View Poll Results: What should we do at the trade deadline

SirCharles34 · 02-17-2007, 03:56 PM

Billy King has said, he has no intention of trading Andre Miller at the trade deadline. But I say how can you not, if the Heat, Lakers or Cavs who are all desperate for a quality pt guard offers up an expiring contract that will allow us to free up cap space to sign free agents next season.

Not sure who is in next years free agent class but it would be good if we had the cash to bid on them.

On the flip side, I like Miller and I think his veteran leadership is what this young club needs esp when we add those 3 rookies next season. Plus, he's relatively cheap as far as good point guards in the league.

**Sliccat** · 02-17-2007, 08:14 PM

Well, I'd like to see Williams start, but barring that or a PG pick, I'd keep Miller.

**Coatesvillain** · 02-18-2007, 12:12 PM

I really like Miller and I don't want to move him, but...

I would like to see Louis Williams get more time, he has shown a lot of growth from this point last year to now. This post deadline stretch should be time to see if he can be a starting PG eventually, or if he's the 7th or 8th man off the bench material.

**Sliccat** · 02-18-2007, 12:44 PM

Really, starting Williams is a win-win. We get to see what he's capapble of, and even if he bombs out, what's the worst that can happen? We get a better lottery pick.

SirCharles34 · 02-18-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coatesvillain

I really like Miller and I don't want to move him, but...

I would like to see Louis Williams get more time, he has shown a lot of growth from this point last year to now. This post deadline stretch should be time to see if he can be a starting PG eventually, or if he's the 7th or 8th man off the bench material.

Williams gets lots of assist in limited minutes. I want to see what he can do with more playing time. He has to work on his shot selection too.

fchud84 · 02-19-2007, 03:49 AM

There is NO way we should trade Miller, he is a QUALITY point guard, you know there will be demand for him if we put him up, therefore he must be something special, and anyway he is one of the best pure point guards going at the moment, as amazing as Iverson was (my favourite all time Sixer), Williams who i have big big hopes for will learn much more in being a productive PG from Miller, AI was always a true out and out scorer who can pass the rock too, an SG.

We need to build and transform the team into a solid unit, meaning keeping players adn purchasing players who know there roles and adhere to them whilst maintaining a 'team' element. Miller has done very well so far, pity he just looks depressed with the situation he's in every time i watch a Sixers match. If anyone needs to be traded its Dalembert/Hunter/Henderson/Smith(only 1 yr left on contract anyway)/Ollie...to me these lot are expendable.

Im a fan of Dalembert and Hunter but please come on, we are one of the top teams historically and fan based wise in the East, we are one of the elites playing like one of the worst, Dalembert has been in teh League for over 5years and has developed a little each year, he had terrible figures last year, he has poor court awareness, no top team would have him as starting Centre, he is a good shot blocker but thats it, you can keep him if you have a perennial PF who compensates for his lack of skills, but we dont we have bloody Alan Henderson and Joe Smith (hopefully Randolph will develop into a decent backup, but thats all he'll be). Hunter is having a 'honeymoon period' where he's doing well, but he wont be playing this way for the rest of his career, if anyone thinks we are going anywhere with Dalembert and Hunter as a 1/2 combination, you need you're head sorted.

Also, unless Green and Korver can be more consistent, or can accept a lifetime of being a backup to our starters one day, they should go too, we can keep average players who have occasional good games and delude ourselves that they will become good players they wont! We nees a complete shift in the style and roste building around, Igoudala, Miller, with Williams and Carney coming through. But if Carney stars to mature as aplayer soon, hopeful he does, he's not going to stay, Iggy and Carney's game are too similar, shot blocking, dunkers, they're swingmen, both young who will want to start not be backups, so in the future when Carney matures it will be another choice, who to keep as your swingman, AI or Carney....for me its AI all the way.

what do you think?

DieSlow69 · 02-19-2007, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fchud84

There is NO way we should trade Miller, he is a QUALITY point guard, you know there will be demand for him if we put him up, therefore he must be something special, and anyway he is one of the best pure point guards going at the moment, as amazing as Iverson was (my favourite all time Sixer), Williams who i have big big hopes for will learn much more in being a productive PG from Miller, AI was always a true out and out scorer who can pass the rock too, an SG. We need to build and transform the team into a solid unit, meaning keeping players adn purchasing players who know there roles and adhere to them whilst maintaining a 'team' element. Miller has done very well so far, pity he just looks depressed with the situation he's in every time i watch a Sixers match. If anyone needs to be traded its Dalembert/Hunter/Henderson/Smith(only 1 yr left on contract anyway)/Ollie...to me these lot are expendable. Im a fan of Dalembert and Hunter but please come on, we are one of the top teams historically and fan based wise in the East, we are one of the elites playing like one of the worst, Dalembert has been in teh League for over 5years and has developed a little each year, he had terrible figures last year, he has poor court awareness, no top team would have him as starting Centre, he is a good shot blocker but thats it, you can keep him if you have a perennial PF who compensates for his lack of skills, but we dont we have bloody Alan Henderson and Joe Smith (hopefully Randolph will develop into a decent backup, but thats all he'll be). Hunter is having a 'honeymoon period' where he's doing well, but he wont be playing this way for the rest of his career, if anyone thinks we are going anywhere with Dalembert and Hunter as a 1/2 combination, you need you're head sorted. Also, unless Green and Korver can be more consistent, or can accept a lifetime of being a backup to our starters one day, they should go too, we can keep average players who have occasional good games and delude ourselves that they will become good players they wont! We nees a complete shift in the style and roste building around, Igoudala, Miller, with Williams and Carney coming through. But if Carney stars to mature as aplayer soon, hopeful he does, he's not going to stay, Iggy and Carney's game are too similar, shot blocking, dunkers, they're swingmen, both young who will want to start not be backups, so in the future when Carney matures it will be another choice, who to keep as your swingman, AI or Carney....for me its AI all the way.

what do you think?

WHAT WAS THAT!!!!......cough#@#$ paragraphs please cough#$#@

fchud84 · 02-19-2007, 10:06 AM

what do you mean 'what was that'?, sorry about the paragraphs, or lack of

**speedythief** · 02-21-2007, 01:38 PM

I don't think you need to trade Miller. His contract is heavy but it isn't going to cripple you or even hurt the books for very long. Its unfortunate that the Sixers are still paying McKee and Webber; this summer could've shown a quick turnaround with some decent free agent signings and good rookies.

SirCharles34 · 02-21-2007, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fchud84

There is NO way we should trade Miller, he is a QUALITY point guard, you know there will be demand for him if we put him up, therefore he must be something special, and anyway he is one of the best pure point guards going at the moment, as amazing as Iverson was (my favourite all time Sixer), Williams who i have big big hopes for will learn much more in being a productive PG from Miller, AI was always a true out and out scorer who can pass the rock too, an SG. We need to build and transform the team into a solid unit, meaning keeping players adn purchasing players who know there roles and adhere to them whilst maintaining a 'team' element. Miller has done very well so far, pity he just looks depressed with the situation he's in every time i watch a Sixers match. If anyone needs to be traded its Dalembert/Hunter/Henderson/Smith(only 1 yr left on contract anyway)/Ollie...to me these lot are expendable. Im a fan of Dalembert and Hunter but please come on, we are one of the top teams historically and fan based wise in the East, we are one of the elites playing like one of the worst, Dalembert has been in teh League for over 5years and has developed a little each year, he had terrible figures last year, he has poor court awareness, no top team would have him as starting Centre, he is a good shot blocker but thats it, you can keep him if you have a perennial PF who compensates for his lack of skills, but we dont we have bloody Alan Henderson and Joe Smith (hopefully Randolph will develop into a decent backup, but thats all he'll be). Hunter is having a 'honeymoon period' where he's doing well, but he wont be playing this way for the rest of his career, if anyone thinks we are going anywhere with Dalembert and Hunter as a 1/2 combination, you need you're head sorted. Also, unless Green and Korver can be more consistent, or can accept a lifetime of being a backup to our starters one day, they should go too, we can keep average players who have occasional good games and delude ourselves that they will become good players they wont! We nees a complete shift in the style and roste building around, Igoudala, Miller, with Williams and Carney coming through. But if Carney stars to mature as aplayer soon, hopeful he does, he's not going to stay, Iggy and Carney's game are too similar, shot blocking, dunkers, they're swingmen, both young who will want to start not be backups, so in the future when Carney matures it will be another choice, who to keep as your swingman, AI or Carney....for me its AI all the way.

what do you think?

At this point, Sammy isn't going anywhere via trade this yr because there isn't a demand from a playoff team for a big man. But I wouldn't mind moving him next season. He's not worth his contract. Miller otoh, is in demand and teams might be willing to fork over an expiring contract and a pick for him. Like I said earlier, I'm split on him whether he's traded or not is a win-win for us. 1. We're not going anywhere this season anyway, so losing him won't hurt. 2. If AM is traded, Williams then sees for minutes and I'm curious how he performs with more playing time. I'm hoping he turns out to be another Monta Ellis or close to him. Monta came out of the same draft and is also a 2nd Rd Pk.

And once Shav gets healthy, and this might be a reach, but I think he can be another Bobby Jones. He has the defensive skills but needs to work on his offensive game.

Noob · 02-22-2007, 01:20 PM

I think I'm like most of the rest of you and 50/50 on whether we should keep Miller or not. I think he is and will be good for the team and his veteran leadership could compliment any players we pick up in the 1st round of the draft, however, if there is demand for him and it relieves us of some cap space then that's also a benefit - especially if we can't shift Sammy's contract to anyone.

On a side note, when is Shav due to be back? How's his recovery from the injury coming along?

Zuca · 02-23-2007, 01:36 PM

They should have traded Joe Smith to Bulls for Sweetney and Malik Allen. Would make even more sense since Henderson was traded away, and Joe will walk away after this season, so they could've evaluated a young good player in Sweetz.

SirCharles34 · 02-23-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuca

They should have traded Joe Smith to Bulls for Sweetney and Malik Allen. Would make even more sense since Henderson was traded away, and Joe will walk away after this season, so they could've evaluated a young good player in Sweetz.

no freakin way. Smith's big contract comes off the books next yr.

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