76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis

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76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Fri Feb 8, 2019 9:50 pm

The Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans reportedly had discussions on a trade centered on Ben Simmons for Anthony Davis.


Both Davis and Simmons are represented by Rich Paul.


"That's why I was so intrigued by the Ben Simmons for Davis (scenario)," said Bill Simmons. "By the way, I heard there were conversations on both sides with that."


Simmons will be eligible for a contract extension this offseason and his fit with the 76ers is not quite settled.

Via Bill Simmons/The Ringer

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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#2 » by IAMZOOTED2 » Fri Feb 8, 2019 10:41 pm

This is an outright lie on Boston Celtics homer extraordinaire, Bill Simmons' part. Bill is trying to throw a spanner in the works to cause Philly to sputter, while greasing the machine that could bring AD to Boston. Total fabrication on his part. Tho AD would nice next to Embiid!
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#3 » by AK47MVP » Fri Feb 8, 2019 10:41 pm

obviously there must have been more involved. No way Pels would have taken Simmons for Davis straight up.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#4 » by Phreak50 » Fri Feb 8, 2019 10:49 pm

Agreed, a lie 100%.

Bill Simmons knows nothing and has no sources.

Just bs trying to take the attention away from Davis’ screw up going public.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#5 » by the13thjoker » Fri Feb 8, 2019 11:17 pm

"his fit with the Sixers is not quite settled"
Okay Bill :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#6 » by nitocobola » Fri Feb 8, 2019 11:56 pm

AK47MVP wrote:obviously there must have been more involved. No way Pels would have taken Simmons for Davis straight up.

:crazy:
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Post#7 » by nitocobola » Fri Feb 8, 2019 11:56 pm

Bill simmons is a clown, nothing to see there.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#8 » by toshiro_mifune » Sat Feb 9, 2019 1:49 am

6ers: Hi Del, we’re interested in AD, what’s your price?
Pels: I guess you’re not giving up Joel, so how about we start with Ben Simmons
6ers: Thanks for the conversation, but no.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#9 » by the_process » Sat Feb 9, 2019 2:41 am

Bill Simmons is clearly making that up to try and help Boston and hurt Philly. That dude has been straight trash for at least the past 5 years.
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Post#10 » by Simmons25 » Sat Feb 9, 2019 3:47 am

I'll take "Things that never happened but were made up by a butt-hurt Celtics fan" for 500 thanks Brian!
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#11 » by AK47MVP » Sat Feb 9, 2019 4:56 am

toshiro_mifune wrote:6ers: Hi Del, we were interested in AD, would you take Ben Simmons for him?
Pels: Thanks for the conversation, but no.


Fixed it for you.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#12 » by AK47MVP » Sat Feb 9, 2019 4:56 am

nitocobola wrote:
AK47MVP wrote:obviously there must have been more involved. No way Pels would have taken Simmons for Davis straight up.

:crazy:


Your point?
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Post#13 » by Johnny Bball » Sat Feb 9, 2019 5:14 am

Lmao. Pelicans just making it a scortched earth for every Rich Paul client.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#14 » by TheCage4 » Sat Feb 9, 2019 5:24 am

I’m not saying this “report” isn’t true, however, at this point it is irrelevant and unnecessary.

The league really has to take a hard look at the media and agents. These individuals are dictating the social climate of the league. They publish these unfounded claims and wait for a reaction in order to have something to further report on.

Yes, Anthony Davis was fined $50k for his and his agents public trade demand, but how is the league going to address these reporters and their “sources.”
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#15 » by toshiro_mifune » Sat Feb 9, 2019 5:30 am

AK47MVP wrote:
nitocobola wrote:
AK47MVP wrote:obviously there must have been more involved. No way Pels would have taken Simmons for Davis straight up.

:crazy:


Your point?

simmons was never going to be part of a package for AD. AD is obviously better right now, but 6ers aren’t giving up another 5 years of simmons for one year of AD.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#16 » by Vegeta10176 » Sat Feb 9, 2019 9:02 am

AK47MVP wrote:obviously there must have been more involved. No way Pels would have taken Simmons for Davis straight up.


Yeah the pels would have to give up there FRP and take on some salary filler... because Simmons under salary control and already allstar is way overs for what they are going to get from anyone else.. All your giving up is AD who is going out the door anyway.. If you prefer Tatum and some worthless draft picks well that's dumb...
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#17 » by phillynative » Sat Feb 9, 2019 2:28 pm

toshiro_mifune wrote:
AK47MVP wrote:
nitocobola wrote: :crazy:


Your point?

simmons was never going to be part of a package for AD. AD is obviously better right now, but 6ers aren’t giving up another 5 years of simmons for one year of AD.


This . Plus we have a guy named Embiid so would be rebundant.
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Re: 76ers, Pelicans Had Conversation On Ben Simmons For Anthony Davis 

Post#18 » by AK47MVP » Sat Feb 9, 2019 4:04 pm

toshiro_mifune wrote:AD is obviously better right now,


Are you saying Simmons will learn how to shoot and eventually will be as good as AD?

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