Jordan McRae

[sixerswillrule]

He has the length of someone that is 6'8".

[76ciology]

He has the length of someone that is 6'8".

Agree with this. 7'0 wingspan with 8'8" standing reach. Don't kill me on this, but on the court he plays like a smaller and dleague version of Durant (my way of saying he's not even star level; immunity LOL). He long, athletic, has insane range and would should over anyone. It's just that he doesn't have advanced skillset and he's pretty inconsistent.

[BlackKnight]

they do not need to reach salary floor

Sure they do. They either need to spend it on players they add OR they need to give it to the guys on the roster at the end of the year if they don't reach it. They way they go about hitting it is up to them, but they do need to reach it. I really can't envision them giving guys like 2-3 million each as a bonus just to hit it. Like I said, they don't need to hit it before the season starts so that leaves open the potential to make a trade later in the year. Regardless, I still highly doubt they sign no one in FA and wind up keeping essentially four 2nd rd pick on the roster (counting Pierre Jackson even though he was a 2nd rd pick last year). Even on an awful team, that would be unheard of.

There's WAY more talented guys out there in FA that could be had on relatively cheap/short deals.

So you think they would just sign guys just to hit the floor? That would be awful management and not something Hinkie is likely to do

Hinkie won't sign guys to meet the floor, but he'll definitely take on salaries from other teams during free agency and the trade deadline to gain assets/1st & 2nd round picks. Similar to what he did during last year's trade deadline when he traded cap space for 2nd round picks. I think Hinkie will probably take on some salary considering all the buyers for the free agency class this year. Last year, the Jazz took on $24MM in salary from the Warriors for 2 unprotected 1st round picks and 3 2nd round picks. Imagine what Hinkie will be able to do with the $25MM in cap space we have, just to meet the salary floor.

[sixers hoops]

they do not need to reach salary floor

Sure they do. They either need to spend it on players they add OR they need to give it to the guys on the roster at the end of the year if they don't reach it. They way they go about hitting it is up to them, but they do need to reach it. I really can't envision them giving guys like 2-3 million each as a bonus just to hit it. Like I said, they don't need to hit it before the season starts so that leaves open the potential to make a trade later in the year. Regardless, I still highly doubt they sign no one in FA and wind up keeping essentially four 2nd rd pick on the roster (counting Pierre Jackson even though he was a 2nd rd pick last year). Even on an awful team, that would be unheard of.

There's WAY more talented guys out there in FA that could be had on relatively cheap/short deals.

I think you answered your own question. They don't need to make an effort to reach it because it will be given to current players. Ultimately, it is a non-issue.

[LloydFree]

Jordan McRae has some work to do to make the team. He's not going to beat out Pierre Jackson. And though a lot of people don't like Anderson or Elliott Williams, they were better players coming out of college than Jordan McRae.

01. MC Williams
02. James Anderson
03. Hollis Thompson
04. Thadeus Young
05. Nerlens Noel
06. Tony Wroten
07. KJ McDaniels
08. Jerami Grant
09. Jarvis Vernado
10. Henry Sims
11. Pierre Jackson
12. Jason Richardson
13. Joel Embiid
14. Elliot Williams
15. Arnett Moultrie/Brandon Davies

Right now, Jordan McRae has to beat out Elliot Williams for the last slot. If they cut Moultrie/Davies they will probably sign a big. man. Being the 58th pick doesn't put you much higher than the guards they sign as undrafted free agents, so he could likely be sent to the NBDL.

[sixers23]

id much rather see what mcraes got than williams hes been out of college for years already and done nothing

[LloydFree]

id much rather see what mcraes got than williams hes been out of college for years already and done nothing

McRae will also probably have to beat out Free agent Sean Kilpatrick. Which won't be easy. Kilpatrick can play.

[sgg001]

I seriously doubt he even makes the team.

pretty much

Disagree. He's the one young guy we have who can shoot and he's an above average athlete. Long arms. Had an excellent ncaa tournament. Was their best player. I like his upside more than Hollis Thompson and I'm a g'town fan.

[PhilasFinest]

Jordan McRae has some work to do to make the team. He's not going to beat out Pierre Jackson. And though a lot of people don't like Anderson or Elliott Williams, they were better players coming out of college than Jordan McRae.

01. MC Williams
02. James Young
03. Hollis Thompson
04. Thadeus Young
05. Nerlens Noel
06. Tony Wroten
07. KJ McDaniels
08. Jerami Grant
09. Jarvis Vernado
10. Henry Thomas
11. Pierre Jackson
12. Jason Richardson
13. Joel Embiid
14. Elliot Williams
15. Arnett Moultrie/Brandon Davies

Right now, Jordan McRae has to beat out Elliot Williams for the last slot. If they cut Moultrie/Davies they will probably sign a big. man. Being the 58th pick doesn't put you much higher than the guards they sign as undrafted free agents, so he could likely be sent to the NBDL.

Who's James Young and Henry Thomas?

[LloydFree]

Jordan McRae has some work to do to make the team. He's not going to beat out Pierre Jackson. And though a lot of people don't like Anderson or Elliott Williams, they were better players coming out of college than Jordan McRae.

01. MC Williams
02. James Young
03. Hollis Thompson
04. Thadeus Young
05. Nerlens Noel
06. Tony Wroten
07. KJ McDaniels
08. Jerami Grant
09. Jarvis Vernado
10. Henry Thomas
11. Pierre Jackson
12. Jason Richardson
13. Joel Embiid
14. Elliot Williams
15. Arnett Moultrie/Brandon Davies

Right now, Jordan McRae has to beat out Elliot Williams for the last slot. If they cut Moultrie/Davies they will probably sign a big. man. Being the 58th pick doesn't put you much higher than the guards they sign as undrafted free agents, so he could likely be sent to the NBDL.

Who's James Young and Henry Thomas?

Dam. Brain cramp. Anderson and Sims

[Mik317]

Henry Thomas future

[Winejk]

I liked what I saw of Jordan McRae from the first game of the LV Summer League. He didn't shoot all that well, but he was active all night on both offense and defense. He didn't really standout in any particular way, but he look solid all around. Let's see how he plays when Noel and hopefully McDaniels play.

It is going to be tough for him to make the roster even with James Anderson being released and Pierre Jackson getting injured, but something tells me he could be a productive NBA player.

[Sixerscan]

Jordan McRae has some work to do to make the team. He's not going to beat out Pierre Jackson. And though a lot of people don't like Anderson or Elliott Williams, they were better players coming out of college than Jordan McRae.

01. MC Williams
02. James Anderson
03. Hollis Thompson
04. Thadeus Young
05. Nerlens Noel
06. Tony Wroten
07. KJ McDaniels
08. Jerami Grant
09. Jarvis Vernado
10. Henry Sims
11. Pierre Jackson
12. Jason Richardson
13. Joel Embiid
14. Elliot Williams
15. Arnett Moultrie/Brandon Davies

Right now, Jordan McRae has to beat out Elliot Williams for the last slot. If they cut Moultrie/Davies they will probably sign a big. man. Being the 58th pick doesn't put you much higher than the guards they sign as undrafted free agents, so he could likely be sent to the NBDL.

Did Jackson ever sign a contract? We own his rights, and I assume the Sixers will be nice and pay for his medical stuff, but he is not on the the roster.

[Hardcore6erFan]

You people are crazy about McRae not making the team. Dude is so legit and I agree with the guy above, he can be like a smaller and **** version of Durant, which is still really good. He was top 35 on my big board I don't know how he fell to 58. This should be the Sixers team.

MCW/Ware
Wroten/McRae/Richardson
Thompson/McDaniels/Sampson
Young/Grant/Roberts Jr/Moultrie
Noel/Sims/Embiid

That's 15

[Cokeleaf]

You people are crazy about McRae not making the team. Dude is so legit and I agree with the guy above, he can be like a smaller and **** version of Durant, which is still really good. He was top 35 on my big board I don't know how he fell to 58. This should be the Sixers team.

MCW/Ware
Wroten/McRae/Richardson
Thompson/McDaniels/Sampson
Young/Grant/Roberts Jr/Moultrie
Noel/Sims/Embiid

That's 15

I like that squad

[BoomBap]

You people are crazy about McRae not making the team. Dude is so legit and I agree with the guy above, he can be like a smaller and **** version of Durant, which is still really good. He was top 35 on my big board I don't know how he fell to 58. This should be the Sixers team.

MCW/Ware
Wroten/McRae/Richardson
Thompson/McDaniels/Sampson
Young/Grant/Roberts Jr/Moultrie
Noel/Sims/Embiid

That's 15

I like that squad

Same here

[Hardcore6erFan]

Forgot about Kilpatrick, he should make the team over Moultrie.

[LloydFree]

Jordan McRae has some work to do to make the team. He's not going to beat out Pierre Jackson. And though a lot of people don't like Anderson or Elliott Williams, they were better players coming out of college than Jordan McRae.

01. MC Williams
02. James Anderson
03. Hollis Thompson
04. Thadeus Young
05. Nerlens Noel
06. Tony Wroten
07. KJ McDaniels
08. Jerami Grant
09. Jarvis Vernado
10. Henry Sims
11. Pierre Jackson
12. Jason Richardson
13. Joel Embiid
14. Elliot Williams
15. Arnett Moultrie/Brandon Davies

Right now, Jordan McRae has to beat out Elliot Williams for the last slot. If they cut Moultrie/Davies they will probably sign a big. man. Being the 58th pick doesn't put you much higher than the guards they sign as undrafted free agents, so he could likely be sent to the NBDL.

Did Jackson ever sign a contract? We own his rights, and I assume the Sixers will be nice and pay for his medical stuff, but he is not on the the roster.

I wrote this before Jackson got hurt AND before James Anderson got cut. McRae is probably a favorite to make the team now.

[ankle420breaker]

I saw shades of JR Smith, albeit more active defensively. Certainly not gun shy, showed ability to score inside & out, was able to get to the line with ease. Decent ball handler with good speed & athleticism.

We'll see how he contributes through the rest of SL, but I was impressed with his contributions in his debut (considering he was taken at #58).

[agiaco]

Not really sure I see anything very special about McRae. Might be a decent rotation guy in time, but that's about it.