• April 26, 2024

Sixers Must Trade All Valuable Assets

thad2We know the Sixers are going through the motions at this point.  Back to back 40+ point blowout losses; this season can’t end quickly enough.  It’s taking a toll on the coach and some of the younger players. Getting embarrassed as they have been in their last two performance, having one of the worse records in the league, it has to be difficult getting motivated for any of the remaining games.

Losing games is the only thing that fans can hope for; that and rookie of the year honors for Michael Carter-Williams.  An occasional video and update on the status of Nerlens Noel is a nice “glimpse” into our future; I can’t envision him stepping foot on the court this season.

There is still a lot the Sixers can do for the future.  They can scale back on their asking price for players on the last year of their contracts with Spencer Hawes and Evan Turner.  They can part ways with Thaddeus Young, and probably find a way for another team to eat the contract of Jason Richardson.  More picks and less money devoted to our 2014-2015 salary cap has to be emphasized as we near the trade deadline.

If the Sixers hold onto Hawes and Turner past the trade deadline, they are not doing right by the fan base.  I understand the desire to keep a player like Young as he puts up decent numbers and is a good locker room presence.

We have players on this roster who can contribute for teams vying for the playoffs.  We can then fill their roster spots with d-league players and the throw-ins from the teams we should be trading with.  The product on the court will be awful, but how good is it at the present moment?

Crowds are dwindling at Wells Fargo Center, and free Big Macs when we score 100 points only go so far to ease the burden of shelling out the funds to attend a home game.

If the Sixers want us to believe the future of the franchise is truly the focal point, they need to trade the current and stand by their word.

 

Jeff Kolsky

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eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 12, 2014 8:38 pm

I still watch the Sixers.
I don’t get the Thad Young love.
Hawes and Turner won’t be resigned so if they take a 2015 or 2016 draft choice. They still owe Miami a first rounder for Moultrie so a draft pick in the future might ease that sting.

Butch007
Butch007
February 12, 2014 10:05 pm

All the talk of having a fire sale makes me want to vomit and is something I’ve seen the Sixers do so many times in the past only to not have it not work out that I want to slap the @#$!# out of the next reporter that writes about it and I mean like Mike Tyson smacking the snot out of Robert Downey Jr. in the film Black and White too.

Anyway, Moultrie has like one or two games and Noel has no games under his belt yet future of the team is built around these guy’s resumes. Evan Turner is not ideal as a small forward, but generally that’s where he’s at and Thad Young is not ideal at power forward yet that’s where he’s at and the coach wants the team to essentially be a shooting team…which isn’t all that different from the coach that just got dismissed. If you have 3 of your 5 projected starters for the future already on the roster there’s no time like the present to find out if in fact they are going to improve the team. Why wait until year when you have 4 of the 5 projected starters and have it blow up in your face? If they can play they can play and you’re going to find out now to help you determine if your next projected personnel moves even make sense. Basketball is played on actual basketball courts using real basketball player not on stat sheets.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 12, 2014 11:39 pm

Evan Turner, and Hawes can be traded for another 1st Round Draft Pick, and a player.

Noel, Moultrie, Two 2014 2nd Round Picks, and the contract of Jason Richardson, could land them another 1st for next year, and a player. Giving them a chance to draft Emmanuel Mundiay, and Kevon Looney.

Unless they get a deal they can’t refuse, Thaddeus Young will continue to be on this team, whether the haters like it or not….He’s better than they give him credit for, and the Sixers know it.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 13, 2014 12:46 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

consistently clueless,
Thad Young got thrown out of the lane again this time by Marvin Williams who grabbed 14 rebound ( 4 offensive boards) to Thad Young’s 5 total rebounds. The Philadelphia Sixers rim is subjected to monster jams, tomahawk slams, reverse double clutch rim hangers because that weakling Thad Young protects nothing.

DCar
DCar
February 13, 2014 7:46 am

Hawes, & Turner both suck, & are worthless. If you think you are getting 1st rounders for both, who are FA’s after this year, you are delusional gmc. Richardson is old, injured & less than worthless, & you think we can get a 1st for him too. Noel, & Moultrie aren’t going anywhere. Thadd is probably the only one worth anything. gmc, you are better off sticking to Football. Just F^#@ing with ya, bruh!

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 13, 2014 12:57 pm
Reply to  DCar

Ask yourself DCar, how long have some written Thaddeus Young off, and YET, he is still on the team…..and still their best player….

He is a Small Forward, playing Power Forward. I wouldn’t expect him to overpower anyone, and am not surprised if he is overpowered playing out of position…..For the 20th time.

The reason some don’t understand the love for Thaddeus Young is really they don’t have a clue into BASKETBALL TALENT……Because they are one that’s really clueless…FYI

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 13, 2014 1:22 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Utah’s Marvin Williams is a bottom dweller starter tweener also and Thad still was tossed aside –

DCar
DCar
February 14, 2014 1:55 am
Reply to  gmcliff

gmc, I like Thad, but he is a tweener, with no true position. He isn’t big, nor physicla enough to be a PF, & he isn’t a good enough shooter to be a SF. That’s my point. But he’s only one worth anything.

paulman
paulman
February 14, 2014 7:04 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Still doesn’t say much GMCliff,
Yes, Thadd Young is the most consistent player on a bad 76ers Team
He’s a 7/8th Nan on any legitimate Championship Roster and would see 10-12 Minutes a Game if he were on Miami,Indiana, Okie City, San Antonio,
Portland, Denver, LA Clippers, Golden State , Rockets, Bulls & even the Nets… He’s an average NBA Player..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 14, 2014 8:48 pm
Reply to  paulman

That’s why there is talk of All-Star consideration. I know he won’t get it mainly because he plays on a losing team, but my point to you always is that he is better than you have given him credit for.

I guarantee you every GM doesn’t feel the way that you do. He has been the best player on this team, since even when Igoudala was on the team in the eyes of many……

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 13, 2014 12:59 pm
Reply to  DCar

Just as a reminder DCar…They were offered a 1st Rounder for Evan Turner last year…..He’s still worth that as a more experienced player.

DCar
DCar
February 14, 2014 1:57 am
Reply to  gmcliff

gmc, that was last year, when he had another year on his contract. Another point I made. He is now worthless. He sucks, & I wouldn’t trade a bag of hot garbage for him.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 14, 2014 2:47 am
Reply to  DCar

Charlotte is offering the expiring contract of Ben Gordon, and the 2nd 1st Round pick they have from Portland in this years draft for Turner…….

DCar
DCar
February 14, 2014 5:40 am
Reply to  gmcliff

If true, I’d do that right now, & drive his as to Charlotte. Then drive to Boone, & say hi to paul. LOL!

paulman
paulman
February 14, 2014 7:39 am
Reply to  gmcliff

I take that in a heartbeat…
I will Drive down to Charlotte to meet GMCliff and show ET
Where the Bobcat Arena is…

haveacigar
haveacigar
February 14, 2014 9:03 am
Reply to  DCar

True a player with a year and a half on his contract. Is more valuable than a player with half a year…. That is common knowledge and you are 100% correct in pointing that out.
Reminds me of a similar situation that happened to one of our teams yet you used complete irrational, frustrated, whiny posts to criticize our GM… Need a hint???? You whined, cried and went all caps at when the Phil’s didn’t get as much for pence as they gave…interesting…

DCar
DCar
February 15, 2014 1:47 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

Baseball, & Basketball, are 2 completely different sports dumb@$$, & trades, & transactions are handled completely different. Basketball teams can give max contracts to a player they want to keep, Baseball teams can’t. Your point is irrelevant, irrational, & you’re just looking for an argument. Beat it numbnuts, & go spend time with your imaginary, pristine family!

haveacigar
haveacigar
February 15, 2014 8:23 pm
Reply to  DCar

Not that different a player for a year and half has more trade value than a player for a half. Negative nitwit

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 8:56 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

GM Ansrpvscrewed that deal unalloyed Pence does is vat .275-280
Average 25-28 HR, Knock in 80-85 Rubs for like 6 years in a row,
Plays a decent to good RF and has never missed extended playing time in his Career… Yeah, let’s trade this guy and go thru 5-6-7 RF’s ever since..
They are paying Marlon Byrd more at age 35-36 than it was to Keep Pence at age 29… Assholes this Phils Organization is from Amarobto Dave Montgomery to the Ownership Group

DCar
DCar
February 16, 2014 8:17 am
Reply to  haveacigar

No shit asshole! Where am I being negative? I said a player is worth more for a year & a half, rather than a half of a year. But you, as stupid, clueless, & irrational as you are, compared Basketball, & Baseball. In Basketball, you can trade for a player with less time, because you can retain his rights, by offering him a max contract, & match any offer given, whereas in Baseball, you lose the player, with no compensation, unless he has enough time, where you get draft compensation in return. Rules are completely different! But, you are an argumentative, irrational, jerkoff, who doesn’t know WTF he’s talking about. You are the the only nitwit in this conversation, not me son! You only like to start, retarded arguments, that are baseless, fact-less, & irrational, because in your know-nothing mind, you just want to disagree with me somehow, & never want to give me credit, for knowing what I’m talking about. You have not to once, had the manhood, to admit that you have ever been wrong, on all of your irrational conversations about the Phillies, & your boyfriend Ruin 2morrow, & still kiss his @$$, make excuses for him, this team, & organization. You continue to excuse inept, stupidity, back him, live in the past, & refuse to look at ways to improve our teams. You never bring anything to the table, & you never give your thoughts, & opinions as how to do so. You blindly, mindlessly follow them, like the lemming sheep you are. If you don’t agree, you don’t agree! I don’t give a F^#@ what you think, because you have ZERO credibility, & have a flawed, abnormally functioning brain, incapable of being open minded, opinionated, truthful, & honest! You are condescending, know-it-all & think you are better than everyone. That’s your problem. At least I’m a Man, had that balls to admit I’ve been wrong about Kelly & his staff. You have yet to ever do anything of the sort. You just want to irrationally argue, belittle, devalue, & demean others. Go f^#@ yourself!

haveacigar
haveacigar
February 16, 2014 9:16 am
Reply to  haveacigar

DCAR coming on line and cussing and going off on irrational tirades does that some how make you feel like a man? Does it make up for your failed dreams of athletic greatness?
Beleive it or not I do know the difference between baseball and basketball. The theory is still the same as far as value is concerned

DCar
DCar
February 16, 2014 9:53 am
Reply to  haveacigar

Irrational tirades? Name calling? Pot meet kettle! You don’t know the difference! 2 different sports! 2 different rules of transactions! 2 different thought processes of value of athletes! BTW, POS, I’ve never failed at anything I’ve done in my life. Very successful, thank you. Keep making up fantasies, to cover up your failed, irrational arguments, your own stupidity, ignorance, arrogance, condescending attitude, & mirage of a life. You don’t know me, nor nothing about son, so keep up the good work. You are highly amusing, I can’t tell you that enough. Everybody on here sees your constant retarded-ness!

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 13, 2014 2:24 pm
Reply to  DCar

Thaddeus Young, has more value than any other player DCar, because in the eyes of NBA GM’s, he has the most talent even after a bad performance which is rare because he IS the most consistent player on the team…..

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 13, 2014 2:45 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Ryan Kelly kicked his butt for the Lakers for 15 points 8 rebounds 2 games ago.
Blake Griffin made espn top 10 plays 3 times against Thad for the same game.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 13, 2014 4:02 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Dcar, if you would like to respond I will answer you.

I don’t waste my time with Eagles0Superbowls limp knowledge, and biased opinions.

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 13, 2014 7:23 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

as a protest to GMCliff’s silent treatment I will only respond to GMCliff comments

DCar
DCar
February 14, 2014 2:03 am
Reply to  gmcliff

gmc, good to see you have learned to ignore the troll!

DCar
DCar
February 14, 2014 2:00 am
Reply to  gmcliff

gmc, I don’t disagree with you. I said the same.

paulman
paulman
February 13, 2014 9:04 am

Meanwhile in Orlando
Vucevic continues to post double-doubles every night
From the #4 Spot which the 76ers haven’t gotten any production from
Since Charles Barkley Days.. Good Grief..
Terrible Trade by Collins & Company..

greenfan
greenfan
February 13, 2014 9:20 am
Reply to  paulman

Pman, that trade makes me sick everytime I look at a boxscore or see a highlight on ESPN. Terrible. One of the worst in the history of the team….and that is saying alot.

paulman
paulman
February 13, 2014 12:58 pm

I agree and stated so many times that the Deal would come back to haunt the 76ers set them back for another 3-4 Years
Stupid, Stupid, Stupid was that Deal..

Muimuiman
Muimuiman
February 13, 2014 6:28 pm

The Sixers can probably trade their 2 number 1 picks to Orlando for Nick if that would make you happy pman

Biglion821
Biglion821
February 14, 2014 10:27 pm

This entire conversation is the reason why I have lost my love of the NBA. Talking about trading players for expiring contracts for a zero chance of signing a big name free agent. Tanking a entire season for a chance to draft some kids who won’t pan out. The entire NBA is full of crap like this right now.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 12:12 am
Reply to  Biglion821

I understand Biggie. ..I continue to say that Jabari Parker won’t be the player that some think he is…and I’m sticking to that, because I see talent, but I don’t see a Superstar…..I’m sorry Parker Lovers, I have to be impartial…

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 15, 2014 6:29 am
Reply to  gmcliff

still self promoting GMCliff.
“… because I see talent…”
like you saw talent in Dennis Schroder last year after the draft when you incorrectly called Michael Carter Williams a bench player with no offensive skills. And you would have selected Dennis Schroder as your PG instead,LOL. clueless impartial eye for talent. The results are in at the All Star Break – GMCliff is a dingbat as usual.

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 7:43 am
Reply to  gmcliff

I don’t see any “SuperStars” out of the Freshman Class
Lots of good, extremely young Basketball Players who have the tools to be good NBA Players, but there is no Kevin Durant,Chris Paul,
Or Lebeon Players in this Draft..,
Parker,Ennis,Wiggins,Emid,Smart,the kids at Kentucky
All have a lot of to work on, especially physically and get stronger
To handle the 80 Game vigors of the NBA
The 76ers are a good 3 Years away from contending
Regardless of who they Draft this Year..

Biglion821
Biglion821
February 15, 2014 7:48 am
Reply to  paulman

3 years of trading for expiring contracts and drafting 19 year old saviors. Nah I’m good, I’ll tune in when they crack 45 wins.

Biglion821
Biglion821
February 15, 2014 8:02 am
Reply to  gmcliff

Jabari Parker is a talent but superstar talent? Nope don’t think so.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 2:53 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

I know Biggie….we’ll see won’t we Buddy

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 2:55 pm
Reply to  Biglion821

not superstar talent

TeamHurnt
TeamHurnt
February 15, 2014 7:42 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Jabari Parker will be an all star in the league from age 24-36. He is a beast, a killer, has shit loads of moves including the dirk nowitzki unguardable one legged fade away jumper. Guy is gonna be good not Lebron (nobody is/will be) but he will be a star in the nba for years to come and I pray he is a sixer next year

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 8:59 pm
Reply to  TeamHurnt

He won’t play at age 36, who you kidding..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 9:29 pm
Reply to  TeamHurnt

Like I said Team Hunt, we will see…

Many on here thought the same of Thomas Robinson, Jared Sullinger and Cody Zeller – How’s that working out?

There is no guarantee for any prospect. I respect your opinion Brother so lets wait and see.

Sometimes when you play against inferior talent you shine, but when your put in a situation where everybody is on the same talent level – sometimes those that shine on the collegiate level, fizzle, and fade quickly on the Professional Level, because they are not THAT good…

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 7:46 am
Reply to  Biglion821

The NBA has like 6-8 Good Teams at Best with the rest of League mired
In mediocrity or worse.. The worst Professional League in all of Sports by far..

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 7:50 am
Reply to  paulman

They should do away with these 1 & Done Freshman in Colkege being eligible for the NBA Draft.. Raise the age to 21
And make Kids have to complete 2 Years minimum
Of College Ball to become eligible to join the NBA
The rigors of an 80 Game Season and all the travel that goes along with it simply does not allow Young Players to work on their deficiencies
Of the game..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 2:54 pm
Reply to  paulman

I agree with that Paul

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 15, 2014 4:33 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

1940-1960 roster size 10 players
1960-1970 roster size 11 players
1970-1976 roster size 11 or 12 team choice
1976-2005 roster size 12 players (’82 injury list expanded to 3)
2005 -2011 roster size 12 active 1-3 inactive replaced injury list
2012 roster size 13 active 1-2 inactive
Player’s association fought tooth and nail to get 15 players on roster. In 1982 the injury list unofficially expanded rosters is when underclassmen started declaring for draft. In 2005 the player association won inactive roster spot and the injury list was dissolved and the lending of inactive players to developmental league started. If NBA teams can stash young talent then they will.

frankdialogue
February 15, 2014 3:41 pm

“Sixers Must Trade All Valuable Assets”

Trade for what?…Anybody offering LeBron James or Russell Westbrook for Spencer Hawes, Thaddeus Young & Evan Turner??!!

The Sixers have one, possibly two picks in the first round of this years draft: There are no sure things coming out of college, only young kids with a hunger for a big contract…Are we supposed to trade the above mentioned players for draft picks?

It will take time to turn the Sixers around, we have some high picks so why strip the team of some very serviceable players?

In any case, the NBA stinks, definitely the worst of all the major sports leagues, including soccer.

paulman
paulman
February 15, 2014 4:38 pm

76ers are moving to New Brunswick/Newark area in a couple years anyway when their Owner gets new Arena Deal for the Devils/76ers ..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 15, 2014 9:31 pm
Reply to  paulman

No they’re not Paul

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 10:36 am
Reply to  gmcliff

I bet 76ers makes a public Statement about relocating 76ers to
NJ once he gets an Arena Deal for his NHL Team (Devils)
No doubt in my mind about this.. It may take another year or 2 but he is going to want to house and operate both his Franchises out of 1 Facility and he’s a NY/NJ guy with little ties to the Philadelphia..
And a Businessman first..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 11:14 am
Reply to  paulman

I think your overreacting Buddy, and the 76ers will always be in Philadelphia…They are one more draft (2015) from building the next Dynasty, and will make a financial killing very soon…..

I envision their roster looking like this after the 2015 draft:

G – Michael Carter-Williams 6-6
G – Terrance Ross 6-6
C – DeMarcus Cousins 6-11
F – LaMarcus Aldridge 6-11
F – JaBari Parker 6-8

G – Emmanual Mundiay 6-5
G – Jordan Hamilton 6-7
C – Myles Turner 6-10
F – Donatas Montejunas 7-0
F – Kevon Looney 6-9

G- Tony Wroten 6-6
G- James Anderson 6-6
G/F- Hollis Thompson 6-10
F – Thanasis Antetokounmpo 6-7
F – Tristan Thompson 6-9
F/C – Mitch McGary 6-10

Biglion821
Biglion821
February 16, 2014 1:38 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Nice roster there Cliff, that would peak my interest for sure.

jakedog
jakedog
February 16, 2014 11:08 am

Espn greed, changed the nba

The sport used to be a team, but now it’s just run and gun, there is absolutely no playing off the ball, players are not taught much of anything

Its a joke of a sport if you root for your team to fail to get lucky with a ping pong ball to draft the messiah of the franchise
Its a joke, the product is unwatchable

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 1:03 pm
Reply to  jakedog

I agree Jake and you can add 1 David Stern to the list
As who has helped facilitate the NBA into a Superstar League with 6-8 Good Teams every year with most of the top Players every Season
and then another 20 Castoff Franchises which has made the Sport unwatchable.. I hate the NBA and the thing that really sucks is that the NCAA
(Power Conferences) are becoming the same way and following the tracks of the NBA, which is a shame..

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 1:07 pm

For the Record,
Cliffs Roster above for 2015 is a “Pipe-Dream” and you can decide what kind of
“Pipe” he’s using… Good Grief..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 5:28 pm
Reply to  paulman

It’s called vision Paul….and that roster would be very possible with just that ….vision

Birdzflyinhigh
Birdzflyinhigh
February 16, 2014 2:13 pm

Sixers move out of Philly?!? That’s just crazy! Despite what you may think, an owner cannot just up and move a team. When NBA teams move, they require APPROVAL from the league and other owners. The league and owners are too smart to move a major market team (with a long-standing history) to suburb NJ regardless if there is a benefit to the one owner. This move would cost the league revenue and would be a publicity nightmare. Seattle moved to OKC because there was NO market and it took many years of planning and surveying to identify OKC as a suitable market. With basketball viewership declining, the NBA is not moving a historical franchise out of a major market. Also, Noel isn’t going anywhere (that idea is just insane especially considering how he was acquired), so please let’s get back to the original article of getting some type of return for 3 very moveable guys in which teams looking to make a run will probably overpay for.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 5:27 pm
Reply to  Birdzflyinhigh

If Nerlens Noel, can’t play – which is what I am saying – they shouldn’t hesitate to trade him, while he is still young, and has some value…..That’s not insane, it’s just the right thing to do…..

I don’t think he can play Birdzflyinhigh…..

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 6:55 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

So 76ers GM Hinkle and Coach Brown should simply listen to you Cliff and trade Noel because you don’t think he’s a long term player for your Team.. after all the planning they went thru last year
Ridiculous …

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 11:22 pm
Reply to  paulman

Yes….I’ve told you before Paul…

My wang is thicker than he is….He will have his moments that some fans will overstate (ala Connor Barwin), but overall he really isn’t that good of a prospect….

You need a little butt, to be a defensive presence. Mutombo, was much Bigger than Noel, and Tyrone Hill was just a very good rebounder at the Power Forward positon…..other than that I don’t know why you even mentioned him…LOL!!

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 16, 2014 8:03 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

GMCliff loves to cheer against young Philadelphia players. It is really bizarre. Noel is never going to score, he was drafted to do what Thad Young can’t from the PF position, defend the basket.

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 8:27 pm

You hit the nail on the head EOS,
Noel’s was Drafted to bring a Defensive Prescence
That this Team hasn’t had since Motumbo & Tyrone Hill
Sone 10-12 Years ago..

jakedog
jakedog
February 16, 2014 8:11 pm

What does it matter, the nba sucks

You guys arguing over a bullshit product

Could you imagine the most sought after nfl free agent or mlb free agent staging some bullshit what about me public spectacle announcing his intentions

Baseball would self police this tool LeBron like it did with Harper and Fernandez of the Marlins

The nba sucks, it sucks real bad

Unwatchable

jakedog
jakedog
February 16, 2014 8:44 pm

Noel is not a professional athlete

paulman
paulman
February 16, 2014 9:26 pm
Reply to  jakedog

Actually he is since he signed an NBA Contract, whether you like it or not..
I don’t believe the 76ers with what they gave up to Acquire him are not going to give him the 2-3 Years to develop, again we can all disagree whether we have done that same deal, but the Bottom Line is that GM Hinkle did do the Deal to acquire and now GMCliff thinks they are going to give up on him a year later when he hasn’t even recovered from his injury,
That’s just assanine to even think of..
Give the kid Noel’s 2-3 Years to develop then see where he is..
I think he will be a solid Defensive Player and score 10-12 Pts a Game with 10-12 Rebounds, get a few Blocks, alter many more and protect the Rim which they desperately need on the inside
Will he ever be a dominant big-man, no he will not, and actually there are not many of those left in the NBA in today’s game..
He’ll end up like an Anthony Davis type of Player who is quick, long armed, but not polished on the Offensive end and no real threat 10-12 away from the Basket… It’s what the Big-Jen pkay anymore in College & Pros
Run the Floor, finish up sone breaks, put backs and alley oops..

NuGreembol
NuGreembol
February 18, 2014 8:09 pm
Reply to  paulman

Paulman please god do not mention Anthony Davis who has plenty of meat on his offensive game and is a Kevin Garnett type with Noel, lol but I get what you are trying to say. I agree with Noel he needs time. He will be good at what he does, protecting the rim and rebounding. I think he understand what he brings to the table and won’t try to do too much outside of his strengths. if things go well in the draft we should get our franchise player/scorer (Wiggins, Parker, Exum) and another player to compliment (Harris, Randle). who knows if we can get another 1st rd pick from Thad or Turner if so get a (Robinson JR, McDermott). We are in good shape.

mhenski
mhenski
February 18, 2014 8:21 pm
Reply to  NuGreembol

Anthony Davis is a fuckin beast man. I’d trade our whole team and our 2 first round picks for him. that guys already a stud and will be the best center in the nba for the next 10 years

NuGreembol
NuGreembol
February 18, 2014 8:35 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Yeah he is on another level of good that just doesn’t come around often. I don’t know how him and Noel ended up in the same paragraph besides blocked shots. Ant Davis can score around the basket in transition and shoot the J with ease. oh and the 3 ball is coming soon prob next year he will do that more soon as they decide to play him more at the PF than C.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 18, 2014 9:49 pm
Reply to  paulman

I think he will be a solid Defensive Player and score 10-12 Pts a Game with 10-12 Rebounds, get a few Blocks, alter many more and protect the Rim which they desperately need on the inside….LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I told you before you don’t know Basketball Paul….This closes the case……
hahahahhahahhahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

Nerlens Noel isn’t going to develop into anything but Caldwell Jones…..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 11:44 pm
Reply to  jakedog

Thank you Jake, ; a very perceptive man speaking right there, and many others feel the same way in NBA Circles.

Paul, you are my Homie, but with all due respect for you talents, I really don’t think you know what you are talking about in your outlook in rebuilding, and re-tooling a Championship Caliber Team in the NBA…..

jakedog
jakedog
February 16, 2014 8:46 pm

Can you imagine what Wilt would do with this dork Noel

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 16, 2014 11:39 pm
Reply to  jakedog

He would completely dominate him Jake…..nothing personal against Noel, but he just doesn’t have it…To me it’s obvious, but if you want to waste 2-3 years to save face that would be the GM’s prerogative……

But I think he could have been drafted, as a chip for a deal to get something better down the road as well, have you ever thought about that?
Kind of the way football teams draft QB’s looking for a potential deal down the road.

Knowing he was coming of a serious injury, they can afford to wait and build interest in the kid, and throw him in a deal, for something much better. In the 2015 draft Myles Turner as a High School Senor has Both a better Offensive, and Defensive Game, and much Bigger to hold up in the Paint.

I never said that’s what the Sixers would, but it is what I would do….because it’s smart

paulman
paulman
February 17, 2014 7:10 am

Wilt dominated every Center in the NBA during his Career,
Stupid analogy.. Today’s Big-Men staying down in the box doesn’t even exist in Today’s Game.. Wake up fella’s it’s 2014
I am in no way stating that Noel’s is the answer
What I am saying the 76ers made a big investment in him
And will give him every opportunity to succeed
Before trading him and he will remain a 76er for the
Next 3 years …

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 17, 2014 5:22 pm
Reply to  paulman

Again…..

I never said that’s what the Sixers would do, but it is what I would do….because it’s smart…

Read my above statement, and please pay attention…

paulman
paulman
February 17, 2014 5:52 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

Yes, Cliff, we all know that you don’t like Noel’s Future as a Player..
But since your not running the Team, why bring up scenarios that are not going to happen..
It’s like me saying If I ran the Phillies, I would trade for Mark Trout, Clay kershaw and Robinson Cano..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 17, 2014 6:03 pm
Reply to  paulman

That’s just my point…It may not happen, but you don’t know that for a fact either…so to say it won’t happen, is somewhat presumptuous….

He can’t play, and I would use him to get something better in next years draft….That’s just me. I don’t have to be the GM of that team to tell you what I would do…I wouldn’t waste my time with Nerlens Noel.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 17, 2014 3:38 pm

**Sixers News**

According to my source, the Sixers are asking for more in return for Thad Young than they are for both ET and Spencer Hawes. Its not clear exactly what the price difference is.

paulman
paulman
February 17, 2014 5:53 pm

***76ers will make no moves until after the Season is over..
No one wants Turner or Hawes for what the 76ers are asking for…
Thadd Young will be dealt Draft Night …. No News here..

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 17, 2014 6:04 pm
Reply to  paulman

I have you duly noted, and will wait for it to come to fruition…..

TeamHurnt
TeamHurnt
February 17, 2014 6:10 pm
Reply to  gmcliff

I’m going on record and saying if et is moved he will go to the mavs.

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 17, 2014 7:30 pm
Reply to  TeamHurnt

How does that benefit the Sixers TH….

jakedog
jakedog
February 17, 2014 7:39 pm

You missed paulman

Wilt dominated most in his day but with eight centers in the league olive oil Noel couldn’t carry any one of their freshly laundered jock straps

He can’t carry any of the current centers jocks, maybe a few laundered but none sweaty

This guy is not physical enough to play even in this watered down version of pro basketball

He’s skinnier than jhart’s little chubby

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 17, 2014 9:58 pm
Reply to  jakedog

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DCar
DCar
February 18, 2014 1:36 am
Reply to  jakedog

EWWWW!!!!!!!!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 18, 2014 8:10 am

*******Sixers News*******

According to my source, the sixers are trying to move both Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes and could be involved in a three team trade

My Thoughts: Let’s watch Hinkie work

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 18, 2014 4:16 pm

********More Sixers News*********

According to my source, the Sixers want significantly more than just a 1st rounder for Thad Young which explains why teams have been turned off from trading for him thus far.

My thoughts: This news is in line with what I said on a different post that the Sixers more than likely will trade Thad on draft night if they cant trade him before this weeks trade deadline.. Exciting times

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 18, 2014 4:28 pm

********More Sixers News***********

According to my source, I’m being told that Thad Young is now more than likely the one to be traded over ET and Spencer Hawes, the problem is that the Sixers are asking for more than just a 1st round pick so this is turning teams off, but Thad could be the one gone this week before the deadline.

My Thoughts: My source is trying to keep up, rumors are swirling…

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 18, 2014 8:27 pm

****Hot Potential Sixers News****

Im getting word that both the LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are putting a package together to land PF Kevin Love. Both teams have very little to offer. But there is one team that does. The Philadelphia 76ers. This sounds absurd and a long shot but the Sixers could very well offer the Twolves ET, Thad and Hawes including the pelican 1st round pick which could turn into a high lottery pick (and probably will) and cash considerations…

The Sixers need to jump in on this asap. What’s also great is that Love (25) is signed for the next two seasons so even if he hated it here he’d have no choice but to stay.

Think about this starting lineup

PG MCW
SG Wrotten (for now)
SF (# 2 pick)
PF Kevin Love
C Noel

Keep this in mind, though we’d have Love we would still have enough money sign another max player. This is huge news.. If this is true and I feel it is because Love does not want to resign with the TWolves, the Sixers have no choice but to make a strong push for this man…

mhenski
mhenski
February 18, 2014 8:30 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

hahahaaaaaaaa

oh Jesus. lmfao.

NuGreembol
NuGreembol
February 18, 2014 9:41 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

Philadelphia Timberwolves lol

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 18, 2014 9:56 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

JH, your so called sources are pulling the wool over your eyes….I honestly think your sources are you…and what you would like the sixers to do…..

Do you realize that you just contradicted yourself 4 times, in those 4 hot news updates?

Thad won’t be traded at all – Turner, and Hawes will be the only ones traded if at all. I don’t need any SOURCES to know that…..

mhenski
mhenski
February 19, 2014 10:43 am
Reply to  gmcliff

one thing i am 100000000% sure of and anyone with a half a brain cell can be sure of is that Kevin Love will not be traded today or tomorrow.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 19, 2014 10:58 am
Reply to  gmcliff

gm I’m bringing the news as I receive it. None of it is derived from me. I’m just doing my job..

mhenski
mhenski
February 19, 2014 11:05 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

lmfao your job is to post idiotic trade rumors on gcobb for free?

DCar
DCar
February 19, 2014 12:23 pm
Reply to  Jon Hart

You actually believing that, not only makes you the GCobb resident King of the Court Jesters, you are also an absurdly delusional, nut job!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 18, 2014 10:02 pm

Tonight’s game was an indication of the real problem with this team. Bad character, poor effort, no heart. Even Thad is showing some poor character. They’ve all checked out. This is what I feared early in the year, that’s part of the reason why I wanted them to get accustomed to winning some games so they’d know what it felt like. But this effort tonight was embarrassing. Then ET and Spencer walk off the court without shaking the hands of the opposing team. Those guys know they’re goners. Something like this may cause Hinkie to make a deal that may not be as favorable, but justified because they need to get these guys outta here, and fast.. You don’t want this current group of poor vets contaminating guys like future star MCW or Noel… Enough is enough..

They played so poorly tonight and I think it was done on purpose.. All of them Thad, Spencer and ET phone home…

SN: More class from ET phone home, saying there was a guy last year with the number 33 that never wore it.. Guess what Evan, your possibly on your way outta here too… Unbelievable

DCar
DCar
February 19, 2014 12:33 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

Man, someone has soured over ET. The same ET that he drooled over, slobbered over his nuts for 3 years, & irrationally argued with, the informed fans on here about. Told you a long time ago, you don’t know sports, you don’t basketball, & you don’t know talent, & you don’t know $#!T!!!!! Stupid, sad little, pathetic imbecile!

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 19, 2014 2:01 am
Reply to  DCar

Your really not too bright. I never drooled over Evan Turner ever. I always said give him at least 3 years to mature and progress as a player. I’m balanced in my criticism, unlike you whose ready to rip anyone anytime, and call them a bust. You know 0 about basketball, phantom season ticket holder. Your a liar because their is no way in heck your a season ticket holder when you work nights. Tell your lies to someone else mr.porter.. Now don’t you have a toilet to scub? Clocks a tickin.. haha

DCar
DCar
February 19, 2014 5:29 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

Didn’t take a brain surgeon, to see he was a bust after 2 years. You drooled all over them nuts, & made excuses, saying it was Collins fault, it was him playing out of position, blah, blah, blah, for him not playing well, like you did for your boy Stinkadala!!!! GTFOH, with your idiotic antics! I work from 11-7, you stupid fuck. And during the day, I am into Real estate. I make my own hours, you brainless retard! So, I have plenty of time to make to work, in Center City, after I attend events! I had a 12 game plan last year, not season tickets, you stupid dope! I had season tickets from 1997-2007. BTW, it’s YOU’RE, not YOUR, you stupid fuck! But I’m the one, you say is not too bright, & in need of upgrading of my vocabulary? With each post, you cement yourself as the GCobb King of Court Jester, @$$puppets! I never lie, fuck nuts, so take your stupid @$$ back in your sex dungeon, with your blowup doll sources! I’ll scrub the toilet, with your head, you retard! Don’t ever try to match wits, knowledge, facts, history, nor anything with me, because you’ll lose EVERYTIME, sonny boy!!!! Go wash your dirty, lil one inch killer.

jakedog
jakedog
February 18, 2014 10:54 pm

They played poorly because they stink,it’s nothing more complicated than that, they do not have enough talent like all but 6 teams in this farce of a sport

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 19, 2014 11:03 am

****Sixers News****

According to my source, the pistons have interest in ET, and may be willing to offer the coveted 1st round pick the Sixers want. But it will be tough for the Pistons to part with Greg Monroe too. They’d rather trade Josh Smith but cant find any takers.

My Thoughts: The rumors are swirling, my source is trying to keep up..

paulman
paulman
February 19, 2014 1:46 pm

**Paulman Trade Rumor***

76ers sending ET, & A Moultrie and a 2nd Round draft Pick in 2015 to the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets for SG Ben Gordon and their 1st Round Pick in 2014

mhenski
mhenski
February 19, 2014 2:59 pm
Reply to  paulman

this bag of wooden nickels ET is gonna be on this team come tomorrow night. FUCK just go, i want more wroten

haveacigar
haveacigar
February 19, 2014 3:33 pm
Reply to  mhenski

Mhenski your post lacks credibility because you didn’t start it with….”according to my source”

mhenski
mhenski
February 19, 2014 3:54 pm
Reply to  haveacigar

your right its just a gut feeling. but according to JonHarts source if he isnt gone by tomorrow the sixers will trade him before the draft.

********my thoughts Jon Harts got downs

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 19, 2014 4:05 pm

Spencer Hawes 1-6 shot attempts 6 pts.
Evan Turner 3-14 shot attempts 11 points.
Way to shine in the last game before trading deadline.
They serve no purpose after the trading deadline and shouldn’t be in the starting lineup since they won’t be here next year.

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 9:57 am

The NBA trade deadline is today at 3pm and day one of the NFL
combine begins today. Both the Sixers and Eagles have some work to do with improving their teams. Lets sit back and see exactly what these franchises will do to give attention to their needs/moves they’ll make. These are some exciting times…

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 10:05 am

****Sisters News****

I’ve just been informed by my source, that the 76ers Sixers have traded Spencer Hawes for 2 second round picks in this upcoming NBA draft.

—Confirmed

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 20, 2014 10:44 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports , just posted it fellas like 15 minutes ago..

Way to be up on the internet JH….hhahahahaha!!!!!!!!!

mhenski
mhenski
February 20, 2014 10:53 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

sisters news?

I can confirm Jon Hart posted this after espn.com, yahoo.com, si.com, foxsports.com, everysingle.com, facebook, myspace, twitter and every other news outlet reported this.

I think its safe to assume Jon Harts source is the internet

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 10:08 am

To the Cleveland Cavaliers **

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 10:12 am

#justdoingmyjob

gmcliff
gmcliff
February 20, 2014 10:46 am
Reply to  Jon Hart

Question JH? Why would anyone with insight on trades, in any professional sport contact you personally?????????

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 10:16 am

there is more to this deal…

Jon Hart
Jon Hart
February 20, 2014 10:20 am

salary will be sent back to the Sixers

eagles0superbowls
eagles0superbowls
February 20, 2014 10:28 am

wow, Spence gone, good info JH.
Lavoy Allen is a restricted free agent. The sixers opened the season with Kwame
Brown, Daniel Orton, Lavoy Allen and Spencer Hawes and all 4 might be gone next training camp.