So how are you feeling now?

[PhillyPhilly]

oh and I'm feeling great

I think we have to be the favorites in the east, I suspect the bucks will get the 1 seed as we will be load managing the **** out of our team, but come playoffs, we matchup GREAT vs them


another thing. if somehow gasol becomes a buy out candidate, philly needs to do EVERYTHING in their power to pick him up so that milwaukee or another eastern team DOES NOT get him.. or even the clippers/lakers

if we have horford and gasol, their is not a single player in the rest of the league that can stand up to embiid

not to mention our rotation at the 4/5 would be absolutely disgusting

again, we do this just to stop other teams from getting him and IDK if that would even happen or if toronto would rather just have him as an expiring coming off the books

Not worried about Gasol...lets remember Joel wasn't healthy during the playoffs and Horford being there presents a different problem for Gasol now.

[sixers hoops]

I feel very pleased that the GM wasn't stupid enough to listen to public pressure, and "run it back" with ill-fitting parts.

We're very fortunate that we got Richardson. Lucky that Jimmy wanted to go to the Heat and credit Brand for getting a very good player out of the deal. I wouldn't like this team nearly as much if we'd just resigned Redick with that space or something.

That goes without saying. I'm still pinching myself, that the 76ers were able to get the exact player I thought could complete this team.

I feel like we have a very good roster, but could really struggle at the end of playoff games to get baskets. Ben is only a good scorer in transition. Embiid is a turnover machine because he lacks the ballhandling skills of the perimeter players. Not sure Tobias or Richardson are that guy.

Jimmy got us those big possession baskets this year. I’m not sure there is a guy on this roster that I am confident in breaking down the defense for a big basket.

It will be interesting to see how we operate in close games.

[DaSixers]

oh and I'm feeling great

I think we have to be the favorites in the east, I suspect the bucks will get the 1 seed as we will be load managing the **** out of our team, but come playoffs, we matchup GREAT vs them


another thing. if somehow gasol becomes a buy out candidate, philly needs to do EVERYTHING in their power to pick him up so that milwaukee or another eastern team DOES NOT get him.. or even the clippers/lakers

if we have horford and gasol, their is not a single player in the rest of the league that can stand up to embiid

not to mention our rotation at the 4/5 would be absolutely disgusting

again, we do this just to stop other teams from getting him and IDK if that would even happen or if toronto would rather just have him as an expiring coming off the books

Not worried about Gasol...lets remember Joel wasn't healthy during the playoffs and Horford being there presents a different problem for Gasol now.

idk man, theres a pretty sizable sample size at this point that gasol severly limits embiid

it is imperative we dont let happen what the raptors did to us at the end of the trade deadline... make no mistake about it, that trade that got them gasol won them a chip, because they werent beating us if they didnt trade for him IMO

[DaSixers]

We're very fortunate that we got Richardson. Lucky that Jimmy wanted to go to the Heat and credit Brand for getting a very good player out of the deal. I wouldn't like this team nearly as much if we'd just resigned Redick with that space or something.

That goes without saying. I'm still pinching myself, that the 76ers were able to get the exact player I thought could complete this team.

I feel like we have a very good roster, but could really struggle at the end of playoff games to get baskets. Ben is only a good scorer in transition. Embiid is a turnover machine because he lacks the ballhandling skills of the perimeter players. Not sure Tobias or Richardson are that guy.

Jimmy got us those big possession baskets this year. I’m not sure there is a guy on this roster that I am confident in breaking down the defense for a big basket.

It will be interesting to see how we operate in close games.

I think Harris has the ability to be that guy. For one, he is a 3 level scorer, something we found out Butler is not quite as good at. He is very good in the PnR like Butler, is taller than butler, has a longer wingspan/higher release than butler which allows him to get his shot off better. He is excellent at pulling up from the Ft line area, as well as from 3, and gets to the rim pretty well also. Very good FT shooter as well.

He has the ability to get his shot off from anywhere, and we have 2 great screeners in horford and embiid for him to play off of in the PnR

I think him taking the jimmy spot late in games could be what we need

[PhillyPhilly]

We're very fortunate that we got Richardson. Lucky that Jimmy wanted to go to the Heat and credit Brand for getting a very good player out of the deal. I wouldn't like this team nearly as much if we'd just resigned Redick with that space or something.

That goes without saying. I'm still pinching myself, that the 76ers were able to get the exact player I thought could complete this team.

I feel like we have a very good roster, but could really struggle at the end of playoff games to get baskets. Ben is only a good scorer in transition. Embiid is a turnover machine because he lacks the ballhandling skills of the perimeter players. Not sure Tobias or Richardson are that guy.

Jimmy got us those big possession baskets this year. I’m not sure there is a guy on this roster that I am confident in breaking down the defense for a big basket.

It will be interesting to see how we operate in close games.

It's not just about individual players, the coach needs to step up as well. I suspect Tobias, JRich or Horford to be the one to take the shot late but the plays drawn up needs to be right though.

[Sixerscan]

oh and I'm feeling great

I think we have to be the favorites in the east, I suspect the bucks will get the 1 seed as we will be load managing the **** out of our team, but come playoffs, we matchup GREAT vs them


another thing. if somehow gasol becomes a buy out candidate, philly needs to do EVERYTHING in their power to pick him up so that milwaukee or another eastern team DOES NOT get him.. or even the clippers/lakers

if we have horford and gasol, their is not a single player in the rest of the league that can stand up to embiid

not to mention our rotation at the 4/5 would be absolutely disgusting

again, we do this just to stop other teams from getting him and IDK if that would even happen or if toronto would rather just have him as an expiring coming off the books

Not worried about Gasol...lets remember Joel wasn't healthy during the playoffs and Horford being there presents a different problem for Gasol now.

idk man, theres a pretty sizable sample size at this point that gasol severly limits embiid

it is imperative we dont let happen what the raptors did to us at the end of the trade deadline... make no mistake about it, that trade that got them gasol won them a chip, because they werent beating us if they didnt trade for him IMO

I just don't think it's realistic to get Gasol to sign here for the minimum when there are already several centers here.

I don't think the Bucks are very realistic for him either FWIW with them already having the Lopez brothers.

[LloydFree]

We're very fortunate that we got Richardson. Lucky that Jimmy wanted to go to the Heat and credit Brand for getting a very good player out of the deal. I wouldn't like this team nearly as much if we'd just resigned Redick with that space or something.

That goes without saying. I'm still pinching myself, that the 76ers were able to get the exact player I thought could complete this team.

I feel like we have a very good roster, but could really struggle at the end of playoff games to get baskets. Ben is only a good scorer in transition. Embiid is a turnover machine because he lacks the ballhandling skills of the perimeter players. Not sure Tobias or Richardson are that guy.

Jimmy got us those big possession baskets this year. I’m not sure there is a guy on this roster that I am confident in breaking down the defense for a big basket.

It will be interesting to see how we operate in close games.

As I mentioned before, I don't believe the 76ers could win the Championship, with or without Jimmy Butler, unless Embiid and/or Simmons improve. Butler isn't that level player, and handcuffing yourself to him for 5 years, just because he's the one who isn't afraid 'right now' is short-sighted.

Tobias Harris has the skillset to do anything Butler can do, he just never played in any big games before this year. He'll get the experience, and Embiid and Simmons have already had the experience, and will just have to perform going forward. None of them were going to get better watching Butler try to go one-on-five at the end of playoff games.

[sixers hoops]

That goes without saying. I'm still pinching myself, that the 76ers were able to get the exact player I thought could complete this team.

I feel like we have a very good roster, but could really struggle at the end of playoff games to get baskets. Ben is only a good scorer in transition. Embiid is a turnover machine because he lacks the ballhandling skills of the perimeter players. Not sure Tobias or Richardson are that guy.

Jimmy got us those big possession baskets this year. I’m not sure there is a guy on this roster that I am confident in breaking down the defense for a big basket.

It will be interesting to see how we operate in close games.

As I mentioned before, I don't believe the 76ers could win the be Championship, with or without Jimmy Butler, unless Embiid and/or Simmons improve. Butler isn't that level player, and handcuffing yourself to him for 5 years, just because he's the one who isn't afraid 'right now' is short-sighted.

Tobias Harris has the skillset to do anything Butler can do, he just never played in any big games before this year. He'll get the experience, and Embiid and Simmons have already had the experience, and will just have to perform going forward. None of them were going to get better watching Butler try to go one-on-five at the end of playoff games.

For the record, I didn’t want Butler back very much either. I expect Simmons to develop his game to be that type of player. I just don’t see it this year.

Embiid is so good, he can abuse people to get us nice leads.

One reason I wanted Tobias back is he has improved his game so much over the course of his career. I’m confident he will keep closing gaps in his game.

[Arsenal]

Tobias HAS to be the guy in the ISO CLOSER Jimmy role going forward. He's getting paid to be "the man", now its time to hand him the keys.

If he doesn't get it done, time to trade him for DLo.

[GreenTeamah]

As of right now y’all are the clearcut favorites, but this time last year Celtics were the clearcut favorites, by the trade deadline we’ll have a clear understanding because Milwaukee, Indiana or Boston could make a move that puts them right there with you

[SixthStreet]

Our closer bucket getter needs to be able to get to the line. It’s really got to be Embiid. I’d say Simmons is also capable if he weren’t afraid of going to the line with his penchant for soft finishes against smaller players around the bucket. If I had to wager money today on our primary set at the end of games, I’d say Simmons in the post. It unlocks our shooting and close out attacks.

I don’t think it’s Tobias. He just does not get to the line enough. Richardson may have some unlocked potential. Our primary crunch time offense is going to come from attacking rotations and closeouts from doubles. We have so many guys that can command doubles because of our size depending on who’s defending them. Simmons, Embiid, Horford, Harris all need to be doubled with the wrong guy on them in the post.

But ultimately I think this team will win more on the backs of crunch time stops instead of offense. We are going to be hard to score on in the guts of the game.


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[freshie2]

As of right now y’all are the clearcut favorites, but this time last year Celtics were the clearcut favorites, by the trade deadline we’ll have a clear understanding because Milwaukee, Indiana or Boston could make a move that puts them right there with you

Can Boston pick up a center in the trade market? That appears to be the biggest question as they have no inside presence right now. The season will play out...nice to be in a position to contend.

[youngcrev]

Depends on what you mean by closer. Last couple of minutes you can feed the big man. Last possession, time running out situation I'm going to Tobias unless Ben develops a pull up game.

[SixthStreet]

Envision Kawhi trying to get some of the buckets he got against us with Horford loitering help-side. The Clippers don’t have anyone to command Horford’s man defense so I’d guess he will be a major thorn in their offensive sets for both Kawhi and George.

[GreenTeamah]

As of right now y’all are the clearcut favorites, but this time last year Celtics were the clearcut favorites, by the trade deadline we’ll have a clear understanding because Milwaukee, Indiana or Boston could make a move that puts them right there with you

Can Boston pick up a center in the trade market? That appears to be the biggest question as they have no inside presence right now. The season will play out...nice to be in a position to contend.

I doubt it, at least not one that’s a difference maker and is going to be much better than what we already have, I wanted Capela even if it meant giving up Jaylen Brown but I wanted him with Horford, Horford did the right thing going to Philly where he can play the 4 full time and has Embiid next to him compared to here where Brad will play him at the 5 over 90% of the time with Tatum or Hayward at the 4, I just don’t think protecting the paint and owning the boards is a big enough necessity to Brad he’s more concerned with positionless basketball and his system where if you can’t shoot you’re not playing much, Baynes was hurt a lot and couldn’t handle big minutes but the numbers were astronomically better when he was on the floor with Horford compared to when Brad didn’t play him much, regardless of Kyrie I saw nothing that showed me Tatum/Brown/Hayward can work together and as of right one of the worst defensive centers of all time is our starting center, here I am with my fingers crossed Tacko Fall proves everyone wrong and gives Brad no choice but to play him, I could be wrong maybe Tatum and Brown make huge leaps and we’re underdogs again that’s where Brad works his best magic but I’m not envisioning it right now

[Arsenal]

As of right now y’all are the clearcut favorites, but this time last year Celtics were the clearcut favorites, by the trade deadline we’ll have a clear understanding because Milwaukee, Indiana or Boston could make a move that puts them right there with you

Can Boston pick up a center in the trade market? That appears to be the biggest question as they have no inside presence right now. The season will play out...nice to be in a position to contend.

I doubt it, at least not one that’s a difference maker and is going to be much better than what we already have, I wanted Capela even if it meant giving up Jaylen Brown but I wanted him with Horford, Horford did the right thing going to Philly where he can play the 4 full time and has Embiid next to him compared to here where Brad will play him at the 5 over 90% of the time with Tatum or Hayward at the 4, I just don’t think protecting the paint and owning the boards is a big enough necessity to Brad he’s more concerned with positionless basketball and his system where if you can’t shoot you’re not playing much, Baynes was hurt a lot and couldn’t handle big minutes but the numbers were astronomically better when he was on the floor with Horford compared to when Brad didn’t play him much, regardless of Kyrie I saw nothing that showed me Tatum/Brown/Hayward can work together and as of right one of the worst defensive centers of all time is our starting center, here I am with my fingers crossed Tacko Fall proves everyone wrong and gives Brad no choice but to play him, I could be wrong maybe Tatum and Brown make huge leaps and we’re underdogs again that’s where Brad works his best magic but I’m not envisioning it right now

What's the prognosis on Time Lord?

Also is Hayward going to get back to all-star form, or is what we saw last year it for him?

[GreenTeamah]

Can Boston pick up a center in the trade market? That appears to be the biggest question as they have no inside presence right now. The season will play out...nice to be in a position to contend.

I doubt it, at least not one that’s a difference maker and is going to be much better than what we already have, I wanted Capela even if it meant giving up Jaylen Brown but I wanted him with Horford, Horford did the right thing going to Philly where he can play the 4 full time and has Embiid next to him compared to here where Brad will play him at the 5 over 90% of the time with Tatum or Hayward at the 4, I just don’t think protecting the paint and owning the boards is a big enough necessity to Brad he’s more concerned with positionless basketball and his system where if you can’t shoot you’re not playing much, Baynes was hurt a lot and couldn’t handle big minutes but the numbers were astronomically better when he was on the floor with Horford compared to when Brad didn’t play him much, regardless of Kyrie I saw nothing that showed me Tatum/Brown/Hayward can work together and as of right one of the worst defensive centers of all time is our starting center, here I am with my fingers crossed Tacko Fall proves everyone wrong and gives Brad no choice but to play him, I could be wrong maybe Tatum and Brown make huge leaps and we’re underdogs again that’s where Brad works his best magic but I’m not envisioning it right now

What's the prognosis on Time Lord?

Also is Hayward going to get back to all-star form, or is what we saw last year it for him?

The latest on time Lord is what I saw tonight against the Sixers and your young big man outplayed him imo, he showed signs at times but had mental lapses especially in the second half, tried to show off his mid range but nothing but bricks,still not mad he was taking them though maybe it will come around as the summer league goes on

I think Hayward will be back to form but he’ll never be an all star on this team imo, in Utah where he was the number 1 option he was able to put decent stats and make the all star team but he’s never been a true number 1 impose your will type of superstar that’s what we need Tatum to become, but I think you’re in good shape when Hayward is your 3rd/4th option it’s just a matter of can he coexist with Jaylen Brown because last year they couldn’t

[Arsenal]

I doubt it, at least not one that’s a difference maker and is going to be much better than what we already have, I wanted Capela even if it meant giving up Jaylen Brown but I wanted him with Horford, Horford did the right thing going to Philly where he can play the 4 full time and has Embiid next to him compared to here where Brad will play him at the 5 over 90% of the time with Tatum or Hayward at the 4, I just don’t think protecting the paint and owning the boards is a big enough necessity to Brad he’s more concerned with positionless basketball and his system where if you can’t shoot you’re not playing much, Baynes was hurt a lot and couldn’t handle big minutes but the numbers were astronomically better when he was on the floor with Horford compared to when Brad didn’t play him much, regardless of Kyrie I saw nothing that showed me Tatum/Brown/Hayward can work together and as of right one of the worst defensive centers of all time is our starting center, here I am with my fingers crossed Tacko Fall proves everyone wrong and gives Brad no choice but to play him, I could be wrong maybe Tatum and Brown make huge leaps and we’re underdogs again that’s where Brad works his best magic but I’m not envisioning it right now

What's the prognosis on Time Lord?

Also is Hayward going to get back to all-star form, or is what we saw last year it for him?

The latest on time Lord is what I saw tonight against the Sixers and your young big man outplayed him imo, he showed signs at times but had mental lapses especially in the second half, tried to show off his mid range but nothing but bricks,still not mad he was taking them though maybe it will come around as the summer league goes on

I think Hayward will be back to form but he’ll never be an all star on this team imo, in Utah where he was the number 1 option he was able to put decent stats and make the all star team but he’s never been a true number 1 impose your will type of superstar that’s what we need Tatum to become, but I think you’re in good shape when Hayward is your 3rd/4th option it’s just a matter of can he coexist with Jaylen Brown because last year they couldn’t

Seems like a Hayward for Love trade would help to balance the roster, but I'm not sure you guys want to be tied to Love for 4 more years.

[GreenTeamah]

What's the prognosis on Time Lord?

Also is Hayward going to get back to all-star form, or is what we saw last year it for him?

The latest on time Lord is what I saw tonight against the Sixers and your young big man outplayed him imo, he showed signs at times but had mental lapses especially in the second half, tried to show off his mid range but nothing but bricks,still not mad he was taking them though maybe it will come around as the summer league goes on

I think Hayward will be back to form but he’ll never be an all star on this team imo, in Utah where he was the number 1 option he was able to put decent stats and make the all star team but he’s never been a true number 1 impose your will type of superstar that’s what we need Tatum to become, but I think you’re in good shape when Hayward is your 3rd/4th option it’s just a matter of can he coexist with Jaylen Brown because last year they couldn’t

Seems like a Hayward for Love trade would help to balance the roster, but I'm not sure you guys want to be tied to Love for 4 more years.

I don’t think they would trade Hayward but I’m not opposed to that

[Black Mage]

Westbrick is in the same mold as D'Bustello, glorified chuckers that pad their stats. I wouldn't even trade Shayok for one of them.

contraire mon frere


Russell Westbrook might break the NBA season record for assists if he became a Sixer. He averaged 11 assists, 11 rebounds, 22 points last season with a bad OKC team. Westbrook is the breakdown playmaking guard that takes the pressure off of everyone else. At the end of games he is going for the throat instead of hiding in a corner.


Get Russell Westbrook NOW!!!!!


Russell Westbrook makes the Sixers prohibitive favorites for the NBA Title the next 3-4 years.

How do you not know of the hatred between Russ and Embiid? It's been going for 2 straight years. Russ is also AWFUL. I don't care how many assists he got last year, he did NOT make any of his teammates better and his selfishness crushed that team.

If Sixers decide to move Simmons it has to be for a legitimate floor spacer. McCollum or Beal or a player of that type.