JR Smith....
I don't know what the deal with Fultz is but the NBA has rules about making salaries of trades be somewhat equal. They didn't want teams to trade a player because of money. I don't know the specifics but know the Cavs were very creative in getting guys that suddenly retired or went on the disabled list after being sent/acquired. There are weird rules about cap hits and reserve money. It may be that the 76ers just need to get rid of Fultz and are willing to take on a contract for a guy that will gracefully sit at the end of the bench.
Smith came out and publicly said that there was no place for him on this team because the team was taking it to get a good draft pick. That was the end, as he's had several scrapes with the team and mgt over the years. So, he's on the roster but not with the team. And, have to say, the Cavs then beat the Sixers and Rockets after blowing a big lead against LeBron and the Lakers. So they've played better without him.
No thanks. There’s nothing in that return for the Sixers. They’re better off going all in on Fultz and hoping he improves and becomes more marketable.
Butler isn’t going anywhere. They won’t get KD or Klay though. I’d love to see them end up with Klay but I just don’t think we’re that lucky.
I suppose I’m in the minority, but I’m completely cool with TJ as the backup point guard. He makes plays. He’s liked by the team. There’s a lot to like there. He’s not a defensive liability either.
They beat up on the Wizards and now a parade's being planned? Slow that roll, dudes.Sports Illustrated has the Sixers ranked #2 in their power rankings...
https://www.si.com/nba/2018/12/03/n..._campaign=thecrossover&utm_source=twitter.com
2. 76ers | Record Last Week: 3-0 | Previous Ranking: 3
Philadelphia’s defense saw a bit of regression following the Jimmy Butler trade. It makes sense when you look at how Robert Covington has improved Minnesota on that end. But as Butler gets more comfortable with his new team, you can see that the team defense has been improving a bit over the past few games. All of the 76ers’ opponents last week shot below 42% as Philly put together a perfect week.
Justin Patton may still play and he could be a nice fill in. Also hoping to see Zhaire Smith return after a stint in the G league soon. Bolton is possible later after his injury heals also. I suspect one more trade involving Fultz is going to happen. It’s time to move or at maybe send him to the G league for a rehab assignment until he figures it out. He needs minutes.
They have 3 star players; that's the basis for a championship level team
