Use some common sense:
- 2 firsts, 2 seconds, pick swap is fantastic return
- Morey will trade these as assets, we aren’t waiting for a 2028 freshman. He’ll go after Lavine or somebody like that.
- Multiple expiring tradable contracts is great in what we got in return. This is less about the players and more about their contracts.
- You can’t complain about how bad Harden is then expect a fucking haul of a superstar. Harden will only be worse as he gets older (not to mention his terrible dribble for 16 seconds iso offense).
Just enjoy Maxey’s growth and be patient for Morey’s next move(s) at the deadline!
Deal is fine. Actually makes the Sixers more versatile and playable for this season.
Morris, Cov and Batum with Tobias and Bball can play 2 way on the 3/4 and none of them are liabilities.
Allows Maxey to have the keys and I fully expect him to be an all star.
I actually think we match up better with the Celtics after this deal so we’ll see.
Also opens up the option for us to go for it this year at the trade deadline with expiring contracts & picks. Morey loves flexibility. He isn’t punting this year. He will see how the team develops over the year and see if they have a legit shot and make a decision at the deadline.