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What's the most you would give up for Ben Simmons?

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I'd say this team had years to try and get the Dame + CJ combo to work and while I love CJ as a person - I am not sure that just a new coach is going to change the fundamental problem and take the Blazers all the way to the promised land. So, if the option comes to get Ben Simmons (who I do not love) for CJ presents itself, the Blazers should try it. It might backfire, fore sure, but I would argue that the potential for it to work in a new environment is at least as high, if not higher than the potential of the existing combination that has not worked for years all of a sudden working.

Just my $0.02.
 
Apparently the Spurs are really interested in Simmons. If they offered this trade, if I'm Morey, I jump on it:

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Rastapopoulos said:
Apparently the Spurs are really interested in Simmons. If they offered this trade, if I'm Morey, I jump on it:

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Why would Philly do that move? Murray, while he has potential, has never been consistent, and certainly is not a clutch player. The rest is fodder. And Mr. Nightlife ain't gonna dig that at all.
 
So far this summer, Simmons has been linked to the Warriors, Wolves, Blazers, and Spurs in trade talks. And one scout I spoke to said they wouldn’t be surprised if Simmons considers not showing up to training camp if he hasn’t been traded.

The Sixers believe that they’re a title contender, and they’re reportedly seeking four future first-round picks and an All-Star-level player for Simmons. The rest of the league, meanwhile, falls somewhere on a spectrum between thinking Simmons can still be a top-25 player and thinking he’s not worth trading for at all.
 
illmatic99 said:
So far this summer, Simmons has been linked to the Warriors, Wolves, Blazers, and Spurs in trade talks. And one scout I spoke to said they wouldn’t be surprised if Simmons considers not showing up to training camp if he hasn’t been traded.

The Sixers believe that they’re a title contender, and they’re reportedly seeking four future first-round picks and an All-Star-level player for Simmons. The rest of the league, meanwhile, falls somewhere on a spectrum between thinking Simmons can still be a top-25 player and thinking he’s not worth trading for at all.
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Morey is a fucking idiot.
 
tykendo said:
What a nothing new, blah, story. It's a rehashing B.S. take. Simmons will likely be staying in Philly. Morey likes to play slick. But the Sixers have mucked this thing up. No ones biting on the ridiculous asking price. Better to cut bait, and not further upend your franchise with a simmering cancer. If not, Morey better build some BBQ pits around the arena.
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I agree with everything you said besides, "Simmons will be staying in Philly." It's just not a tenable situation. They'll want to move him before he further hurts his value by sitting out camp. I still think Morey is asking for the moon and trying to actually get the stars. I think now that he knows that Dame and Beal are off the table that he wants a CJ level player or maybe CJ specifically and wants to squeeze every pick and swap out of us possible. Or a similar situation with another team.

The funny thing is that the rest of the league is fronting too. Ben Simmons is better than just a top 25 player and is just 25, so the idea of him not being worth trading for at all is funny. There are likely 29 coaches out there saying that they could do a better job with Simmons than Doc did.
 
Pinwheel1 said:
He is. And now the question is how does he save face.
I assume his strategy was to see if anyone would bite on his ridiculous demands. And when he does actually end up moving him for far less., he can at least say to 76er fans that he tried to get more.
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Yeah, it's easy. He just gets in front of Simmons possibly outplaying what he got for him and holds a news conference saying he got the player(s) he wanted and draft considerations, even if it's just one pick, for a player they just couldn't move forward with anymore. I doubt he even references trying to get more, at the most he'll say that he got what he wanted regardless of rumors.
 
blazerkor said:
Yeah, it's easy. He just gets in front of Simmons possibly outplaying what he got for him and holds a news conference saying he got the player(s) he wanted and draft considerations, even if it's just one pick, for a player they just couldn't move forward with anymore. I doubt he even references trying to get more, at the most he'll say that he got what he wanted regardless of rumors.
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It would be interesting to see if the Warriors did offer Wiseman, Wiggins, and a pick from this years Draft. Because if so, that will probably end up being the most compensation they're offered. I think CJ would be the best caliber player offered, if that has been discussed. That's why i think Simmons could end up staying. Morey's delusional asking price.
 
The Simmons talk has been going on all Summer, so please forgive my poor memory. Can someone direct me to a citation indicating the Trail Blazers want to trade for Ben Simmons?
 
BBert said:
The Simmons talk has been going on all Summer, so please forgive my poor memory. Can someone direct me to a citation indicating the Trail Blazers want to trade for Ben Simmons?
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Here's one about CJ... I don't like it though...
https://sportsnaut.com/portland-trail-blazers-favorites-land-ben-simmons/

It's been all over the shows but it's been stupid. They are in a "waiting period" to see what Dame wants to do.

Then they think Olshey will trade Dame for Simmons. Every commentator that even hints that should just quit IMO.

I personally believe CJ would be a great fit.
 
Oh I remember that now. That seems so long ago. So it's not just guys making shit up to keep the internet hits coming. The original germ of this never ending discussion was supposedly based on inside sauces.

Thank you.

:cheers:
 
illmatic99 said:
there is no way he starts the season in Philly. Morey has about a month before training camp to get something done.
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I think you underestimate Morey's stubbornness and arrogance.
 
Obviously Cowherd drops by S2. He just recommended a CJ for Simmons deal.
 
Mr. Nightlife can get some good food on the Paseo del Rio though.
 
illmatic99 said:
there is no way he starts the season in Philly. Morey has about a month before training camp to get something done.
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Philly fans are notoriously brutal. I cannot imagine Simmons stepping on the court for them. I mean, I can imagine it, but so can he probably, which is why I can't imagine it happening.
 
BBert said:
Philly fans are notoriously brutal. I cannot imagine Simmons stepping on the court for them. I mean, I can imagine it, but so can he probably, which is why I can't imagine it happening.
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Of course, until he shoots, and hits a 3, then they're all good.
 
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