Around The League: 2021-2022 Season 2.0

Negrodamus · Post #461 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:19 am

Wow, I can't believe Caleb Swanigan died. I was just thinking about him the other day while looking at some draft stuff. Way too young to die.

Arsenal · Post #462 » by **Arsenal** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:24 am

We better not trade #23 for a fossil like Tucker or Gordon. Happy to add those guys but not burning picks for them.

Kobblehead · Post #463 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:46 am

Eric Gordon was such an ideal #3 guy. It's a shame he was never slotted in that spot on the right team much in his career. 2018 in Houston was almost the magical year with Harden/Paul/Gordon but injuries.

Madd Squabbles · Post #464 » by **Madd Squabbles** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:01 am

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Sam Hinkie · Post #465 » by **Sam Hinkie** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:56 pm

I am starting to think we are all underrating Tobias Harris. He was damn good in the playoffs. If his salary were $20 million instead of ~$40 million he would be an important part of building a championship team. If Daryl can't turn his contract into 2 or 3 rotation players then we should keep him. And I never thought I'd be saying that.

The rumored Beal for Tobias and Maxey trade would be an absolute disaster. We'd be losing two starters and gaining a guy who is overrated and doesn't solve many of our problems. In fact, he'd probably be creating more problems than he'd solve.

Embiid-MVP · Post #466 » by **Embiid-MVP** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:43 pm

If embiid wants tucker then no one should be complaining about it. When Tuckers playing that aggressive style and helping us big time in the playoffs then everyone will be kissing his ***. It's not our money so who cares really.

I also trust DM and if that's the vision then I'm behind it.

If we had Tucker this past post season then we'd probably of played in at least the ECF. Those rebounds would've been huge and his presence.

There's a reason they're the pros and we're just on a forum

Negrodamus · Post #467 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:47 pm

Why are some of you pointing out that it's not "our money"? This isn't the MLB or the Premier League. Every move we do has salary cap implications and hurt future opportunities that might present themselves.

No one cares that Tucker is being paid, we care that we're stuck with that contract for 2, possibly 3 years as he becomes an ineffective husk of his former self.

Negrodamus · Post #468 » by **Negrodamus** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 2:54 pm

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Lol, I love the games played stipulation.

GoSixersBro · Post #469 » by **GoSixersBro** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:00 pm

Embiid-MVP wrote:If embiid wants tucker then no one should be complaining about it. When Tuckers playing that aggressive style and helping us big time in the playoffs then everyone will be kissing his ***. It's not our money so who cares really.

I also trust DM and if that's the vision then I'm behind it.

If we had Tucker this past post season then we'd probably of played in at least the ECF. Those rebounds would've been huge and his presence.

There's a reason they're the pros and we're just on a forum

I agree with you to an extent, but Tucker is getting up there and is due to fall off considerably soon. Dude isn't NBA old, he's straight up old now. If he's the biggest FA splash Morey makes this summer we are in big trouble.

Monix · Post #470 » by **Monix** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:07 pm

If the money is equal, who is the better choice over a 2 or 3 year contract?

PJ Tucker or Thad Young?

GoSixersBro · Post #471 » by **GoSixersBro** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:09 pm

Monix wrote:If the money is equal, who is the better choice over a 2 or 3 year contract?

PJ Tucker or Thad Young?

I'd go Tucker. We do need some grit rather than skill. Our doghouse is bare lol.

Arsenal · Post #472 » by **Arsenal** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:10 pm

Negrodamus wrote:Why are some of you pointing out that it's not "our money"? This isn't the MLB or the Premier League. Every move we do has salary cap implications and hurt future opportunities that might present themselves.

No one cares that Tucker is being paid, we care that we're stuck with that contract for 2, possibly 3 years as he becomes an ineffective husk of his former self. We

Same "logic" homers used to whitewash giving that obscene contract to Tobias.

While they say "it's not our money so who cares?", that deal has been a franchise crippling albatross for years now.

stormi · Post #473 » by **stormi** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:23 pm

Sam Hinkie wrote:I am starting to think we are all underrating Tobias Harris. He was damn good in the playoffs. If his salary were $20 million instead of ~$40 million he would be an important part of building a championship team. If Daryl can't turn his contract into 2 or 3 rotation players then we should keep him. And I never thought I'd be saying that.

The rumored Beal for Tobias and Maxey trade would be an absolute disaster. We'd be losing two starters and gaining a guy who is overrated and doesn't solve many of our problems. In fact, he'd probably be creating more problems than he'd solve.

When y'all start throwing "damn" in front of good that's when you lose me. No **** defender can be anything more than passable at best, and his offense is nothing special.

stormi · Post #474 » by **stormi** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:30 pm

Wouldn't want PJ for anything more than 2 years with an option.

If any positive, Heatle fans desperately want him back

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Keeping the cope train rolling, Eric Gordon was a 6'3 Giannis attacking the rim in '20-'21 lol.

Combined with being a bomber from deep. Would be a solid scoring 6th man I reckon that can insulate all of Maxey/Harden/Embiid.

stormi · Post #475 » by **stormi** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:31 pm

I do think it somewhat reeks of desperation though if Morey is hinging his wagon onto the past successes of post-apex vets he's already familiar with instead of doing his job and discovering newer iterations of those same profiles.

76Shots · Post #476 » by **76Shots** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:47 pm

Is Kyle Anderson out of that price range? I would much rather him to PJ Tucker. Also, I would much rather a guy like Lonnie Walker who is a RFA to Eric Gordon. Im really not feeling Morey's vision here.

Jailblazers7 · Post #477 » by **Jailblazers7** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:50 pm

stormi wrote:I do think it somewhat reeks of desperation though if Morey is hinging his wagon onto the past successes of post-apex vets he's already familiar with instead of doing his job and discovering newer iterations of those same profiles.

Yeah, it really makes Morey look like a one trick pony if he builds Rockets East. His regime has actually done a very good job of drafting since he arrived which is a big reason why I think we should just keep our picks. Keep finding new young talent and prevent Morey from relapsing on ex-Rockets.

stormi · Post #478 » by **stormi** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:52 pm

Think I'm pro Eric Gordon. Monster playoff shooter and scorer who's been chilling on a rebuilding team for two years. I think he'll come in and provide an explosive impact.

Arsenal · Post #479 » by **Arsenal** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:35 pm

Sure let's get Eric Gordon. The question is what it will cost. Giving up our 1st for him would be foolish.

youngcrev · Post #480 » by **youngcrev** » Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:44 pm

stormi wrote:Think I'm pro Eric Gordon. Monster playoff shooter and scorer who's been chilling on a rebuilding team for two years. I think he'll come in and provide an explosive impact.

He's a good player and would help.

Kinda surprised people are willing to give up assets for him on a 2 year, 40M deal as a 6th man, while being concerned with MLE money, though the second year isn't likely to be guaranteed.