Who will likely replace Danny Green in the starting lineup?

[Madd Squabbles]

I'm wondering who the board believes and would realistically like to replace Danny Green in the starting lineup.

I personally would like to see Paul Reed as the power forward and Tobias Harris moved to small forward. I know the move to small forward didn't work out before for Harris but I think that now that he is no longer counted on as being the #2 scorer and since he has embraced his catch and shoot role I think he could be solid there.

I am a big fan of Paul Reed and would love to see him get a chance to really contribute. At some point we have to give the young players a chance to help the team. I'm also hoping that one more off-season of BBall practicing his corner threes should give him the confidence to hit them in the regular season.

I think Reed would help us with defense, and rebounding and he can set strong picks.

[Arsenal]

I'm wondering who the board believes and would realistically like to replace Danny Green in the starting lineup.

I personally would like to see Paul Reed as the power forward and Tobias Harris moved to small forward. I know the move to small forward didn't work out before for Harris but I think that now that he is no longer counted on as being the #2 scorer and since he has embraced his catch and shoot role I think he could be solid there.

I am a big fan of Paul Reed and would love to see him get a chance to really contribute. At some point we have to give the young players a chance to help the team. I'm also hoping that one more off-season of BBall practicing his corner threes should give him the confidence to hit them in the regular season.

I think Reed would help us with defense, and rebounding and he can set strong picks.

Agree. Either Paul Reed, or sign a similar FA like Chris Boucher who can be a secondary rim protector and can switch all over the floor. Ideally we sign Boucher then let him and Reed fight it out for the starting spot. The other guy becomes the backup.

Tobias will be fine at SF. He showed in the playoffs he can hold his own as a wing defender. Just need him to start spamming more 3's after a summer to prepare for playing w/Harden.

[youngcrev]

Thybulle is the obvious in-house option. I imagine he would have remained the starter if not for the vaccine situation.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded in a deal to get us a new starter.

Or if they looked to fill the role via the MLE. Gary Harris, Nic Batum, TJ Warren...ect

I'd be pretty shocked if Paul Reed was your opening day starting PF, but I've been wrong before.

[Arsenal]

Thybulle is the obvious in-house option. I imagine he would have remained the starter if not for the vaccine situation.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded in a deal to get us a new starter.

Or if they looked to fill the role via the MLE. Gary Harris, Nic Batum, TJ Warren...ect

We can't start Thybulle again. Need someone who can provide secondary rim-protection and rebounding.

[Arsenal]

Controversial take:

Our defense is our biggest problem. Starting a backcourt of Harden and Maxey will always be a problem on D.

So maybe shift Maxey to the bench in the Herro 6th man role. Then start Thybulle at SG for a fully switchable starting lineup on D. We should have more than enough scoring with Harden, Harris, and Embiid.

[youngcrev]

Thybulle is the obvious in-house option. I imagine he would have remained the starter if not for the vaccine situation.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded in a deal to get us a new starter.

Or if they looked to fill the role via the MLE. Gary Harris, Nic Batum, TJ Warren...ect

We can't start Thybulle again. Need someone who can provide secondary rim-protection and rebounding.

Perimeter defense and shooting feel like far bigger priorities than either of those things. Obviously, Thybulle only provides one of those things, so I imagine they'll look outside for a starter, but of the players currently on a roster, I think he's the pretty obvious choice.

[Arsenal]

Thybulle is the obvious in-house option. I imagine he would have remained the starter if not for the vaccine situation.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded in a deal to get us a new starter.

Or if they looked to fill the role via the MLE. Gary Harris, Nic Batum, TJ Warren...ect

We can't start Thybulle again. Need someone who can provide secondary rim-protection and rebounding.

Perimeter defense and shooting feel like far bigger priorities than either of those things. Obviously, Thybulle only provides one of those things, so I imagine they'll look outside for a starter, but of the players currently on a roster, I think he's the pretty obvious choice.

Disagree 100%. Our biggest problem on defense is constantly getting smashed on the boards. Benedict left a gaping hole there.

If we want to start Thybulle, it should be in place of Maxey at SG.

[youngcrev]

We can't start Thybulle again. Need someone who can provide secondary rim-protection and rebounding.

Perimeter defense and shooting feel like far bigger priorities than either of those things. Obviously, Thybulle only provides one of those things, so I imagine they'll look outside for a starter, but of the players currently on a roster, I think he's the pretty obvious choice.

Disagree 100%. Our biggest problem on defense is constantly getting smashed on the boards. Benedict left a gaping hole there.

If we want to start Thybulle, it should be in place of Maxey at SG.

The biggest reason they got hurt on the boards in the playoffs was the amount of zone they played.

Regardless, you're not going to be good at everything, and given the imperfect choices, your giving something up.

As for starting Reed and Thybulle while benching Maxey... I think you need to back to the drawing board on that one. I don't think the idea of Maxey coming off the bench is that outlandish in general, but that would be spacing death.

[mjkvol]

Who will likely replace Danny Green in the starting lineup?

I'm hoping that the answer to that question isn't yet on the roster, and that neither Harris or Thybulle are here in September, although it is unlikely both will be moved. I'd love to see B-Ball's game progress to the point that Glenn was forced to seriously consider him as the starter at 4.

[ProcessDoctor]

We can't start Thybulle again. Need someone who can provide secondary rim-protection and rebounding.

Perimeter defense and shooting feel like far bigger priorities than either of those things. Obviously, Thybulle only provides one of those things, so I imagine they'll look outside for a starter, but of the players currently on a roster, I think he's the pretty obvious choice.

Disagree 100%. Our biggest problem on defense is constantly getting smashed on the boards. Benedict left a gaping hole there.

If we want to start Thybulle, it should be in place of Maxey at SG.

Agreed, a problem last year was that Green/Thybulle rebound at guard rates and Harris rebounds at a SF rate. That created more opportunities for opponents to score and hurt our overall defense quite a bit.

To me, the solutions are clear. Either:

A) Get a SF who can rebound at an above average rate while also provide spacing

B) Trade Harris and start a true PF next to Joel

I don’t think Harris at SF is an option next to a true PF.

[Arsenal]

Perimeter defense and shooting feel like far bigger priorities than either of those things. Obviously, Thybulle only provides one of those things, so I imagine they'll look outside for a starter, but of the players currently on a roster, I think he's the pretty obvious choice.

Disagree 100%. Our biggest problem on defense is constantly getting smashed on the boards. Benedict left a gaping hole there.

If we want to start Thybulle, it should be in place of Maxey at SG.

Agreed, a problem last year was that Green/Thybulle rebound at guard rates and Harris rebounds at a SF rate. That created more opportunities for opponents to score and hurt our overall defense quite a bit.

To me, the solutions are clear. Either:

A) Get a SF who can rebound at an above average rate while also provide spacing

B) Trade Harris and start a true PF next to Joe

I don’t think Harris at SF is an option next to a true PF.

Why not? I think this is the most likely outcome. Worked pretty well last year to get us a #1 seed before Benedict had a mental breakdown.

[HardenGoat]

Roster has a couple gaping holes to fill. Morey has a lot of work to do. Need a legit 3-D wing and a backup big. Niang is a liability. Harden needs to leave room to upgrade the wing position. He also needs to be fully recovered and fit and the team needs to get time playing together. Buyout market could get us a backup guard (Wall?). On the fence about Thybulle, he’s a great defender but will probably be used in a trade to get that wing. It’s critical to have someone to help space the floor for Harden and Embiid to work.

[Mik317]

as of right now its Thybulle

My guess is tho that is the main target for this offseason. LaVine would replace him if he wanted to come here in a smaller lineup (Harden can guard 3s imo) for example. Maybe we get agressive in the draft and go get one. Or if we trade Tobias that might be the target (then the question becomes who replaces him lol)

[ProcessDoctor]

Disagree 100%. Our biggest problem on defense is constantly getting smashed on the boards. Benedict left a gaping hole there.

If we want to start Thybulle, it should be in place of Maxey at SG.

Agreed, a problem last year was that Green/Thybulle rebound at guard rates and Harris rebounds at a SF rate. That created more opportunities for opponents to score and hurt our overall defense quite a bit.

To me, the solutions are clear. Either:

A) Get a SF who can rebound at an above average rate while also provide spacing

B) Trade Harris and start a true PF next to Joe

I don’t think Harris at SF is an option next to a true PF.

Why not? I think this is the most likely outcome. Worked pretty well last year to get us a #1 seed before Benedict had a mental breakdown.

I don't think he has enough lateral quickness, nor does he shoot enough threes to space the floor effectively. Unless the PF is Robert Covington and is bombs away from 3, I think our offense will be clunky again ala Harris-Horford-Embiid where everyone's just trying to post up all the time. I think Taurean Prince or Otto Porter could work, but if it's someone like Chris Boucher or Thad Young then I just don't think it'll work out.

[Arsenal]

Agreed, a problem last year was that Green/Thybulle rebound at guard rates and Harris rebounds at a SF rate. That created more opportunities for opponents to score and hurt our overall defense quite a bit.

To me, the solutions are clear. Either:

A) Get a SF who can rebound at an above average rate while also provide spacing

B) Trade Harris and start a true PF next to Joe

I don’t think Harris at SF is an option next to a true PF.

Why not? I think this is the most likely outcome. Worked pretty well last year to get us a #1 seed before Benedict had a mental breakdown.

I don't think he has enough lateral quickness, nor does he shoot enough threes to space the floor effectively. Unless the PF is Robert Covington and is bombs away from 3, I think our offense will be clunky again ala Harris-Horford-Embiid where everyone's just trying to post up all the time. I think Taurean Prince or Otto Porter could work, but if it's someone like Chris Boucher or Thad Young then I just don't think it'll work out.

It should work well with Boucher. All he does on offense is spam 3's. He's the guy I want.

[ExplosionsInDaSky]

Yeah Boucher is athletic enough to put out there as a taller small forward if we want to do that. I think Taurean Prince could be a free agent option. I'm hearing rumblings of Jeff Green which figures...I mean the guy is 35 and probably toast at this point, so yeah, I could see us signing him. It's definitely a question that needs answered. Paul Reed could possibly slide into that role as well, but his outside shooting is horrific. Thybulle as someone else mentioned is the obvious in house option, but I don't see it working at all unless he dramatically improves his three point shooting. My guess is that is where the MLE will probably be spent. If that's the case, we're looking at veteran players like Prince, or Otto Porter. Gary Harris to me is more of a guard. Remember...rebounding has been an issue with us. Whoever we look at to play the three not only has to be able to hit threes, but they have to be able to switch on defense, and be an above average rebounder at the small forward position. Moving Harris to the 3, I don't think is an option for us unless you sign a player like Boucher. Boucher, is also my top pick in free agency for us. I think he helps us tremendously on defense, rebouding, and shooting. The guy will be a steal for whoever gets him. After that we can spend the vet min on players like Jeff Green, Corey Joseph, etc for depth purposes. I wouldn't count on a big splash this summer from us. Most of the core of this team will be returning. Adding a player like Boucher though would be absolutely huge for us. The guy can play and guard three positions on the floor. Very very valuable addition.

[sixers4real]

I would be really surprised if Thybulle or Harris are starting SF on the opening day.

I bet Morey is very busy right now finding homes for these two, while getting back 3&D player that starts for Philly on the opening day.

[mjkvol]

I would be really surprised if Thybulle or Harris are starting SF on the opening day.

Disappointed as well.

The thing we need to remember is that the trade deadline next season is just as important as the off season. Just because a deal isn't done this summer does not mean that is the team that will be in the playoffs next year, as we found out this season. Harris becomes a virtual expiring by the deadline, and might be easier to move at that point.

[HardenGoat]

Jeff Green would be great for depth. He’s supposedly been too old for the last few years but keeps proving the naysayers wrong. Amazing how he still has such explosion at his age. Seems to be playing at his best right now and would be a great vet presence.

[Kobblehead]

Imagine if Jaden Springer makes enough jumpshot development over the summer to be the new starting SG. Wouldn't it be nice for this franchise to have something easy for a change and hit on consecutive draft picks and have our backcourt set for the foreseeable future?