[Windhorst - Dec 2021] PHI, HOU, SAC, MIN discussing Ben Simmons deal

A more realistic trade that doesn't involve Wood.

Timberwolves: Simmons
76ers: Russell and Gordon
Rockets: Danny Green and a FRP

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y25uanh3

 

You pretty much nailed my exact reasoning, without me having posted it. Nice.

I'd worry about the fit, but the talent is what you need. Especially as you want to contend you can flip it for other talent.

 

Not bad. Wish we could get a bit more picks though, but could be worse. Danny Green is the perfect player for what we're trying to do. Cheap contract, veteran presence, 3-and-D player.

Minny gets their guy and the 76ers get two scoring guards to take the load off Embiid. A guard tandem of Maxey, Russel, Gordon and Curry is extremely solid.

 

Are you attempting to use a Wood/Theis analogy to Wood/Embiid?

 

The Wood/Embid thing has been shown already to not work. They would have to put Wood at PF which we know doesn't make him as effective.

 

Huh? He played in Philly before Embiid I though... or are you just saying because Wood wouldn't play well as a 4 there?

 

Wouldn't play well at the 4.

 

Yep.

It didnt work with Horford-Embiid either.

 

Did not work with Horford + Embiid either.

CF just gaslighting themselves.

 

Simmons and Barnes play same role.

Think of this way, would GSW pair Draymond with Simmons?

Lacob has already answered that question BTW.

 

Don't we already have guards? We need forwards

 

I don‘t really know, what we are looking for in a trade right now. I don‘t think we need more late first rounders, at least I don‘t think it would be a priority. What this team needs most right now is a veteran pass first PG. Rubio would be really nice on here. I think that would help Green and Sengun the most. Or maybe getting rid of Wall?

Other than that, of course high draft picks, maybe expiring contracts - or promising euro stash players.

 

Alright cool that's certainly a good point

 

Wall is a better player than Rubio.

Just saying.

 

No FA will ever sign with Rockets if they choose not to use their cap space.

All the player agents will avoid Rockets like the plague.

Moreso than now even.

 

Agreed. I don't know what we need right now. I would like a 6'10 power forward but there's not many available. Tate and Martin are doing good for now

We have guards, so I really don't know.

 

Not enough for 76ers, because they are delusional. T-wolves would have to give up 2 FRP’s to t-wolves in this scenario.

 

Someone please take Wall!

 

really, what does better even mean?
i mean he couldnt throw a simple lob pass to c wood that even eric gordon throws every other game

 

There is more to PG than just throwing lobs.

Wall is better PG than EGo, not even a discussion.

And I'm not a Wall fan.

Just pointing out that Wall is better than Rubio who the Only Fans insist is reason that Mobley plays better for Cavs but not Rockets.

It's BS.