2025 Offseason Free Agency Thread

[Jailblazers7]

CP3 back with the Clippers. Lillard back with the Blazers...

Ben Simmons back with the Sixers?

Fultz is a free agent too. We could get the old band back together for one last tour.

[sodmoraes]

I dont think i would want fultz even for the min. Rather put Mccain as the backup pg.

[Embiid P]

Our old friend Shake Milton got waived by the Lakers. If we didn't have a glutton of guards, I would have taken him over Gordon and Lowry at this point in their careers.

[Skates]

Simmons connected to the Celtics in some rumors, another sign that the C’s intend to tank and tank hawd.

[Arsenal]

9th best front office! Give props you haters!!!

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[FireMorey]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45807536/2025-nba-draft-executives-debate-espn-poll-rookies-year-best-picks-summer-league

More executives votes for Edgecombe to be the second best pick of the draft than Harper.

Which rookie -- other than Flagg -- will prove to be the draft's best pick?

1. VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers, No. 3): 10 votes
2. Dylan Harper (Spurs, No. 2): 6 votes

Also receiving votes: Carter Bryant (Spurs), Yang Hansen (Portland Trail Blazers), Tre Johnson (Wizards), Nique Clifford (Sacramento Kings)/Asa Newell (Atlanta Hawks)

With Flagg the overwhelming headliner of the 2025 draft class, we geared this question toward the rest of the group. "Best pick" was left open for interpretation intentionally: The goal was simply to find out which selection(s) rival teams liked most.

The big winner here was Edgecombe, who came off the board third to the 76ers and underscored his talent earlier this month with an outstanding 28-point performance in his lone game at the Utah summer league. The Baylor product is turning into a dynamic downhill slasher in the backcourt, and many execs and scouts believe he has significant untapped upside operating with the ball in his hands after playing mostly away from it in college.

While there were some reasonable questions about fit in Philadelphia, where the 76ers also have Tyrese Maxey and 2024 draft pick Jared McCain at guard, Edgecombe's potential to be a standout on both sides of the ball ultimately overrode those concerns. There's plenty of optimism around the league surrounding his future.

"VJ might be Philly's second-best player by the end of the season, factoring in [Joel] Embiid's uncertain health," an Eastern Conference GM said. "He's that good and will thrive playing in Nick Nurse's system. "

San Antonio's Harper, the No. 2 pick out of Rutgers, garnered six votes, with some viewing the Spurs as a strong landing spot despite a crowded backcourt situation, with Harper joining 2024-25 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle and recently acquired De'Aaron Fox in the mix. Harper's pick-and-roll prowess and crafty, powerful style of play made him the choice for the Spurs, who have been optimizing for additional playmaking around Victor Wembanyama moving forward. Even if he winds up coming off the bench as a rookie, Harper projects as a foundational long-term player.

"[Harper] has some [Manu] Ginobili to his offensive game," one Western Conference scout said. "If the 3-point shot ever becomes a true weapon [for him], he makes Fox expendable and gives San Antonio a nice trade asset."

[sodmoraes]

Yeah, i´m with 76ciology on this one. Not that high on Harper. He´s a big pg who, although seems like a great driver, doesnt have elite first step and has an iffy jumper. I was all team Bailey, but between VJ and Harper, i think VJ potential is way bigger. Harper jumper needs to improve a lot from deep, it seems. Edge is a great athlete.

[zaz102]

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As long as it's not the QO, we're good. Clearly a trade chip after next season, pending VJ's development.

[76ciology]

Yeah, i´m with 76ciology on this one. Not that high on Harper. He´s a big pg who, although seems like a great driver, doesnt have elite first step and has an iffy jumper. I was all team Bailey, but between VJ and Harper, i think VJ potential is way bigger. Harper jumper needs to improve a lot from deep, it seems. Edge is a great athlete.

Yeah, I’m not sure if Harper is really dealing with an injury like they’re saying, but based on how he played the entire game (not 2 minute highlights), there’s reason to be concerned. He struggled to blow by defenders in the halfcourt, especially when forced to his weak hand, and his shooting still looks questionable.

Right now, he’s only functional because of his size, skillset, and above average speed and athleticism. That’s carrying him for now. Of course, it’s just a 2 game sample, and he might not be 100%, but if I’m going off what I saw in Summer League, those concerns stood out.

[76ciology]

Quentin Grimes. If he signs a 1 year deal or a 1+1 deal, does he become UFA next season?

[Stanford]

Super risky for Grimes to go with a 1+1 considering the depth at guard this team has.

Risky for the Sixers as well. I don't buy that he would have a ton of trade value on essentially an expiring contract. Especially since he's going to lose minutes to Maxey, McCain and VJ.

3/60 is really the best option for both parties.

[Iverson Armband]

Yeah, i´m with 76ciology on this one. Not that high on Harper. He´s a big pg who, although seems like a great driver, doesnt have elite first step and has an iffy jumper. I was all team Bailey, but between VJ and Harper, i think VJ potential is way bigger. Harper jumper needs to improve a lot from deep, it seems. Edge is a great athlete.

Yeah, I’m not sure if Harper is really dealing with an injury like they’re saying, but based on how he played the entire game (not 2 minute highlights), there’s reason to be concerned. He struggled to blow by defenders in the halfcourt, especially when forced to his weak hand, and his shooting still looks questionable.

Right now, he’s only functional because of his size, skillset, and above average speed and athleticism. That’s carrying him for now. Of course, it’s just a 2 game sample, and he might not be 100%, but if I’m going off what I saw in Summer League, those concerns stood out.

Can you explain to me how that’s any different from VJ, who everyone seems to be so high on? Other than the fact Harper isn’t a Sixer.

[zaz102]

https://www.nba.com/sixers/news/76ers-waive-ricky-council-iv

[ProcessDoctor]

Got to 14 standard contracts (assuming Grimes is re-signed). Will have the TMLE for buyout season.

Curious if they make any trades for another forward given PG's surgery.

[Jailblazers7]

It’s gonna be a complicated locker room to manage but luckily we have McCain & Maxey to keep the vibes high. VJ is clearly an intense competitor and trash talker & he’s gonna be fighting Grimes for minutes. If Grimes signs the 1+1, then there’s definitely gonna be some tension between those two. Plus, we’ve got whatever attitude Embiid brings on a given day & his grudge against Gordon.

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[Jailblazers7]

Ricky got plenty of opportunity last year but that shot is busted.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Council had his shot. Hopefully he catches on somewhere else. I really wanted him to become something, but like other said. The shot is busted. Bol Bol is the guy I'd like to see us sign.