Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey acknowledged the team's disappointment at not acquiring any players under contract at the trade deadline for the first time in his six-year tenure, but expressed optimism about the current roster.
Morey stated that the team was looking to upgrade its rotation, but ultimately decided to keep their core intact after assessing the market and feeling that no deals were worth giving up valuable assets for. He emphasized the growth of Joel Embiid, the emergence of Tyrese Maxey, and the contributions from Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond, and Adem Bona.
Regarding Paul George's 25-game suspension, Morey said he was disappointed but expressed confidence that George would return and continue to be a key contributor. He highlighted George's importance on defense and his ability to provide shooting from outside.
The team's lack of guard depth is an area where they could potentially add reinforcements in the buyout market or through free agency. Morey acknowledged this concern, citing Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe as examples of players who have stepped up to fill gaps.
In terms of roster construction, Morey mentioned that the Sixers have two open spots and are seeking a balance between adding key contributors and maintaining depth. He expressed confidence in their current core and credited head coach Nick Nurse for adjusting his rotations to optimize player use.
The team's defense was highlighted as an area where they can improve with George's return. The 76ers' protocol for players taking medications or substances is unknown, but Morey stated that the team has procedures in place to ensure compliance with league policies.
Morey did not provide details on potential free agent signings or roster moves beyond their current core, which remains intact despite the lack of additions at the trade deadline.
Morey stated that the team was looking to upgrade its rotation, but ultimately decided to keep their core intact after assessing the market and feeling that no deals were worth giving up valuable assets for. He emphasized the growth of Joel Embiid, the emergence of Tyrese Maxey, and the contributions from Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond, and Adem Bona.
Regarding Paul George's 25-game suspension, Morey said he was disappointed but expressed confidence that George would return and continue to be a key contributor. He highlighted George's importance on defense and his ability to provide shooting from outside.
The team's lack of guard depth is an area where they could potentially add reinforcements in the buyout market or through free agency. Morey acknowledged this concern, citing Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe as examples of players who have stepped up to fill gaps.
In terms of roster construction, Morey mentioned that the Sixers have two open spots and are seeking a balance between adding key contributors and maintaining depth. He expressed confidence in their current core and credited head coach Nick Nurse for adjusting his rotations to optimize player use.
The team's defense was highlighted as an area where they can improve with George's return. The 76ers' protocol for players taking medications or substances is unknown, but Morey stated that the team has procedures in place to ensure compliance with league policies.
Morey did not provide details on potential free agent signings or roster moves beyond their current core, which remains intact despite the lack of additions at the trade deadline.
... dont get me wrong, i think the team's got some awesome young talent like maxey and embiid, but idk if it was worth sacrificing too much for them to try and make a deep playoff run 
... on the other hand, i'm glad morey seems optimistic about their chances with george coming back - defense is definitely an area where they need to tighten up 
... and what's up with paul george getting 25 games suspended? is that because he was using performance-enhancing stuff or something? 
he's become a legit superstar in my books. and those youngins like maxey and bona have been stepin up big time 
so yeah, i think morey made the right call on keeping their core intact... for now 
. They need someone with a bit more depth at guard to complement Maxey and Edgecombe. Just saying 
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. nurse seems to be doing alright with his rotations tho 
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The fact that George got a 25-game suspension is a major concern. What are they hiding? 
And what's with this 'no deals were worth giving up valuable assets' nonsense? Sounds like he just didn't want to pay for anyone. 
. gotta say though, 25-game suspension for george feels harsh 
but morey seems to trust him still, which is cool 
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. 25 games is a long time, especially in a high-stakes league like this. I hope he can come back refreshed and ready to roll, but it's gotta be tough on the team without him.
. He's so real about their weaknesses and strengths, but at the same time, he's keeping his cards close to his chest... kinda like me when I'm planning a surprise party for my BFF 
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. And I'm low-key worried about their protocols for player medications... what if George has to take some meds that aren't exactly on the league's approved list? *gasp* Okay, maybe I'm just overthinking it...
he's been benched like 3 times already 
and still gets a 25 game suspension for what? some minor weed incident? 
it feels like the team is trying to make him an afterthought atm. plus, they're just gonna go out there with maxey and edgecombe as their backup guards again? that's not a great look 
. Maybe Morey just played it too safe this time 
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they were saying they wanted to upgrade their rotation but I guess keeping it intact was the way to go 
it's cool that they're looking for a balance between adding key contributors and maintaining depth tho 
what do you guys think about the buyout market as an option? 
. But on the other hand, they seem confident in their core and believe that Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and others are going to carry them through 
. I think it's a smart move to keep things simple and not overpay for someone just to make room for another player 
like VJ Edgecombe 
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! Maxey's doin his thang too 
. Nurse does his thang too 
. Bring on next season 
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