Philly is reportedly circling the Clippers' star forward for the summer. Here's how it could actually happen -- and why we should certainly hope it does.
If the Sixers sign Paul George, then Kelly Oubre is gone. For example, the Clippers could see him as a cheaper consolation prize than Paul George and offer him a starting job next to Kawhi. Other teams will be interested. Same goes for Nico Batum who is definitely going to get offers larger than the minimum. For example his wife loves and lives in LA and both LA teams will offer him more than the minimum. The Sixers could retain Nico, but it won't be for the minimum.
Eh, I typically agree with your takes, but injuries are I think a way bigger deal than you are accounting for… Backs and knees never really heal so I’d count on PG and Melton to be 50% of their “ideal selves”.
I think you’re a DeRozan fan too? I’d rather give him the 3 year contract we were all bracing to give Harden last year (mid-high $30 million?)… he’ll be more reliable over core of Joel’s prime, and gives team $10-15 more million of flexibility per season??
If the Sixers sign Paul George, then Kelly Oubre is gone. For example, the Clippers could see him as a cheaper consolation prize than Paul George and offer him a starting job next to Kawhi. Other teams will be interested. Same goes for Nico Batum who is definitely going to get offers larger than the minimum. For example his wife loves and lives in LA and both LA teams will offer him more than the minimum. The Sixers could retain Nico, but it won't be for the minimum.
Eh, I typically agree with your takes, but injuries are I think a way bigger deal than you are accounting for… Backs and knees never really heal so I’d count on PG and Melton to be 50% of their “ideal selves”.
I think you’re a DeRozan fan too? I’d rather give him the 3 year contract we were all bracing to give Harden last year (mid-high $30 million?)… he’ll be more reliable over core of Joel’s prime, and gives team $10-15 more million of flexibility per season??