2025 Fantasy Trade Thread

[the_process]

Fair fair. Thought it would be an interesting thought experiment.

Feels like the best route to go is build with Maxey. Hopefully we get lucky with our pick then try to trade PG and maybe even Joel if the price is right.

To me, everyone should be available for the right price. Everyone. If we can build an OKC type of asset base by moving everyone of value on the roster I'm honestly ready to start from scratch.

But we had better damn well have the right people in place to build this thing again.

Not opposed to this approach either. This would probably be done by a new GM and coach.

Yep. Morey won't tear it down. He will keep trying to piece it together.

[the_process]

Thinking ahead a little... if Embiid were to miss all of next season for whatever reason, it occurs to me that it's likely PG requests a trade.

So his agent gets involved and finds a place or two that has expirings/2 year deals to match and that PG wants to go.

We're looking at Miami (Rozier/Wiggins), LAL (some combo of Vincent/Hachimura/Vanderbilt/Kleber), maybe SAC (DDR/Lyles/filler).

Don't think the Clips want him back, Dubs are out, Suns would have to be part of a larger deal... only other place is maybe BKN into cap space? But the Nets probably want to get paid for that, and that's a no go.

Lakers are probably the most likely. George would be the ultimate bus rider with LeBron and Luka

[Arsenal]

Thinking ahead a little... if Embiid were to miss all of next season for whatever reason, it occurs to me that it's likely PG requests a trade.

So his agent gets involved and finds a place or two that has expirings/2 year deals to match and that PG wants to go.

We're looking at Miami (Rozier/Wiggins), LAL (some combo of Vincent/Hachimura/Vanderbilt/Kleber), maybe SAC (DDR/Lyles/filler).

Don't think the Clips want him back, Suns and Dubs are out, only other place is maybe BKN into cap space? But the Nets probably want to get paid for that, and that's a no go.

Lakers are probably the most likely. George would be the ultimate bus rider with LeBron and Luka

PG has no standing to request a trade. If a good deal comes up great, otherwise no thanks. First he needs to rehab his value with an extended, injury free stint of strong play. Not interested in selling low and taking back trash.

[the_process]

Thinking ahead a little... if Embiid were to miss all of next season for whatever reason, it occurs to me that it's likely PG requests a trade.

So his agent gets involved and finds a place or two that has expirings/2 year deals to match and that PG wants to go.

We're looking at Miami (Rozier/Wiggins), LAL (some combo of Vincent/Hachimura/Vanderbilt/Kleber), maybe SAC (DDR/Lyles/filler).

Don't think the Clips want him back, Suns and Dubs are out, only other place is maybe BKN into cap space? But the Nets probably want to get paid for that, and that's a no go.

Lakers are probably the most likely. George would be the ultimate bus rider with LeBron and Luka

PG has no standing to request a trade. If a good deal comes up great, otherwise no thanks. First he needs to rehab his value with an extended, injury free stint of strong play. Not interested in selling low and taking back trash.

PG does, this is a player"s league and he is a name player. Doesn't matter he's older and DGAF. But maybe he cares so little that whatever Jo does is inconsequential to him. He just shows up sporadically, plays sporadically, steals tons of money. Tobias with better defense who plays a lot less. I'd probably rather have Rozier and Wiggins, honestly. But maybe that's just me.

The expectation remains the Sixers will run this crap back next year. However, now that Jo is shut down and he is sitting at home moping about it, chances are far increased he goes and elects for some procedure with a very risky ROI and a lengthy recovery process.

[ProcessDoctor]

Lauri is another guy we could target, but honestly, I'm not sure if I like him enough now to add much to PG. Adding our pick (non-top 3) to George feels like a lot. Adding McCain + future 1st does too.

I was all for getting him at $18 mil last summer so we could still use cap space to sign other rotational pieces, but without that added flexibility, it's a much tougher sell.

[the_process]

I could see the Sixers moving PG to PHX as part of the larger Durant trade.

[the_process]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

[ProcessDoctor]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

[Arsenal]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

For me, I'm taking offers on any pick below #2. Flagg and Harper are the only surefire stars in this draft.

[sixers hoops]

Thinking ahead a little... if Embiid were to miss all of next season for whatever reason, it occurs to me that it's likely PG requests a trade.

So his agent gets involved and finds a place or two that has expirings/2 year deals to match and that PG wants to go.

We're looking at Miami (Rozier/Wiggins), LAL (some combo of Vincent/Hachimura/Vanderbilt/Kleber), maybe SAC (DDR/Lyles/filler).

Don't think the Clips want him back, Suns and Dubs are out, only other place is maybe BKN into cap space? But the Nets probably want to get paid for that, and that's a no go.

Lakers are probably the most likely. George would be the ultimate bus rider with LeBron and Luka

PG has no standing to request a trade. If a good deal comes up great, otherwise no thanks. First he needs to rehab his value with an extended, injury free stint of strong play. Not interested in selling low and taking back trash.

Agreed. However, if he could get LeBron or somebody to push to trade for him, that would be a help. As long as we can dump the contract, I’m happy.

Maybe Dallas in a win-now defensive move for them? Not sure if they have expirings.

[the_process]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

Keep 1 or 2; trade 3, 4, or 6.

[ProcessDoctor]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

Keep 1 or 2; trade 3, 4, or 6.

3 is tough for me, but I would probably lean trade as well. Bailey is one of those dudes that pops on film, but then you look at his metrics and wonder wtf he's doing. Very boom or bust type prospect.

[mjkvol]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

For me, I'm taking offers on any pick below #2. Flagg and Harper are the only surefire stars in this draft.

Agree, and I'm not accepting anything other than more picks in return, be they from this draft or future unprotected 1st's.

[Iverson Armband]

I’m not trading #3. I think Tre Johnson is a star.

[Skybox]

I like the idea of trading back with BKN, pending lottery results.

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

For me, I'm taking offers on any pick below #2. Flagg and Harper are the only surefire stars in this draft.

I feel the same way about this class...plenty of talent, but it "flattens" after Harper, imo. However, Maluach from Duke, looks like a perfect brute of a C for ORL. He can't do a lot, but he's potentially could be elite at the few things ORL needs. He'll probably be gone before ORL's likely pick, just based on value more than need. Most of the teams in the 3-9 range (where he likely lands) already have promising young Centers (like Clingan, Missi, Kessler, Williams, Claxton, Wemby, Ware...) and could consider a move back that gets them extra draft equity. Here's a little more...

PHI sends: Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre, 25 pick swap (presently #6 for #15- but both likely lottery, so who knows))
ORL sends: Wendell Carter, Anthony Black, ORL 25, DEN 25, ORL 26(Top 5 protected)

ORL gets their perfect-fit (Poor Man's Maxey?) Lead Guard and Center (Maluach) on rookie-scale deals. PHI doesn’t see serious difference makers for them at #6, so they pile up draft equity for further flexibility going forward. Black next to Maxey is a really good-looking long-term fit too, but McCain’s tremendous rookie campaign makes the price heavy beyond swapping the guards. WCJ provides muscle & versatility next to Embiid, as well as when the big guy misses time. Oubre is expiring salary match.

If McCain's fit isn't a concern for PHI fans and he's just off the table. Period...we could just do ORL 25 + Anthony Black for PHI 25 frp

[the_process]

What’s your cutoff for trading the pick?

For me, I'm taking offers on any pick below #2. Flagg and Harper are the only surefire stars in this draft.

I feel the same way about this class...plenty of talent, but it "flattens" after Harper, imo. However, Maluach from Duke, looks like a perfect brute of a C for ORL. He can't do a lot, but he's potentially could be elite at the few things ORL needs. He'll probably be gone before ORL's likely pick, just based on value more than need. Most of the teams in the 3-9 range (where he likely lands) already have promising young Centers (like Clingan, Missi, Kessler, Williams, Claxton, Wemby, Ware...) and could consider a move back that gets them extra draft equity. Here's a little more...

PHI sends: Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre, 25 pick swap (presently #6 for #15- but both likely lottery, so who knows))
ORL sends: Wendell Carter, Anthony Black, ORL 25, DEN 25, ORL 26(Top 5 protected)

ORL gets their perfect-fit (Poor Man's Maxey?) Lead Guard and Center (Maluach) on rookie-scale deals. PHI doesn’t see serious difference makers for them at #6, so they pile up draft equity for further flexibility going forward. Black next to Maxey is a really good-looking long-term fit too, but McCain’s tremendous rookie campaign makes the price heavy beyond swapping the guards. WCJ provides muscle & versatility next to Embiid, as well as when the big guy misses time. Oubre is expiring salary match.

If McCain's fit isn't a concern for PHI fans and he's just off the table. Period...we could just do ORL 25 + Anthony Black for PHI 25 frp

Let's see where the picks fall. Could definitely see a trade with you guys occurring.

[Skybox]

For me, I'm taking offers on any pick below #2. Flagg and Harper are the only surefire stars in this draft.

I feel the same way about this class...plenty of talent, but it "flattens" after Harper, imo. However, Maluach from Duke, looks like a perfect brute of a C for ORL. He can't do a lot, but he's potentially could be elite at the few things ORL needs. He'll probably be gone before ORL's likely pick, just based on value more than need. Most of the teams in the 3-9 range (where he likely lands) already have promising young Centers (like Clingan, Missi, Kessler, Williams, Claxton, Wemby, Ware...) and could consider a move back that gets them extra draft equity. Here's a little more...

PHI sends: Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre, 25 pick swap (presently #6 for #15- but both likely lottery, so who knows))
ORL sends: Wendell Carter, Anthony Black, ORL 25, DEN 25, ORL 26(Top 5 protected)

ORL gets their perfect-fit (Poor Man's Maxey?) Lead Guard and Center (Maluach) on rookie-scale deals. PHI doesn’t see serious difference makers for them at #6, so they pile up draft equity for further flexibility going forward. Black next to Maxey is a really good-looking long-term fit too, but McCain’s tremendous rookie campaign makes the price heavy beyond swapping the guards. WCJ provides muscle & versatility next to Embiid, as well as when the big guy misses time. Oubre is expiring salary match.

If McCain's fit isn't a concern for PHI fans and he's just off the table. Period...we could just do ORL 25 + Anthony Black for PHI 25 frp

Let's see where the picks fall. Could definitely see a trade with you guys occurring.

Wouldn't make a difference to me if it involved moving up one slot or ten...as long as we got our C.

[Kobblehead]

I think Jonathan Kuminga is going to EXPLODE when he gets to his next team.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

I think Jonathan Kuminga is going to EXPLODE when he gets to his next team.

Been saying the same thing myself. IF he gets traded, it has the potential to be similar to what we saw when Harden went to Houston. I'm not saying he'll be as great as Harden was, but he'll be an athletic 6'8 scoring machine wherever he ends up. Kuminga has the potential to be in the upper echelon of scorers in the game. He's slept on big time.

[ProcessDoctor]

1. Capture the Flagg
2. Trade George for Isaac + KCP

Maxey/McCain/Butler
KCP/Grimes/Walker
Flagg/Oubre/Edwards
Isaac/Yabusele/Council
Embiid/Drummond/Bona