[Early] “The closer we get to the start of free agency, the more it feels like the Sixers could essentially try to stall and wait for “the next opportunity” at this year’s deadline or further out.” – Neubeck
[Early] “The closer we get to the start of free agency, the more it feels like the Sixers could essentially try to stall and wait for “the next opportunity” at this year’s deadline or further out.” – Neubeck
It’s better than near maxing Derozen or trading for Levine
But boss, I’m tired. Might finally check out into after birds season if they punt again
From_Bynum_to_Embiid
We’ve been waiting for “the next opportunity” for years now while the rest of the east goes all in
DaBombDiggidy
im inching closer to wanting to blow it tf up
Status-Ability-6867
if this happens, it really should put morey’s job on the line. im not anti-morey, the opposite actually, but at this time last year, there was so much noise about embiid possibly asking out. that was extinguished, he seemed to like nurse, and he seemed to buy into the idea that this summer was go time.
if this summer is no longer go time, and embiid is coming off missing half a season and a first round exit, not even a second round exit, i think the clock is seriously ticking
cantwifeahoe
Add Embiid to the list of Sixers greats who had their career wasted here. At least we got a finals run with Iverson
yungtrapfatgag
Yeah go fuck yourself just free Joel at this point
BroadAndPattison
The process was over before Morey came in. It’s pathetic how many picks and dumb contracts we wasted. It ended when the league pushed Sam Hinkie out
AccurateSubstance512
Let’s all freak out because of a random report when absolutely everything can change in a matter of minutes every day this week 💡
Eriksrevenge1986
It’s not that the Sixers should trade Embiid because we “need to blow it up”, or “build around Maxey”, they should trade Embiid to a contender because we’ve wasted his entire career and will certainly waste the few years he has left. He has little chance to compete for a title here, and there is no one on the planet I want to see win one more.
GMSmith928
2025 FA list isn’t as appealing either. Assuming Spida/Tatum/Bron/PG all extended by then, here’s the FA next yr:
Jamal Murray
Rudy Gobert
Kyrie (team option)
FVV (team option)
Middleton
Julius Randle
Brogdon
Aaron Gordon
Derrick White
PessimistSixersFan
If this happens I wouldn’t fault Embiid if he got sick of this and requested a trade, he’s in his 30s now
His time is being wasted
Capable-Dog3183
The fact that Elton Brand still has a job tells you all you need to know about this ownership
jappixslackbot
I mean, surprises happen, but its also mostly obvious who is out there and realistically available at all times and there really isn’t anything out there with no downsides. I’m fully preparing myself for gap year part 2
MacMan1214
We’ll just play Embiid and Maxey at every position for 120 mins per game!!
ComeAtMeYo
Yeah we’re fucked
mac_rmm
It does feel like this. Similar to when Harden opted in to his contract and everyone assumed that a big trade would happen soon after and then nothing happened…..Morey has no problem waiting.
As Neubeck mentions in the article however, at what point do Embiid and even Maxey (or Rich Paul) start to get antsy and question what the hell Morey is trying to do?
It’s a fine line to walk – don’t force something you don’t really want but doing nothing at the same time isn’t acceptable.
shredditor75
As someone who negotiates for business, saying that you’d rather make no deal than a bad deal is a reasonable and oftentimes wise negotiating position.
And it sometimes leads to your negotiating partner giving up enough so that the deal is no longer bad.
Aworn
If this happens man.. so exhausting
therealallpro
Hahah I love how everyone freaks out at every new report…let’s at least wait until the draft before we lose our minds
Guachole
Good
Rather do that than overpay PG til he’s 40
Shoeless_Jase
I’ve stayed the course with Morey since he had to wait out the Tobias contract and maneuver his way back to having assets. But if the result of clearing 60M in cap space is a bunch of mediocre vets on 1-year deals and another early playoff exit, he’s got to go.
FamousChex
This team isn’t competing for a chip this year. They need to think 1-2 years down the line and build a real team
LordLucasSixers
godofhammers3000
Unfortunately Morey actually acting reasonable probably puts his job on the hot seat
It’s unfortunate because overspending and securing a guy like PG probably saves Morey’s job in the short term
Not sure what moves he could do to really make this a contender. There are no stars available at a reasonable cost / skill level. His best bet is to find quality role players and hope the Sixers click into a high seed with Embiid staying relatively healthy. Even if you flame out again in the playoffs next year a good year/seed probably buys Morey one more off season to make that swing
CantaloupeMafia
i’m not even a morey hater, but one of the biggest problems with this guy is the need to feel like he’s the smartest guy in the room at all times. waiting till the deadline is just punting this year AGAIN because it doesn’t matter who you land, they will not have time to mesh before the playoffs. he manages like it’s a fucking video game sometimes, he never considers the human aspect of it.
clickstops
Kyle is getting stressed
ComeAtMeYo
This max cap space/zero continuity shit is looking dumber by the day. Doesn’t help that Morey has a bad rep leaguewide amongst players and nobody wants to play for him willingly. We need to move now ffs.
215gobirdss
It starts with the owner. And he doesn’t care. He’s out in more effort with the commanders than he ever has for us. Fuck Josh harris
MikeyMortadella
Am i the only one struggling to care about the sixers at all anymore? I didn’t renew my season tickets, I can’t see myself tuning into 70ish regular season games during the season like I normally do. Just feels like the franchise has beaten me into apathy after really being a diehard for the past 10 years. At least the Phillies are fun… vibes are high, the ownership invests in a competitive team and the goal is to win a WS. When have you ever felt like that was the goal with Harris & blitzer? Never.
PhillyFreezer_
I understand these guys have to make daily content during the off-season, and I like all the PHLY guys but how are we at THIS stage on June 26th? The Knicks make one big trade and all a sudden we’re trending towards signing no one lol?
I understand this thought, I’m just so puzzled why it’s being floated this early into the process. Literally all of the potential moves we’ve talked about for weeks/months now are still on the table besides trading for Bridges
This is very much doomer shit to fill airtime
Bajecco
I thought they were 100% trading the pick, but I’m fine with them keeping it, bringing everyone back, and acquiring a better role player to take the Harris spot as a starting PF. Next season is going to be nuts, so I think there could be high-end talent available before the trade deadline.
Away-Mall-721
Is everyone forgetting Morey drafted Maxey
maiL_spelled_bckwrds
What in the fuck is this post. A tweet from someone about what someone said?? We that thirsty to be grabbing at anything??
feelsgoodman666
damn i wish i could punt on a whole season at my job before it even starts
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Wow okay time to doom
It’s better than near maxing Derozen or trading for Levine
But boss, I’m tired. Might finally check out into after birds season if they punt again
We’ve been waiting for “the next opportunity” for years now while the rest of the east goes all in
im inching closer to wanting to blow it tf up
if this happens, it really should put morey’s job on the line. im not anti-morey, the opposite actually, but at this time last year, there was so much noise about embiid possibly asking out. that was extinguished, he seemed to like nurse, and he seemed to buy into the idea that this summer was go time.
if this summer is no longer go time, and embiid is coming off missing half a season and a first round exit, not even a second round exit, i think the clock is seriously ticking
Add Embiid to the list of Sixers greats who had their career wasted here. At least we got a finals run with Iverson
Yeah go fuck yourself just free Joel at this point
The process was over before Morey came in. It’s pathetic how many picks and dumb contracts we wasted. It ended when the league pushed Sam Hinkie out
Let’s all freak out because of a random report when absolutely everything can change in a matter of minutes every day this week 💡
It’s not that the Sixers should trade Embiid because we “need to blow it up”, or “build around Maxey”, they should trade Embiid to a contender because we’ve wasted his entire career and will certainly waste the few years he has left. He has little chance to compete for a title here, and there is no one on the planet I want to see win one more.
2025 FA list isn’t as appealing either. Assuming Spida/Tatum/Bron/PG all extended by then, here’s the FA next yr:
Jamal Murray
Rudy Gobert
Kyrie (team option)
FVV (team option)
Middleton
Julius Randle
Brogdon
Aaron Gordon
Derrick White
If this happens I wouldn’t fault Embiid if he got sick of this and requested a trade, he’s in his 30s now
His time is being wasted
The fact that Elton Brand still has a job tells you all you need to know about this ownership
I mean, surprises happen, but its also mostly obvious who is out there and realistically available at all times and there really isn’t anything out there with no downsides. I’m fully preparing myself for gap year part 2
We’ll just play Embiid and Maxey at every position for 120 mins per game!!
Yeah we’re fucked
It does feel like this. Similar to when Harden opted in to his contract and everyone assumed that a big trade would happen soon after and then nothing happened…..Morey has no problem waiting.
As Neubeck mentions in the article however, at what point do Embiid and even Maxey (or Rich Paul) start to get antsy and question what the hell Morey is trying to do?
It’s a fine line to walk – don’t force something you don’t really want but doing nothing at the same time isn’t acceptable.
As someone who negotiates for business, saying that you’d rather make no deal than a bad deal is a reasonable and oftentimes wise negotiating position.
And it sometimes leads to your negotiating partner giving up enough so that the deal is no longer bad.
If this happens man.. so exhausting
Hahah I love how everyone freaks out at every new report…let’s at least wait until the draft before we lose our minds
Good
Rather do that than overpay PG til he’s 40
I’ve stayed the course with Morey since he had to wait out the Tobias contract and maneuver his way back to having assets. But if the result of clearing 60M in cap space is a bunch of mediocre vets on 1-year deals and another early playoff exit, he’s got to go.
This team isn’t competing for a chip this year. They need to think 1-2 years down the line and build a real team
Unfortunately Morey actually acting reasonable probably puts his job on the hot seat
It’s unfortunate because overspending and securing a guy like PG probably saves Morey’s job in the short term
Not sure what moves he could do to really make this a contender. There are no stars available at a reasonable cost / skill level. His best bet is to find quality role players and hope the Sixers click into a high seed with Embiid staying relatively healthy. Even if you flame out again in the playoffs next year a good year/seed probably buys Morey one more off season to make that swing
i’m not even a morey hater, but one of the biggest problems with this guy is the need to feel like he’s the smartest guy in the room at all times. waiting till the deadline is just punting this year AGAIN because it doesn’t matter who you land, they will not have time to mesh before the playoffs. he manages like it’s a fucking video game sometimes, he never considers the human aspect of it.
Kyle is getting stressed
This max cap space/zero continuity shit is looking dumber by the day. Doesn’t help that Morey has a bad rep leaguewide amongst players and nobody wants to play for him willingly. We need to move now ffs.
It starts with the owner. And he doesn’t care. He’s out in more effort with the commanders than he ever has for us. Fuck Josh harris
Am i the only one struggling to care about the sixers at all anymore? I didn’t renew my season tickets, I can’t see myself tuning into 70ish regular season games during the season like I normally do. Just feels like the franchise has beaten me into apathy after really being a diehard for the past 10 years. At least the Phillies are fun… vibes are high, the ownership invests in a competitive team and the goal is to win a WS. When have you ever felt like that was the goal with Harris & blitzer? Never.
I understand these guys have to make daily content during the off-season, and I like all the PHLY guys but how are we at THIS stage on June 26th? The Knicks make one big trade and all a sudden we’re trending towards signing no one lol?
I understand this thought, I’m just so puzzled why it’s being floated this early into the process. Literally all of the potential moves we’ve talked about for weeks/months now are still on the table besides trading for Bridges
This is very much doomer shit to fill airtime
I thought they were 100% trading the pick, but I’m fine with them keeping it, bringing everyone back, and acquiring a better role player to take the Harris spot as a starting PF. Next season is going to be nuts, so I think there could be high-end talent available before the trade deadline.
Is everyone forgetting Morey drafted Maxey
What in the fuck is this post. A tweet from someone about what someone said?? We that thirsty to be grabbing at anything??
damn i wish i could punt on a whole season at my job before it even starts