HearingGlobal6485

85 | 8 hours ago

took the same stance with maxey years ago. turned out pretty well

Swaggamuffins | 76ers

4 | 5 hours ago

Misses the point. I’d rather have Giannis for the last five years than what Maxey was done. Giannis has been better even if Maxey has had a phenomenal development. Even if VJ turns into Giannis, Sixers could use Giannis in the East right now, which is better for Embiid and Maxey

SonicdaSloth | 76ers

8 | 4 hours ago

If Giannis was available 5 years ago and it cost Maxey it would have been done. But this was Maxey for older dame not Giannis

And you don’t get those 5 years back by moving VJ for him now

Swaggamuffins | 76ers

-2 | 3 hours ago

There’s no way you compared this version of Giannis is “older dame” with a straight face.

I think I would bet that Giannis 2026-2031 is better than VJ 2026-2031. I don’t need the older version of him

Troon10

2 | an hour ago

You are getting downvoted but Giannis even this season proved to be one of the best players in the league. VJ is in conversation to be the third best rookie of the year. That is not even a close contest.

HalcyonDrift | Heat

-1 | 6 hours ago

You are a legend

[deleted]

-5 | 6 hours ago

Except VJ is the 3rd pick in 1 of best draft ever and jsut turned 20 and is a rare type winning athlete 76ers have never had and guards best player ever night and yes shut down Cooper Flagg twice

Maxey is 22nd pick and a scorer

VJ is rare 2 way freak, he’s basically untradable outside like Flagg and a few others

The fact anyone thinks Bucks had 1 percent chance is getting VJ is comical

YpsitheFlintsider

4 | 5 hours ago

I think they agree with you buddy

KKamis | Hornets

2 | 5 hours ago

Buddy is a certified weirdo, seen ‘em in other threads. Don’t interact with them. Just block their ass and keep it pushing.

[deleted]

-3 | 5 hours ago

Right buddy. You one of my fanboys on here ? You talking to a self made Goat

[deleted]

-2 | 5 hours ago

That’s not the point. Maxey wasn’t 1:10th the prospect or asset that VJ is. It’s not even close

GorgoniteEmissary | Warriors

2 | 5 hours ago

Considering one of your posts implies that you would sell Maxey for any top 10 pick in the draft this year I think maybe you just have no ball knowledge.

[deleted]

-1 | 5 hours ago

Yes I would. 3 better PGs. Actually 4. And maybe chance at Peterson who is a 2 way freak like VJ

I’ve said for years that’s dream back court but thought be impossible to get on 1 team

Maxey is a shot chucker with no passing no defense and too small. No team would even give us a top 8 pick in this draft for him. All his numbers are smoke and mirrors

GorgoniteEmissary | Warriors

3 | 5 hours ago

If you did a redraft of 2020 Maxey would be easily a top 10 pick by every single GM, probably top 5 unanimously. Odds are VJ will never be a better player than Maxey is right now even though I like VJ as a prospect.

msterling2012 | Mavericks

30 | 8 hours ago

Honestly feels like the new CBA is killing teams having interest in offering godfather type deals that gut their team and flexibility to actually build a team around the player they are trading for.

DarkChamp732

11 | 6 hours ago

Problem is it also punishes teams who do it the right way. Thunder are gonna be screwed in a season or two because all of their cap will go to just 3 players and the team they spent so long building will have to be broken up

Kawhi_Leonard_ | SAS

8 | 5 hours ago

It punishes everyone. The Thunder aren’t screwed, they just won a championship and will probably win a couple more. It just forces teams to be more careful with their moves and who they pay.

ClaymoresRevenge | Bulls

2 | 8 hours ago

I hate the new CBA but it is punishing stupid front offices for making shortsighted moves

Different-Mountain58 | Trail Blazers

7 | 5 hours ago

I kinda like it. Seems like it’s doing what it was supposed to do

zehny132

21 | 8 hours ago

They would be stupid to trade him to be fair

clockwork_purple2

36 | 8 hours ago

They wouldn’t be “stupid” to trade for a 2 time mvp and former DPOY in his prime, but I get why they dont want to trade VJ

ahauck | Pistons

14 | 6 hours ago

Where is this narrative coming from all of a sudden that Giannis is in his prime? He’s on the wrong side of 30 and has been struggling with injuries for years.

clockwork_purple2

3 | 6 hours ago

Even if he’s on his decline he’s still giving you 28 10 and 6 on 65% from the field. Giannis has been pretty durable in the regular season but he breaks down come playoff time cause he’s carrying that sorry Bucks roster

SportsBettingRef | Brazil

0 | 4 hours ago

this sub is insane. some fans just wanna trade and use picks in the draft. ask citizens from Toronto or Milwalkee if they regret giving picks and rookies with high potential for their titles. sometimes they need to do the last move.

but they fall for bs like “trust the process” or “two timelines”. sad.

SonicdaSloth | 76ers

3 | 4 hours ago

Who did either of those teams give up comparable to VJ?

junkit33

13 | 8 hours ago

For Giannis? No, no it would not be stupid. Giannis immediately makes the Sixers a serious contender. That even allows Philly to put Embiid on ice until the postseason.

For a franchise that hasn’t gotten out of the 2nd round in 25 years, it seems like a no brainer. To wait on VJ to develop into his prime means Embiid is gone, and who knows what the team looks like down the road or how good VJ gets.

Whereas VJ for Giannis immediately gives Philly their best team since Moses and Dr. J won it all.

ObiOneKenobae | Knicks

10 | 7 hours ago

It makes sense, but man I would be terrified having to bet on both Embiid and Giannis being healthy in the postseason. And is Edgecombe enough to offset asking Milwaukee to take that PG contract to match salary?

junkit33

1 | 7 hours ago

Giannis has been pretty reliable for the postseason, but Sixers are already relying on Embiid and George to stand a chance. And like I said, this allows them to ice Embiid to ensure he is ready to go for the postseason.

And is Edgecombe enough to offset asking Milwaukee to take that PG contract to match salary?

No there would definitely be a bunch of picks involved too.

amidon1130 | Hawks

5 | 5 hours ago

Giannis has not been reliable in the offseason

ObiOneKenobae | Knicks

1 | 5 hours ago

They only have 2 first round picks to my knowledge. I don’t know, I like VJ but that PG contract is about as bad as it gets.

SonicdaSloth | 76ers

1 | 4 hours ago

PG has been playing well and only has 2 years left after this.
You also will need to re-sign Giannis until he’s 36 at like 69 million a year

BrotherSeamus | Thunder

1 | 4 hours ago

Giannis would have one or two more rings, or at least Finals, if he was ‘reliable for the postseason’

Aidanator800 | Hornets

1 | 2 hours ago

Giannis played hurt in the 2023 playoffs and missed the 2024 playoffs entirely

onionnurve

8 | 7 hours ago

It’s all fun and games until either Giannis or Embiid get hurt and they no longer can compete for the post season. Trading for big names has never worked for Philly

Niceguydan8

-3 | 7 hours ago

That’s primarily an issue with Embiids health though, not necessarily an issue with trading for big names.

onionnurve

8 | 7 hours ago

I mean this is the third time this season that Giannis is out for a calf issue. He also has history of being injured during the playoffs and missed 2 post season because of it. It’s a concern for the both of them

Niceguydan8

4 | 8 hours ago

I dunno I personally think if it’s for Giannis they should be willing to trade him.

For anyone else? I totally understand

jamawl | 76ers

11 | 7 hours ago

It’s not as simple as just getting Giannis. He’s out for at least another month with a lingering calf injury. We lose 2 of our top 4 starters and nurse would probably be playing maxey 42 minutes a game to try and keep us in the playoffs and there’s probably a 50% chance embiid gets hurt again because he’ll be taking an even bigger load until Giannis is ready. This season would almost definitely be a wash despite the high end talent and then next season who knows what another year older embiid looks like. In a perfect world where everything goes as perfect as it can then yes it’s a trade you probably make, but in all likelihood it doesn’t end well and maxey asks out in 3 years.

As a fan of just watching fun basketball id much rather see what maxey and VJ become over next several years after all the bullshit we’ve had for the last several years.

Niceguydan8

-5 | 7 hours ago

It really is as simple as getting Giannis though

3my0 | Trail Blazers

7 | 7 hours ago

Suns tried that with KD cause he’s KD. More likely than not giving up a haul for a superstar doesn’t work out. It’s generally better to build around the superstar first and then get the ²⁄₃ option missing piece.

SonicdaSloth | 76ers

3 | 4 hours ago

Nets did it twice with KG and co and then KD/Harden

Clippers with Kawhi and PG then Harden

All HOF talent and not even a finals appearance

Seanswanshong

3 | 5 hours ago

If you’re stupid then yeah.

Herbertand3 | Nuggets

-1 | 8 hours ago

They’d be stupid not to trade him for Giannis.

solo118 | Knicks

13 | 8 hours ago

I mean the guy is simply rocking out as a rookie, he is a keeper

AccomplishedStyle600 | Knicks

12 | 7 hours ago

Didn’t Morey say similar things about Maxey a few years ago? If that’s any indication…

Seanswanshong

12 | 8 hours ago

Smart move. VJ Edgecome is a future all nba guard and he’s like 12 years younger than Giannis and will be way cheaper for the next 6-7 years

DemarcusLovin | NBA

10 | 8 hours ago

No brainer.

Iwentoofar

4 | 7 hours ago

Then Giannis aint going to Phillie. If I was MIL all talks start and end with him

Colorapt0r | Bucks

5 | 7 hours ago

I mean yeah. By all reports they haven’t even called us

Pyromania1983 | 76ers

2 | 6 hours ago

That’s fine

DankMemesNQuickNuts | Charlotte Bobcats

4 | 6 hours ago

I mean yeah I’d hope so they’d have to be braindead to trade that dude he’s awesome

onionnurve

2 | 7 hours ago

You trade VJ and he becomes the franchise player for another team. And then you start regretting the trade when he’s on a fast track to becoming a superstar somewhere else

Luciious

2 | 6 hours ago

Trust the process

Muted-Bumblebee-8987

2 | an hour ago

Love Giannis, but Id stick with VJ. Giannis is starting to turn into street clothes and we have 2 players like that already. While VJ may be taking a back seat now- it’ll be interesting how his game evolves in a few years.. Id do that trade with McCain, though- just depends about what picks we’re talking about and how many. Sixers need to start looking to the future and rebuilding if we cant get it done with this roster. Honestly, and it hurts to say it, I’d consider shopping Embiid if you could get some decent assets/picks and had any takers.

Generic_Commentator | Nets

1 | 8 hours ago

What does a Sixers trade for Giannis look like anyway? I can’t see the Bucks taking on PG’s contract (unless VJ is included?) and I can’t see the Sixers trading Maxey/Embiid.

TatersTot | PHI

5 | 8 hours ago

It won’t happen but the most realistic packages would be PG + VJ for Giannis, or PG + Jared McCain + 4 1st round picks (including the Clippers picks we own)

reanthedean | 76ers

2 | 7 hours ago

PG+VJ is not happening without picks attached

A2Eaton | Bucks

-4 | 7 hours ago

PG is a negative contract, especially for a team going younger. Not even Cooper Flagg is good enough to be traded for Giannis straight up with a bad contract included I don’t know what the Sixers fans are smoking. You all probably would have said the same about McCain last year and now look at him. This isn’t 2K.

No_Pea1499

3 | 5 hours ago

Bruh, Giannis would be shipped out ASAP if Dallas offered Coop+ bad contract. The dude is the youngest player in the NBA right now and dropped 49 points lol. What other offer could even top that?

junkit33

2 | 8 hours ago

PG has to go to salary match. Bucks are taking back a shit salary with any Giannis trade, that’s just how it works. But Milwaukee won’t really care either - by trading Giannis they’re giving up competing, and you still have to reach a salary floor.

PG, VJ, and a couple more firsts would be the core of the deal. I’d expect a serviceable vet or two coming back as well to Philly - Prince or Trent.

A2Eaton | Bucks

1 | 7 hours ago

Fairly reasonable take up until the serviceable vet part, not sure either of them are very serviceable at this point.

ZE_HAHAHA | United States

1 | 8 hours ago

It doesn’t look like anything unless VJ is included

TheStrongestTard

2 | 7 hours ago

Watch him slump his sophomore season and Philly fans lose their minds… and I say this as a supporter.

A2Eaton | Bucks

4 | 7 hours ago

That would never happen to a Sixers guard drafted in the past two years

Rocky-Rocker

1 | 7 hours ago

Why would anyone think there trading VJ?

Iwentoofar

1 | 3 hours ago

They’d have to include PG which will cost assets to move

Pyromania1983 | 76ers

1 | 3 hours ago

If we made ANY offer (and Milwaukee would likely and rightly reject), it would be PG, Jared McCain, our two Clippers firsts, and our own two tradeable firsts. Don’t think that cuts it.

Muted-Bumblebee-8987

1 | an hour ago

Thats the only move you make and Im not high on 4 firsts. Mortgaging future picks when its pretty clear you might need to blow this thing up is dumb.

Dumbass1171 | Bulls

0 | 7 hours ago

Dumb move

No_Conclusion9808

-2 | 8 hours ago

If I’m Philly I’m trading either or both of McCain and VJ. Embiids defense has taken a step back but with Giannis, Maxey and Embiid they should be the favorites in the East

[Neubeck] Spoke to a league source this morning who completely shot down the idea that the Sixers would trade VJ Edgecombe in any move, including in speculative deals people are talking about for Giannis. Should go without saying, but he’s part of the foundation in Philly.