I'll name this offseason thread later: The NBA 2019 Offseason/Free Agency Thread

[phillycavsfan]

You are retarded. Westbrook would just get the triple doubles ben simmons gets + the added threat of shooting.

You that reluctant to come to your senses on Ben Simmons? I mean I know y'all heavily invested but with embiid you cant afford to wait on that bum

Let's set aside the fact that this trade could never happen because the Sixers wouldn't be able to come up with pieces to match Russ's albatross contract of 4 years remaining at 161 million.

Russ would have to share shots with Embiid, Horford, and Harris for starters. Even with his shooting issues, Simmons still had a 56 FG percentage (which will likely go up since he isn't in his prime) last season. In comparison Russ only shot 43 percent from the field. That's like Terry Rozier status. And if you want to bring free throws into it, Russ only shot 66 percent from the line to Ben's 60.

My point is, Russ's numbers are all declining and 31 year old guards of his size in a new environment don't suddenly get better or play better off-ball defense. Meanwhile, at 23 Simmons is not even in his prime yet. Westbrook is better than Simmons now, but more than likely that's not going to be the case in 2 years. Hell, there's a small chance it might not be the case next season. Makes zero sense to mortgage the future for a depreciating asset like Westbrook.

And this is coming from someone who considers Westbrook to be my favorite non-Sixer of this decade.

 

[Skooby]

Just buy them out Memphis

They should get as many assets as they can. Even if they are late second round picks.

 

[Da_Eggman]

They should get as many assets as they can. Even if they are late second round picks.

But no teen is gonna trade for them knowing they will get bought out eventually

 

[G.O.A.T Squad Spokesman]

Tyson Chandler made over $185 million in career earnings...dude did it right.

 

[duckbutta]

Presti needs to take this ASAP...gets off the second worst contract in basketball and gets some 1st round picls...not possible to do better...

 

[Fade Runner 2049]

Let's set aside the fact that this trade could never happen because the Sixers wouldn't be able to come up with pieces not match Russ's albatross contract of 4 years remaining at 161 million.

Russ would have to share shots with Embiid, Horford, and Harris for starters. Even with his shooting issues, Simmons still had a 56 FG percentage (which will likely go up since he isn't in his prime) last season. In comparison Russ only shot 43 percent from the field. That's like Terry Rozier status. And if you want to bring free throws into it, Russ only shot 66 percent from the line to Ben's 60.

My point is, Russ's numbers are all declining and 31 year old guards of his size in a new environment don't suddenly get better or play better off-ball defense. Meanwhile, at 23 Simmons is not even in his prime yet. Westbrook is better than Simmons now, but more than likely that's not going to be the case in 2 years. Hell, there's a small chance it might not be the case next season. Makes zero sense to mortgage the future for a depreciating asset like Westbrook.

And this is coming from someone who considers Westbrook to be my favorite non-Sixer of this decade.

But will Joel knees be cooked in 2 years? Possibly. Dumb af to sign Simmons early. Could have gave that money to Jimmy. They have no closer now

 

[old pig]

This is how you know Giannis’ free agency is approaching

basically lol...2 more seasons left...plus these players have the power to easily force trades regardless

 

[old pig]

LOL!

 

[A.R.$]

Let's set aside the fact that this trade could never happen because the Sixers wouldn't be able to come up with pieces not match Russ's albatross contract of 4 years remaining at 161 million.

Russ would have to share shots with Embiid, Horford, and Harris for starters. Even with his shooting issues, Simmons still had a 56 FG percentage (which will likely go up since he isn't in his prime) last season. In comparison Russ only shot 43 percent from the field. That's like Terry Rozier status. And if you want to bring free throws into it, Russ only shot 66 percent from the line to Ben's 60.

My point is, Russ's numbers are all declining and 31 year old guards of his size in a new environment don't suddenly get better or play better off-ball defense. Meanwhile, at 23 Simmons is not even in his prime yet. Westbrook is better than Simmons now, but more than likely that's not going to be the case in 2 years. Hell, there's a small chance it might not be the case next season. Makes zero sense to mortgage the future for a depreciating asset like Westbrook.

And this is coming from someone who considers Westbrook to be my favorite non-Sixer of this decade.

I feel you,
But I’m not sure if Philly can wait on Simmons to get better. With Embiid health issues, I’m not sure how long of a career he will have. IMO they have to be in when now mode. Even with all his issues I think Russ give them a better opportunity to win now.

 

[Skooby]

But no teen is gonna trade for them knowing they will get bought out eventually

From what I'm reading, they won't be bought out right away. Grizzlies could keep them until the trade deadline.

 

[SchoolboyC]

That ain't shyt And OKC is taking trash back

Russ is about to be 31, coming off his worst season in a decade and has 4 years, $170 mil left on his contract.

They’re not getting a great package for him.

 

[Trojan 24]

Presti needs to take this ASAP...gets off the second worst contract in basketball and gets some 1st round picls...not possible to do better...

That 2023 pick is gonna be

 

[manyfaces]

That ain't shyt And OKC is taking trash back

It's an expiring and 2 first Rd picks. Teams are not gonna be flocking to take on that contract with a player over 30 that they know your trying to move

 

[jwinfield]

Russ is about to be 31, coming off his worst season in a decade and has 4 years, $170 mil left on his contract.

They’re not getting a great package for him.

AND he wants out.

 

[phillycavsfan]

But will Joel knees be cooked in 2 years? Possibly. Dumb af to sign Simmons early. Could have gave that money to Jimmy. They have no closer now

You sign him early to ward off other teams who would pay him.

And a guard on the decline who hasn't been out of the 1st round since Obama was in office isn't closing anything either. I'll take my chances with Embiid and our shooters.