This podcast covers the news that Sixers fans have all been waiting for all season. Finally, the deal has been made. Daryl Morey pulled off a trade that shook the NBA world, where Ben Simmons was traded to Brooklyn for James Harden. We start the podcast off with Morey’s performance so far as the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations.
The following subject revolves around James Hardens’ fit with the 76ers. In this discussion, we dissect Hardens’ game and try to project what kind of impact he will have on the Sixers. We also bring up whether or not the team is better with Harden, even after losing Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond.
We then pivot to the departure of Ben Simmons. After talking about him for countless podcasts and immeasurable hours, we turn the page (for now) on Ben Simmons. We discuss our initial feelings when the trade was announced, predict how he will fit with the Nets, and debate if he actually makes Brooklyn a better team.
What will James Harden look like with the Sixers — and how much of a contender are they?
The last conversation gives the podcast a chance to offer our overall thoughts about the trade. We debate who won the trade, Brooklyn or Philly? We talk about the championship odds for the Sixers after this trade. We also run down the rest of the Sixers roster and identify the team’s needs. We offer thoughts on which players on the buyout market make the most sense for Philly.
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