Summer 2019 Free Agency Thread

Tony Franciosa · Post #661 » by **Tony Franciosa** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:56 pm

ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Ugh, I guess let Ennis walk. He really angered me at times, but he did some really good things for us too. Hope he gets paid.

easily replaceable if he won't take a team-friendly deal.

SixthStreet · Post #662 » by **SixthStreet** » Tue May 21, 2019 4:32 pm

If I'm modifying the core 4 of the team, it's to add an off the dribble shooting threat. A guy that can create his own offense. I don't think any of the guys that do that are realistic adds, so I'm strongly for keeping the team together and reconfiguring the bench. I expect Zhaire to be part of it, so really looking for two more pieces. One of those is a backup big, and there should be options there. The other can be anywhere from 1-4 because of the flexibility our roster affords. That's your 8 for the playoffs. As far as the regular season, Shake, Bolden and our first rounder should get playing time and maybe one of them pops and gives you another options in the playoffs.

I'm not interested in anyone that can only score assisted, unless it's a minor bench piece. So a hard pass on guy like Mirotic, etc.

PhilasFinest · Post #663 » by **PhilasFinest** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:09 am

I think adding a 3 level scorer off the bench would be huge. I believe that Zhaire/Shake can give you consistent run off the bench on the wings....so either a PG or PF (Marcus Morris type) who can consistently break down a defense and get points would be our best type of addition for our 2nd unit. Add in a serviceable veteran back 5 and some lottery tickets in the draft and boom, run it back.

Ive never been a huge fan of his, but id be curious as to what Isaiah Thomas would cost on a 1 year deal.

he's battled injuries and hasn't been the same player since leaving Boston.....but coming off the bench, I wonder if you could surround him with athletes and just let him try and recapture his scoring ways in Boston in a condensed manner. (shrug)

Another name who has been out of the league.... Brandon Jennings. wonder if he would come back on a 1 year deal to try and get his foot back in the NBA.

Just trying to imagine a realistic way to obtain a quality scorer off the bench without some bogus trade(s) or unrealistic salary number on a player. Id guess he wouldn't cost much and a chance to compete, have a defined role off the bench on a uptempo guard friendly playoff team to rebuild his name, and possibly stick it to Boston would likely help sell him.

ProcessDoctor · Post #664 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:01 am

Watching how close these ECF have been makes me wanna run it back even more.

PhilasFinest · Post #665 » by **PhilasFinest** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:07 am

ProcessDoctor wrote:Watching how close these ECF have been makes me wanna run it back even more.

The whole Embiid situation just makes it sting. If hes not sick, were likely playing and have a high likelihood of a trip to the Finals IMO.

Tomjas · Post #666 » by **Tomjas** » Wed May 22, 2019 5:07 am

PhilasFinest wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:Watching how close these ECF have been makes me wanna run it back even more.

The whole Embiid situation just makes it sting. If hes not sick, were likely playing and have a high likelihood of a trip to the Finals IMO.

Yep

Raps might get there with a crocked Kawhi and Siakam completely down on confidence

Bucks look pretty limited as they only have 2 offensive strategies, Giannis drive to hoop or kick out to shooters

PhillyPhilly · Post #667 » by **PhillyPhilly** » Wed May 22, 2019 6:58 am

The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

eyeatoma · Post #668 » by **eyeatoma** » Wed May 22, 2019 7:44 am

PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

You mean Death Knell?

Death Nail lol that's almost as good as assfault

PhillyPhilly · Post #669 » by **PhillyPhilly** » Wed May 22, 2019 7:58 am

eyeatoma wrote:
PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

You mean Death Knell?

Death Nail lol that's almost as good as assfault

It's a phrase I rarely use but I decided to bring it out today

.

XtremeDunkz · Post #670 » by **XtremeDunkz** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:09 am

Assuming we bring back the 3 starters, backup C is the biggest need by far. Zhaire and Shake should be able to contribute off the bench and add things we were missing on the wings last year, but we need a defensive rim protecter that can play 15-18 minutes. I dont know where you find that guy though.

sixers4real · Post #671 » by **sixers4real** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:54 am

People, who want to let go Harris, Butler, Redick and Scott has to understand that we will be VERY limited in free agency and we don’t have assets to make trades for good proven players.

sixers4real · Post #672 » by **sixers4real** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:56 am

XtremeDunkz wrote:Assuming we bring back the 3 starters, backup C is the biggest need by far. Zhaire and Shake should be able to contribute off the bench and add things we were missing on the wings last year, but we need a defensive rim protecter that can play 15-18 minutes. I dont know where you find that guy though.

Using MLE seems like the best possible option.

mattd13 · Post #673 » by **mattd13** » Wed May 22, 2019 12:24 pm

have to agree completely with sixth street. team was a heartbeat away if joel was not sick. replacing guys looks good on paper but this group is also very good together and should be given another chance.

Post #674 » by **Sixerscan** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:21 pm

eyeatoma wrote:
PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

You mean Death Knell?

Death Nail lol that's almost as good as assfault

Or the team not having enough HART.

Anyway, running it back just refers to the starters and maybe Scott and Ennis if they take their bird numbers, then using the exceptions to bolster the bench.

If there’s someone you like with the midlevel enough to start over Redick, I guess you can do that. But that would still be in concert with bringing Redick back, he’s more valuable to us than external free agents since we can go over the cap to sign him.

“Run it back” isn’t just a sentimentality thing it’s what makes the most sense under the CBA.

Kobblehead · Post #675 » by **Kobblehead** » Wed May 22, 2019 1:34 pm

I really like Alec Burks as a MLE target.

Gives us a big-bodied scorer off the bench that can compete defensively.

ProcessDoctor · Post #676 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:00 pm

PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

Run it back plus Pat Beverley :lol:

sixers4real · Post #677 » by **sixers4real** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:44 pm

ProcessDoctor wrote:
PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

Run it back plus Pat Beverley

We can afford Beverley only if Jimmy or/and Tobias walks.

youngcrev · Post #678 » by **youngcrev** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:44 pm

Kobblehead wrote:I really like Alec Burks as a MLE target.

Gives us a big-bodied scorer off the bench that can compete defensively.

I like him as a minimum target. He's decent, but can't stay healthy.

youngcrev · Post #679 » by **youngcrev** » Wed May 22, 2019 2:46 pm

sixers4real wrote:
ProcessDoctor wrote:
PhillyPhilly wrote:The "run it back" phrase is nice and all but I still believe we should be striving for better than that. A new SG and bench depth including a big that can keep us in games when Embiid is not on the court should be the major priorities moving forward imo. We need to put ourselves in a position where Embiid being out or not at his best isn't a death nail to our season.

Run it back plus Pat Beverley

We can afford Beverley only if Jimmy or/and Tobias walks.

If he costs more than the MLE (which he very well could with the depth of teams with money), I wouldn't want to be able to afford him.

the_process · Post #680 » by **the_process** » Wed May 22, 2019 3:18 pm

http://www.shamsports.com/capulator?id=15419481875ce566d2bf540278066770

That. If Harris and Butler are both coming back, then trying to use the full MLE and fill out the roster while staying under the apron is folly (and the draft picks names can change; but I feel that 24, 33, and 34 should be used on guards and wings).

Simmons/Milton/Jerome
Butler/Redick/Norvell
Harris/Smith/Okpala
Bertans/Scott/(insert fav PF prospect)
Embiid/O’Quinn/Pasecniks