Honestly with Stotts we were one of the statistically better offensive teams, but having a game plan better than give it to Dame in the playoffs and chuck up bad shots would've been nice. But the biggest issue is still constantly drafting and picking up poor defensive players. We are so stinking bad defensively, which creates any chance of having a fast break. We had athletic players that couldn't take advantage of it.
I don't think he's going anywhere, I think he may be in the know on these moves.
I wouldn't be surprised, but generally any place outside of LA, NY, or Miami has to use cap space to acquire more assets as opposed to signing premium free agents. I'm interested to see how long he'd be willing to put up with a rebuild.
I agree. I think the offseason will tell his future. I really think the CJ for Ben Simmons trade made the most sense for Portland. A big that is an excellent defender, could bring the ball up, run the fast break, and take some leadership from Dame. I like Dame a lot, but let's not forget what his play dictates for the rest of the team. So much standing around waiting for him to get his shot. I'd love to see him move off the ball a lot more, create space for teammates. Every shot this team takes is contested because they run that offense.
I think it made sense for the blazers but I just don't think the sixers gm was that interested.
Woj says the NBA was shocked that Hali was traded. I also firmly believe that the Kings traded their best PG and asset...insane. Also, the other winner in this trade is Myles Turner potentially. Doesn't have to be backseat to Sabonis and gets to play with Hali now.
It's funny, the Sixers are my favorite team before the Blazers but I haven't paid much attention to them this year. With the Blazers sucking, it's kind of soured me to paying as much attention as I usually do. Anyway, is Tobias not looking great? I know that contract was a bit much when originally signed and probably isn't getting better, but he can do some things right?
I'm higher on Fox than you, just not for the sixers. I think scoring guards who don't do much else can be valuable on teams with good supporting players and can look really bad when that's not the case. Maxey has played well and their skillset overlaps too much for what fox's contract is. Would have preferred a package around Hali, Hield to match salary and picks if a Kings trade were to materialize.
Harris is fine and has been playing at his normal sub all star level since the new calendar year. His contract makes things difficult for the sixers to make any kind of roster manuevers and if they were to offload him at the deadline I think they could sign Harden outright in the summer which would put pressure on Brooklyn to do a trade or sign and trade for Simmons.
I just don't see it with Fox. He's fast and can get into the paint, but outside of that, I just don't see anything that shows he is a max player who puts up real stats. inefficient, not a good passer (dead last among ALL PGs in usage: assist ratio) and simply doesn't make his teammates better. bad defender as well.
Hes a Bengals fan , dont worry
I'm only really a basketball fan, and a Knicks fan at that. My permanent fan state is "hopeful, then bummed"
I bet thibs thinks the only thing standing between the 5 seed and clawing his way into the play-in is not having two players average 40 minutes per game this year.
Yeah, they seem very similar in their status. Nice players, but when we already have 3 other guards that do the same thing CJ isn't really needed. It might not have been a bad trade for both teams.
uh we were the 4 seed last season thank you very much!
