2010 Sixers Offseason Thread

[SD]

dunno if any of this works financially, but here's a rumor floating around today:

Cleveland sends Mo Williams to Sacramento for Beno Udrih and #5

Cleveland sends #5, Danny Green and expiring contract filler (West and Telfair?) to the Sixers for Iguodala

Turner and Cousins would be amazing

holy shtein I couldn't do that deal fast enough

[MDS]

too good to be true

too good

[SD]

I was just thinking the same thing, Ed where did you find that at?

[BigEd76]

realGM

Member of Cavs press here. Have good source that says Cavs, 76ers and Sac will be involved in a 3-way deal the day before or of the draft. Major pieces are Cle sending Mo to Sac for Udrih and 5th pick, then shipping 5th pick to Philly along with Danny Green and expiring package (mainly Delonte's non-guaranteed contract and Telfair) for Iguodala. Really more like 2 separate deals, unclear to me if Philly and Sac will be swapping any more pieces.

[MDS]

interesting move from the cavs end to get aggressive and give lebron someone to play with, but thats not really the focus here.

cousins, turner, thad, jrue

i suppose brand or the new center from sacramento rounds out the lineup but who cares. thats bonerific.

[PhillyPhreak54]

dunno if any of this works financially, but here's a rumor floating around today:

Cleveland sends Mo Williams to Sacramento for Beno Udrih and #5

Cleveland sends #5, Danny Green and expiring contract filler (West and Telfair?) to the Sixers for Iguodala

Turner and Cousins would be amazing

Too good to be true.

But dammit, I hope it is. That would be awesome.

[BigEd76]

Collins added more ex-Pistons to his coaching staff....Michael Curry and Brian James

and the Nets are taking Favors #3 since they're convinced Turner is going #2

[PhillyPhreak54]

Any more rumors of Igoudala being dealt?

I'm still nervous about Turner.

Some days I get excited about a Holliday-Turner-Thad core, but other times I think he has a high probability of being a bust.

Talk sense into me, Turner fans.

[BigEd76]

nah, slow news night.  We're still taking marblemouth #2

[The BIGSTUD]

Why would you think he has a high probability of being a bust? He's arguably the safest pick in the draft. He can create his own shot at will and has a very good mid ranged jumper. Also he can pass, has a good work ethic, and plays hard on defense.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Perhaps its because there is not one thing that jumps out at me. I don't know, I just haven't caught the vibe on him yet. Usually I can find something to get excited about.

[The BIGSTUD]

His ball handling should stand out immediately. Just to compare him to the last shooting guard who went in the top 5 in James Harden, Turner's ball handling is infinitely better. He has a variety of moves. Crossover, stutter step, can use a spin move off of either, uses the head fake well and can hit a jumper off all of his moves. He also is a great slasher and get to the rim. He can finish with either hand and is really good at mixing it up with a reverse or whatever he needs.

If you really are still nervous about him then I read earlier this week that all but 2 NBA teams have him ranked as the 2nd best player in the draft.

[ice grillin you]

Perhaps its because there is not one thing that jumps out at me.

because there isnt...his upside is not great but he will absolutely not be a bust...hes a more talented and higher scoring version of shane battier...high character guy that will do a lot things for you for a long time but isnt going to be a superstar

[Drunkmasterflex]

I believe it is a little early to say he doesn't have upside, he is only 21 and made major improvements each year he was in college.  The fact that he has a great mid-range game makes him viable from day 1. 

[ice grillin you]

21 is actually pretty old for the nba draft but i dont think it has nearly as much to do with age as it does his talent and type of game he has

but thats not to say not having a high ceiling is a bad thing