with THJ (as salary balast) and JGreen and Moses Brown for Jerami Grant and scrubs for roster spot concerns.

Detroit gets THJ (veteran shooter, salary balast), JGreen (developing young player), MBrown (prospect/project at a position of need.

Dallas gets Jerami Grant (two-way player who will be second banana).

3. Hopefully Dallas signs Goran Dragic after being bought out.

Dallas can run a line up of

Starters: Luka, Smart, Grant, DFS, Maxi

Bench: Dragic, FN, RB, SB, Horford.

Luka will be surrounded by capable defenders who can switch if needed who abd also score.

These trades takes care of the salaries of THJ, KP, and the free agency of Brunson.

Horford is a big expiring contract, DP, Maxi are also expiring. Idon'know if these  are any good, just musing.

(02-02-2022, 02:22 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: Thanks, Jommybone. Unfortunately, it looks like the Mavs will not be making a big move. I hope thry do some small trade that adds a player that will contribute, hopefully a shooter or another rim protector.

(02-02-2022, 08:03 AM)Razzmatazz_Hopskidillydoo Wrote: ^I think KP is on the move too.
Possibly the Mavs get a combination of expiring salaries, a fallen angel or young player/players with potential but their team has lost patience with.

It will underwhelm Mav fans.. but hey.. at least they can keep DFS and Brunson and sign them long term.

(02-02-2022, 08:29 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Could you start White, Brunson and Luka?

(02-02-2022, 08:29 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: To me there are two tricky parts to this.  You have to replace KP's defense in the paint and you have to get a player with some O that isn't redundant with Brunson.  I could get behind Nurkic/McCollom if it wouldn't run off JB.  I like Poeltl/White too.  White is a better defender and has a little more size than McCollom.  Could you start White, Brunson and Luka?  Probably.  Maybe that was the idea behind Turner and LeVert (but with KP going to a third team).

(02-02-2022, 11:00 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: The two base trades I'd like to see for KP are White/Poeltl or Nurkic/RoCo. I think either of those trades make us better in the long run.

JB/White/DFS/Luka/Poeltl or JB/Luka/DFS/RoCo/Nurkic looks good for now.

Quote:"League personnel say the Pacers are seeking a package similar to or greater than the haul Nikola Vucevic drew for the Orlando Magic last season. Only Sacramento, New Orleans and Washington have been linked by league personnel as Sabonis suitors with significant interest."