February All Star Trade Regular Season Discussion

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

I'm not opposed to that idea. Just don't know if they can't get off that contract. They're speculating high risk experimental surgeries. I don't expect Embiid to return to form. That knee has chronic issues, it's not as simple as "fixing it". If they can get an offer for Embiid, then they have to jump at it. I'm all for a retool. Trade off Embiid and George. Maxey has shown he isn't a #1 player, but he's a good #2. McCain shown promise. Pie in the sky, but Cooper Flagg would be a great fit next to those two players. If we have Maxey and McCain as the backcourt, they need a Point Forward.

Trade Maxey now too. Thats the one that may be hard to swallow but you don't want to create your own Beal-like situation down the road.

[Vni]

[illwill10]

Quote: Originally Posted by ggsimmonds

Trade Maxey now too. Thats the one that may be hard to swallow but you don't want to create your own Beal-like situation down the road.

Maxey is beloved by the fanbase. But, if there's a good offer, he's not untouchable. Maxey is a great talent, but he's shown he's not a #1. He doesn't make his teammates better. He's at his best playing alongside a true tall PG. He's at his best when he can just focus on scoring, spot up shooting, cutting to the basket. I'm okay with a rebuild

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vni

The most obvious shot ever (camera person was probably trying for that single shot the entire game at that exact angle), but still means so much.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by illwill10

Maxey is beloved by the fanbase. But, if there's a good offer, he's not untouchable. Maxey is a great talent, but he's shown he's not a #1. He doesn't make his teammates better. He's at his best playing alongside a true tall PG. He's at his best when he can just focus on scoring, spot up shooting, cutting to the basket. I'm okay with a rebuild

I checked his contract and since he just signed an extension it changes my stance on actively looking to trade him. Now I'm inclined to share your viewpoint of will listen to the right offer.
(Spoilering the below because it doesn't apply, but it was my thought process)

Spoiler

If it was a scenario where he had ~2 years left on his deal I would 100% look to trade him ASAP because otherwise you end up with a #2 playing the role of a #1 who will then want a #1 contract and thats how you end up with a Beal contract.

[Master Live 013]

The H-town jerseys are horrible, just horrible. Would love to meet the fan that goes to the Rockets store and says give me the H-town jersey!

[MrDubya]

Man, Braun put Brooke Lopez on a poster with the sick facial!

[roadman]

Before the Bucks game, I put the game in the loss column for the Bucks.

It was a good game with the MVP's going toe to toe, glad I was wrong and
Bucks came out on top. Might have been helped by the free throw disparity.