(06-21-2021, 02:15 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: The real question we all should be asking is does Ben Simmons fit better around Luka than Embiid? The answer is a resounding yes.

Is Luka a better player than Embiid? 100% yes.

Does Ben Simmons offensive game no matter how limited it is right now, still fit around Luka (I.E. Set hard picks, catch lobs, be a secondary playmaker when needed)?  Yes

This is the most obvious buy the dip moment I've ever seen and I'm still shocked more people can't see it.

(06-21-2021, 02:15 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: The real question we all should be asking is does Ben Simmons fit better around Luka than Embiid? The answer is a resounding yes.

Is Luka a better player than Embiid? 100% yes.

Does Ben Simmons offensive game no matter how limited it is right now, still fit around Luka (I.E. Set hard picks, catch lobs, be a secondary playmaker when needed)?  Yes NOPE

This is the most obvious buy the dip moment I've ever seen and I'm still shocked more people can't see it.

(06-21-2021, 12:06 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Oh, I don't blame you. 

Just saying, though - LOTS AND LOTS of people are saying Trae is better like every day. Before the playoffs started, even. There are people saying Ayton is better now, even. 

Morons.

(06-21-2021, 04:32 AM)Branduil Wrote: This is who you're advocating trading for:



People keep saying "Well just play him as a center," that's literally what he's doing here. He refuses to dunk because he sees... Trae Young running at him.

(06-21-2021, 04:32 AM)Branduil Wrote: https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/1406803883121381379

(06-21-2021, 03:44 AM)JamesConway Wrote: Simmons also fits alongside KP. GREAT defender, just play him at PF/C in the halfcourt like Giannis often does and let him roll like there is no tomorrow. He’s strong enough to bang down low, too.

His role should be Dwight Powell on steroids with brilliant defense and transition playmaking. The guy would be a weapon here. 

PG: Luka
SG: Tim
SF: DFS (preferably a better shooter)
PF/C: Simmons 
PF/C: Porzingis 

It’s all about roles and who you are teaming Simmons up with. Embiid is absurdly better than KP as a player but he’s probably not even 50% as good a fit as KP alongside Ben.

Id be all over this angle over the summer.

(06-21-2021, 07:42 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Even with Luka, that lineup isn't scaring anybody.

(06-21-2021, 07:51 AM)Branduil Wrote: Not true, I for one am terrified by that idea.

(06-21-2021, 11:50 AM)omahen Wrote: https://ahnfiredigital.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/report-people-around-the-league-believe-daryl-morey-is-angling-to-trade-for-a-better-star-than-kyle-lowry/

(06-21-2021, 11:57 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: The whole Morey piece adds to the intrigue.   Morey has the reputation as the guy who is always calling about trades but typically offering junk back.   You got to give him credit though, he typically does find a buyer (sucker?).   What he decides to do with Simmons will be very interesting.    I wouldn't put it past him to get a much better deal than a lot of us expect.   It will be a tough sell, because teams can sense frustration.   With an in prime Embid who has had injury issues in the past, they need to try to win a championship now.

(06-21-2021, 12:11 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: How is Philly fixed for draft capital?

(06-21-2021, 12:11 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: How is Philly fixed for draft capital?

(06-21-2021, 12:02 PM)HanspardsShowerVoice Wrote: Getting a star when your best trade asset's stock is at an All Time Low will be quite a feat.    Thybulle and Maxey sound like pu-pu platter throw ins to me.   They also gave up a future protected draft pick to dump the Horford contract which I believes kicks in 2025, so they can trade 1st round picks beyond then too.

(06-21-2021, 12:52 PM)cow Wrote: Don't forget that Simmons is on a massive contract.  His next four years:

$33,003,936
$35,448,672
$37,893,408
$40,338,144