Trade Ben Simmons poll

He can interpret it however he wants but Dame is firm on his stance about remaining in Portland. And the shenanigans he tries to pull (by hiring Beckner, etc) are just shameful at this point.

Once again, Kevin O'Connor cited yesterday that hire as a sign of Morey supposedly luring Dame to demand a trade to Philly. LOL, these guys are idiots if they think that would sway Dame even the slightest bit. In fact, I am nearly 100% sure it would have the opposite effect if he learned his guy only got the job as an ulterior motive rather than on his own merits.

 

I agree

not only have Morey and the 76ers alienated Simmons, I'd think they have alienated Dame, at least a little. And if the reports of Morey's asking prices for Simmons are accurate, he's probably alienated some other GM's. I also think player pay attention to this stuff and I'd guess that most players in the league believe that the 76ers' management, coach, and franchise player have treated Simmons shabbily. I'd think Simmons rep has taken some hits but I'd bet the 76ers rep has taken more

 

I mean... the Blazers signed his no-talent cousin for a 2nd consecutive two-way. Not to mention, the company for which Dame was a national spokesman (Biofreeze) showed up on our jerseys for 3 straight years. If we're really gonna play the nepotism game, I don't think Morey even has a chance in hell.

And the idea that Dame would team up with another MVP caliber player and potentially play 2nd fiddle is nonsense to begin with-- it just goes against his ethos. Ignoring the fact that if we were to trade Dame, it would be for a complete rebuild and not for Simmons. I think if he does ask out, it will be to go to a team where he can be the clearcut #1 but also have foundational pieces to build around, or a FA destination where he can draw guys in more successfully (like NY).

 

Keljin Blevin says 'Hello'....

 

When Morey was asked at the pc about chances of Ben coming back, even with all the hype that he's not coming back, Morey interjects, well a certain star just returned to his team when things looked bleak. Again, for him to throw that in there tells me he trying to convinced Ben and his agent that he'd be willing to trade him out west or wherever if he at least comes back to start the season. Thats the what got Rogers back to GB, imo.

 

It's staggering how much shit is being attributed to Simmons without the guy ever actually opening his own mouth and talking to the media.

 

"Shrug" Instead of saying anything he has his agent leak things. He gets his point across while maintaining plausible deniability.

 

For Kyrie I would think the Sixers would have to give up a lot more than Simmons. Simmons, Shake and a couple firsts.

 

Didn't Kyrie say he would retire if traded to Philly?


Edit: https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/09/1...saying-irving-would-retire-if-nets-trade-him/

Why yes he did. Seems I'm not quite senile yet!

 

Yeah, no way he trades him to Nets. I do think he will want a legit PG though and Sac Town has Fox and some. I see SAC doing something with Ben as they could give up FOX and not be hurt.

 

Yep, my motor bones tell me that Ben will end up in Sacramento next week on Wednesday.
Fox, Jones & Metu for Ben
Simmons would own Sacramento if he played his cards right.

 

Interesting.

 

Personally I think Kyrie is the most overrated player in the league. He didn’t do shit in Cleveland until Lebron got there. He didn’t do shit in Boston and now he’s not doing shit in Brooklyn.

 

Motor bones?

i don't think Simmons has that kinda value.

 

I know it's just a rumor but

https://theathletic.com/news/kings-...urton-in-ben-simmons-deal-source/9fGzQnDmDjsL

 

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