2019 Summer Rumors official thread

[cltc5]

AL to sixers?

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Also saw somewhere that Charlotte was interested in Rozier if they lose Kemba. Can’t find the source though.

Then we should work out a trade based on Rozier for Kemba.

Charlotte would have to, since they don’t have the cap space to sign Rozier if Kemba leaves.  Most they could give him is the MLE, which he should exceed despite the protestations of many on these forums.

Yeah if Kemba decides to go with the C's, it makes a lot of sense for Charlotte to get an asset back, and someone that has experience as at least a part time starter

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AL to sixers?

Man I hope not.  I think that would make them way better.  Al as the secondary facilitator, other than Simmons, would be huge for them.  Someone would have to go out and guard Al at the 3 point line, and then Embiid would feast inside.

[celticsclay]

AL to sixers?

Doesn’t make any sense. Al is still a versatile defender but he is definitely slowing down towards being a straight 5. Embiid obviously can’t play power forward either. Not to mention this would mean butler is gone, so their three best players would not be great crunch time scorers (Simmons, embiid and Horford). 76ers need a really good backup for embiid that can start 20 games and not kill them.

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AL to sixers?

Doesn’t make any sense. Al is still a versatile defender but he is definitely slowing down towards being a straight 5. Embiid obviously can’t play power forward either. Not to mention this would mean butler is gone, so their three best players would not be great crunch time scorers (Simmons, embiid and Horford). 76ers need a really good backup for embiid that can start 20 games and not kill them.

I actually thought Al was pretty good for us in crunch time in the last couple years, especially the playoffs.  Stats might not support it, I have no idea.  But Al seemed to have a knack for the big bucket when he was with us.

I just feel like his 3 point shooting lessens the traffic around Embiid inside, and it might be worth it for that alone.  I was assuming that Al would play the 4 if he was traded to the sixers

[cltc5]

Per woj.  Houston trying to unload capella, pj tucker, Gordon individually to free up cap space for butler.  Lookin for first round draft picks in return.

[celticsclay]

AL to sixers?

Doesn’t make any sense. Al is still a versatile defender but he is definitely slowing down towards being a straight 5. Embiid obviously can’t play power forward either. Not to mention this would mean butler is gone, so their three best players would not be great crunch time scorers (Simmons, embiid and Horford). 76ers need a really good backup for embiid that can start 20 games and not kill them.

I actually thought Al was pretty good for us in crunch time in the last couple years, especially the playoffs.  Stats might not support it, I have no idea.  But Al seemed to have a knack for the big bucket when he was with us.

I just feel like his 3 point shooting lessens the traffic around Embiid inside, and it might be worth it for that alone.  I was assuming that Al would play the 4 if he was traded to the sixers

I love al, and think he is awesome, I just think it would be a bit unfair to ask him to be guarding 4’s when he is 34 and 35. He is definitely a bit slower than he was two years ago and that is only going to continue. In Dallas I could at least see them playing porzingas at the 4 and letting al take the 5. 

[Evantime34]

Per woj.  Houston trying to unload capella, pj tucker, Gordon individually to free up cap space for butler.  Lookin for first round draft picks in return.

If we strike out on Kemba I would give them the Milwaukee pick for Capella.

[Phantom255x]

Per woj.  Houston trying to unload capella, pj tucker, Gordon individually to free up cap space for butler.  Lookin for first round draft picks in return.

If we can, I'd love to pry Eric Gordon away from Houston if they are trying to clear some cap space.

Maybe we sign a front court player to a modest deal, then trade for Gordon.

[celticsclay]

Hearing that the chatter is heating up on Durant joining Irving in Brooklyn. I was listening to a podcast so don't know the exact sources besides Perkins.

[celticsclay]

Knicks considering Cousins as plan b:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254474/Knicks-Considering-Major-One-Year-Offer-To-DeMarcus-Cousins-As-Plan-B

Man that is a far cry from Durant and Irving.

[jambr380]

Knicks considering Cousins as plan b:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254474/Knicks-Considering-Major-One-Year-Offer-To-DeMarcus-Cousins-As-Plan-B

Man that is a far cry from Durant and Irving.

Don't they reportedly have interest in Rozier, too? Haha, just a month ago they thought they were getting Irving and a healthy Durant. Now they are hoping for Cousins and Rozier - yikes! Guess it goes to show that the Miami Heat plan, circa 2010, doesn't always work. Players may actually prefer a stable organization (see Kemba; Celtics...hopefully)

[gouki88]

Knicks considering Cousins as plan b:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254474/Knicks-Considering-Major-One-Year-Offer-To-DeMarcus-Cousins-As-Plan-B

Man that is a far cry from Durant and Irving.

Don't they reportedly have interest in Rozier, too? Haha, just a month ago they thought they were getting Irving and a healthy Durant. Now they are hoping for Cousins and Rozier - yikes! Guess it goes to show that the Miami Heat plan, circa 2010, doesn't always work. Players may actually prefer a stable organization (see Kemba; Celtics...hopefully)

Don't forget Zion was a lock for them too

[celticsclay]

Knicks considering Cousins as plan b:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254474/Knicks-Considering-Major-One-Year-Offer-To-DeMarcus-Cousins-As-Plan-B

Man that is a far cry from Durant and Irving.

Don't they reportedly have interest in Rozier, too? Haha, just a month ago they thought they were getting Irving and a healthy Durant. Now they are hoping for Cousins and Rozier - yikes! Guess it goes to show that the Miami Heat plan, circa 2010, doesn't always work. Players may actually prefer a stable organization (see Kemba; Celtics...hopefully)

Don't forget Zion was a lock for them too

yea the dream was irving, davis and zion. Rozier, Randle and Cousins

[gouki88]

Knicks considering Cousins as plan b:

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/254474/Knicks-Considering-Major-One-Year-Offer-To-DeMarcus-Cousins-As-Plan-B

Man that is a far cry from Durant and Irving.

Don't they reportedly have interest in Rozier, too? Haha, just a month ago they thought they were getting Irving and a healthy Durant. Now they are hoping for Cousins and Rozier - yikes! Guess it goes to show that the Miami Heat plan, circa 2010, doesn't always work. Players may actually prefer a stable organization (see Kemba; Celtics...hopefully)

Don't forget Zion was a lock for them too

yea the dream was irving, davis and zion. Rozier, Randle and Cousins

Poor Randle