76ers 2025-2026 Season: The Rise of Skywalker (Thread 1)

[Iverson Armband]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

[Jailblazers7]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

[Iverson Armband]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

[the_process]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

If McCain is anywhere near as good as we think he might be... why are you settling for Kyshawn George?

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

McCain, if we were to trade him, should only be moved for a star player asking out of a bad situation. As in a team rebuilding. There aren't a lot of players I'd currently trade McCain for. We need rebounding and shot blocking so I would trade him for a young center like Walker Kessler. Scottie Barnes is another player I'd trade him for. He's not untouchable, but it'll take a big name for us to say yes.

[Jailblazers7]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

We just saw OKC/Indy in the Finals with guard heavy rotations. Our guard room is smaller but once VJ has built out his body I think he can match up with a lot of SFs defensively. Either way, I think we have the ability to be patient as we plan for the Embiid/PG contracts to fall off the books. If all these players hit, then we have 3 extremely high trade value options.

[Iverson Armband]

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

If McCain is anywhere near as good as we think he might be... why are you settling for Kyshawn George?

A 6’8, 21 year old wing who can shoot that’s putting up 20, 9, 5 is nothing to sneeze at. Don’t see any other young wings out there that would be available. Don’t want any retreads or any other guards.

[Iverson Armband]

I’d be open to it but need more time to evaluate McCain. He flashed some enormous potential last year so need more than 23 games to decide where I think his career goes.

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

We just saw OKC/Indy in the Finals with guard heavy rotations. Our guard room is smaller but once VJ has built out his body I think he can match up with a lot of SFs defensively. Either way, I think we have the ability to be patient as we plan for the Embiid/PG contracts to fall off the books. If all these players hit, then we have 3 extremely high trade value options.

That’s fair, but there’s a difference between having a heavy guard rotation and having 3 All-Star caliber guards. And a 4th who likes to score too, all 6’4 and under.

Not saying any of this is a bad thing, but just something to talk about as McCain is near coming back. Love this team.

[the_process]

I agree, but that’s the thing. The player you are describing is a hands down starter in this league deserving of 35+ min a night. That’s not happening with Maxey and VJ here.

If McCain is anywhere near as good as we think he might be... why are you settling for Kyshawn George?

A 6’8, 21 year old wing who can shoot that’s putting up 20, 9, 5 is nothing to sneeze at. Don’t see any other young wings out there that would be available. Don’t want any retreads or any other guards.

Small sample size. Not sure those numbers hold up. Kyshawn is a nice player, and he would be helpful... but I'm just aiming higher right now if McCain is going out.

[Iverson Armband]

If McCain is anywhere near as good as we think he might be... why are you settling for Kyshawn George?

A 6’8, 21 year old wing who can shoot that’s putting up 20, 9, 5 is nothing to sneeze at. Don’t see any other young wings out there that would be available. Don’t want any retreads or any other guards.

Small sample size. Not sure those numbers hold up. Kyshawn is a nice player, and he would be helpful... but I'm just aiming higher right now if McCain is going out.

Who, realistically?

[sodmoraes]

Would you guys trade MCain for Kyshawn George if the opportunity presented itself? If he comes back playing like last year, I think the Wiz do that if they land one of Dybansta, Boozer etc.

If he usually plays like the last game against us, i´m all in lol. I really like Mccain( and the ideal scenario is let him play his rookie contract with us so we can evaluate him properly), but i dont know if he will be better than Maxey, and VJ is already locked as our SG from the future, so i would do the trade and try to lock grimes in a long term contract to be our 6th man. Maybe it´s bad luck and a low sample, but Jared seems to be a little injury prone too.

[the_process]

A 6’8, 21 year old wing who can shoot that’s putting up 20, 9, 5 is nothing to sneeze at. Don’t see any other young wings out there that would be available. Don’t want any retreads or any other guards.

Small sample size. Not sure those numbers hold up. Kyshawn is a nice player, and he would be helpful... but I'm just aiming higher right now if McCain is going out.

Who, realistically?

If I were Morey, I wouldn't really want to trade McCain right now for anyone realistic. I'd be like "amaze me or don't waste my time".

Frankly, it helps to have all 4 guards to keep Nurse from trying to kill Maxey. And VJ and Oubre, for that matter.

[zaz102]

I wouldn't be looking to make any trades until I see this team at full strength. There's a god chance they don't need scoring from the 4 considering they have almost two full units with firepower.

Embiid / Bona
Barlow / Watford
George / Oubre
Edgecombe / Grimes
Maxey / McCain

The units above have plenty of ball handlers, shooting, and rebounding should be fine.

The things I would be monitoring are:
* How good is this team? Are they for real or are did they just squeak by a tanking Boston, a struggling Orlando, and a couple bad teams? Might makes sense to hold on to the assets for another year? If the team isn't great, but Embiid or PG are very good, that might be only scenario that makes sense to trade at least one of them since you can get something positive back. Otherwise, I don't see the point.
* Can Embiid figure out the defense? If not, should they find a guy that can rebound better than Bona, rim protect better than Embiid, and can score better than Drummond.
* Can Barlow and/or Watford do enough to be the 5th guy? If not, then you would have to consider upgrading.
* Is Grimes or Oubre going to be here next year? If not, which one is less likely/important and can be used in a trade?

[Negrodamus]

We need McCain to dominate the 3rd quarter. Even if we're not playing great defense, if we can keep pace scoring with the other team, then we've solved our biggest issue.

[the_process]

If the team isn't great, but Embiid or PG are very good, that might be only scenario that makes sense to trade at least one of them since you can get something positive back. Otherwise, I don't see the point.

Embiid and George are ancillary to the success of the team at this point.

Their salaries, however, are like cement boots.

If you can move either one of them for positive value, you do it.

[zaz102]

If the team isn't great, but Embiid or PG are very good, that might be only scenario that makes sense to trade at least one of them since you can get something positive back. Otherwise, I don't see the point.

Embiid and George are ancillary to the success of the team at this point.

Their salaries, however, are like cement boots.

If you can move either one of them for positive value, you do it.

The dilemma is if they can get moved for positive value then that means they're playing well (which also negates your comment of being ancillary to the success of this team). What's a trade that you think is realistic trade for both teams where Embiid or PG are playing well and the team is playing great?

My expectation would either be:

1) A worse player plus draft picks which doesn't seem like a great idea if they team is playing great.

2) Adding picks for a player that is asking out that is healthier/younger or for a player that is maybe redundant on a team that needs a shakeup. I would get behind this, but can't think of anyone that fits this criteria right now. And even then you have to hope the other team isn't looking for young players and/or draft picks instead.

[M2J]

I wouldn't be looking to make any trades until I see this team at full strength. There's a god chance they don't need scoring from the 4 considering they have almost two full units with firepower.

Embiid / Bona
Barlow / Watford
George / Oubre
Edgecombe / Grimes
Maxey / McCain

The units above have plenty of ball handlers, shooting, and rebounding should be fine.

The things I would be monitoring are:
* How good is this team? Are they for real or are did they just squeak by a tanking Boston, a struggling Orlando, and a couple bad teams? Might makes sense to hold on to the assets for another year? If the team isn't great, but Embiid or PG are very good, that might be only scenario that makes sense to trade at least one of them since you can get something positive back. Otherwise, I don't see the point.
* Can Embiid figure out the defense? If not, should they find a guy that can rebound better than Bona, rim protect better than Embiid, and can score better than Drummond.
* Can Barlow and/or Watford do enough to be the 5th guy? If not, then you would have to consider upgrading.
* Is Grimes or Oubre going to be here next year? If not, which one is less likely/important and can be used in a trade?

Man, Glen Doc Rivers would have a field day with some all bench lineups with this roster.

[Negrodamus]

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Hes has some curry-like shooting abilities that are impressive. His shot is just so pure.

[Ferry Avenue]

If I were Morey, I wouldn't really want to trade McCain right now for anyone realistic. I'd be like "amaze me or don't waste my time".

Frankly, it helps to have all 4 guards to keep Nurse from trying to kill Maxey. And VJ and Oubre, for that matter.

I wouldn't trade McCain. I don't think you trade someone who looks like he has the potential to be a Jalen Brunson clone, while he's on his rookie contract, before you even know what his ceiling is in the league. Jalen Brunson types are the spearheads of teams that win championships in today's game.