Draft Day Shenanigans (IV)

[FireMorey]

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Any multi team deal possible where the Sixers could trade PG and get Bridges back without giving up a bunch of picks and not giving up #3?

[FlyingArrow]

If you trade down I would like to see this trade.
Sixers trade #3 pick, Paul George to New Orleans for the #7 pick, Zion, Herb Jones then select one of Kon, Tre.
This gets you off George contract. Zion isn’t guaranteed contract. Can play PF. And then still get help at SF or SG.

Zion's injury history fits well with our culture.

[KramerDSP]

Reading the tea leaves from all of the latest chatter, I am convinced that Morey will draft Bailey at #3 and hold him hostage for the winner of the bidding war between New Orleans and Brooklyn.

The smokescreen from the Nets right now is that they are not “deterred by the idea of adding five first-rounders, a scenario that is certainly in play right now” because there is a “wide open space” in Brooklyn for “young players to come in and compete for immediate playing time with a coaching staff led by Jordy Fernandez that is friendly to the idea of developing young talent.”

Meanwhile, there’s definite smoke coming out of New Orleans’ desperation to trade up to get Ace Bailey.

Then we have a “leak” that Daryl Morey’s asking price is too high. If I had to guess, his price for New Orleans is 7+23 + Herb Jones + NOLA 2026 1st unprotected and his price for Brooklyn is 8 + 19 + 22 + PHI 2028 1st.

[Stanford]

Skibbidy Riz Gyatt

I thought these were Gen Alpha terms.

[Black Mage]

Prediction: Sixers either trade up or out. Pels it's will need to be Murphy and 7. Nets will need to be 8, 19, 22 and our 1st back.

Coward at 8.

If we stick I think it's Tre. Morey has rarely been open about who he wants and there has just been too much VJ stuff. Might eat it on this part.

[Slacktard]

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Any multi team deal possible where the Sixers could trade PG and get Bridges back without giving up a bunch of picks and not giving up #3?

Knicks gave up 5 future 1sts and a 2028 swap so I doubt one year later they're trading Bridges unless they're getting a lot of return back.

[mjkvol]

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Any multi team deal possible where the Sixers could trade PG and get Bridges back without giving up a bunch of picks and not giving up #3?

Can't imagine the Knicks would move Bridges without getting back some of the picks they spent to get him. And why would another team want to involve the Sixers in a trade like that? Preferring George to Bridges? I suppose anything's possible with GM's like Nico Harrison around.

[Iverson Armband]

Going into the draft I see Sixers needing more role player then actual stars. Maxey, McCain, I think can handle being the stars. They can get off there own shot and can create by penetrating the defense. I think you need athletic players that can spot up and slash the lanes.

I am really torn on who I would the Sixers to draft. I keep leaning towards Ace but his interviews and how to handled the process scares me. He seems to care more about being a star over winning. If he would put the team first I think it would be a no brainer as I think he would great slasher and spot up shooting. When the shot clock is ticking down and get a decent shot off.

VJ I would really like on this team if he was 2” taller and could play the SF position. With his athletic ability he might get away with it with his motor. Has the right attitude.

I think Tre would be good if we didn’t have McCain. TRE can shoot but need better defense and he can improve but won’t be elite and doesn’t appear to be a slasher

Kon concerns me with being picked on in the playoffs and I think athletically he will struggle some. Good spot up shooter and is crafty but that is what McCain is.

I think Sixers should take Ace. Need to explain that he can develop into star but needs to worry about helping team. His size weak side D is needed on this team.


If you trade down I would like to see this trade.
Sixers trade #3 pick, Paul George to New Orleans for the #7 pick, Zion, Herb Jones then select one of Kon, Tre.
This gets you off George contract. Zion isn’t guaranteed contract. Can play PF. And then still get help at SF or SG.

Drafting for fit is how you get in to trouble. Especially in the top 3.

[eyeatoma]

Skibbidy Riz Gyatt

I thought these were Gen Alpha terms.

You're right Gen alpha. It's all been downhill since us millennials.

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[easye4391]

Going into the draft I see Sixers needing more role player then actual stars. Maxey, McCain, I think can handle being the stars. They can get off there own shot and can create by penetrating the defense. I think you need athletic players that can spot up and slash the lanes.

I am really torn on who I would the Sixers to draft. I keep leaning towards Ace but his interviews and how to handled the process scares me. He seems to care more about being a star over winning. If he would put the team first I think it would be a no brainer as I think he would great slasher and spot up shooting. When the shot clock is ticking down and get a decent shot off.

VJ I would really like on this team if he was 2” taller and could play the SF position. With his athletic ability he might get away with it with his motor. Has the right attitude.

I think Tre would be good if we didn’t have McCain. TRE can shoot but need better defense and he can improve but won’t be elite and doesn’t appear to be a slasher

Kon concerns me with being picked on in the playoffs and I think athletically he will struggle some. Good spot up shooter and is crafty but that is what McCain is.

I think Sixers should take Ace. Need to explain that he can develop into star but needs to worry about helping team. His size weak side D is needed on this team.


If you trade down I would like to see this trade.
Sixers trade #3 pick, Paul George to New Orleans for the #7 pick, Zion, Herb Jones then select one of Kon, Tre.
This gets you off George contract. Zion isn’t guaranteed contract. Can play PF. And then still get help at SF or SG.

Drafting for fit is how you get in to trouble. Especially in the top 3.

It’s not taking a player that is lower. ACE and VJ are considered the 3rd best player in the draft my many publications. If I said take Maluach at 3 because of fit then I would agree with statement.

[Stanford]

Skibbidy Riz Gyatt

I thought these were Gen Alpha terms.

You're right Gen alpha. It's all been downhill since us millennials.

Sent from my SM-S938B using Tapatalk

[Iverson Armband]

Going into the draft I see Sixers needing more role player then actual stars. Maxey, McCain, I think can handle being the stars. They can get off there own shot and can create by penetrating the defense. I think you need athletic players that can spot up and slash the lanes.

I am really torn on who I would the Sixers to draft. I keep leaning towards Ace but his interviews and how to handled the process scares me. He seems to care more about being a star over winning. If he would put the team first I think it would be a no brainer as I think he would great slasher and spot up shooting. When the shot clock is ticking down and get a decent shot off.

VJ I would really like on this team if he was 2” taller and could play the SF position. With his athletic ability he might get away with it with his motor. Has the right attitude.

I think Tre would be good if we didn’t have McCain. TRE can shoot but need better defense and he can improve but won’t be elite and doesn’t appear to be a slasher

Kon concerns me with being picked on in the playoffs and I think athletically he will struggle some. Good spot up shooter and is crafty but that is what McCain is.

I think Sixers should take Ace. Need to explain that he can develop into star but needs to worry about helping team. His size weak side D is needed on this team.


If you trade down I would like to see this trade.
Sixers trade #3 pick, Paul George to New Orleans for the #7 pick, Zion, Herb Jones then select one of Kon, Tre.
This gets you off George contract. Zion isn’t guaranteed contract. Can play PF. And then still get help at SF or SG.

Drafting for fit is how you get in to trouble. Especially in the top 3.

It’s not taking a player that is lower. ACE and VJ are considered the 3rd best player in the draft my many publications. If I said take Maluach at 3 because of fit then I would agree with statement.

You specifically said you’d like Tre if we didn’t have McCain. You also said you’d like VJ if he were 2 inches taller and could play SF. I don’t know, maybe we have different definitions on the word “fit”.

More publications have Ace Bailey as the 5th or 6th talent than 3rd at this point.

[Phillybul]

Coach Cal said VJ is the best guard in class and recruited him. Tried to land him but it wasn’t meant to be. He’s better than people realize. Also said
out of the non top 5 players J.Fears will be an all star in the right situation. He was on radio 99.5.


Coach Cal has a long history of productive NBA guards.

[M2J]

So if Morey has such a high price tag, sounds like he likes Ace as a possibility. He clearly doesn't love VJ at 3. Tried to trade up and down feverishly after meeting. Honestly if you can get #7 and any future first round pick from pelicans.... That's solid value. But, seems like the VJ discussion for both Philly and Charlotte was a smoke screen.

We'll see

[the_process]

Coach Cal said VJ is the best guard in class and recruited him. Tried to land him but it wasn’t meant to be. He’s better than people realize. Also said
out of the non top 5 players J.Fears will be an all star in the right situation. He was on radio 99.5.


Coach Cal has a long history of productive NBA guards.

I agree if Fears is in the right spot he could be an All-Star.

That spot is not Philadelphia, however.

[Arsenal]

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Any multi team deal possible where the Sixers could trade PG and get Bridges back without giving up a bunch of picks and not giving up #3?

Absolutely not. We want no part of Bridges' next contract.

[the_process]

Rumors out there of the Ainge's trying to get their former guy Jaylen Brown out to Utah with them. Stevens jumps to 5th and swipes KJ.

Counter move: send 3 to CHA for 4 and a future protected 1st and take KJ at 4.

[ProcessDoctor]

Coach Cal said VJ is the best guard in class and recruited him. Tried to land him but it wasn’t meant to be. He’s better than people realize. Also said
out of the non top 5 players J.Fears will be an all star in the right situation. He was on radio 99.5.


Coach Cal has a long history of productive NBA guards.

I agree if Fears is in the right spot he could be an All-Star.

That spot is not Philadelphia, however.

When Boston trades Jaylen for #5, they'll pick him.

[M2J]

It seems that Utah truly lines Fears. So does DC and Pels

[zaz102]

[Fischer] I believe Philly will ultimately stand pat at No. 3 … barring a significant improvement in the offers from teams below them. VJ Edgecombe, once you get past all of that Philly backstory, remains the likely top contender to go to the Sixers at No. 3 and has been for some time now.

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