NBA/Sports Media: Colin Cowherd Just Reported Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid Don't Like Each Other

NBA/Sports Media: Colin Cowherd Just Reported Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid Don't Like Each Other Nov 8, 2018 18:40:47 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 18:40:47 GMT

Nov 8, 2018 18:12:18 GMT DSDSquared said:

Nov 8, 2018 18:06:11 GMT @screamingtreefrogs said:

I get it's early and may be way too soon to pull the plug - I said 'Christmas' before...

but what do you think about Fultz coming off the bench as a PG and being the facilitator and running with Redick as his shooter (rumor has it Kyle Korver can be had for cheap now too) - i.e. let Fultz run the 2nd unit with shooters around him (too bad Ily and Beli aren't there anymore)

you in turn stick Shamet in the lineup next to Simmons

I really like this kid - he can shoot and has confidence - pretty much what they drafted Fultz for. he pops a 3 with no hesitation.

Fultz seems better with the ball in his hands as a traditional PG - but that's Simmons role. maybe it's time to split them up soon.

I don't think Fultz is a 'bust' - he's just not that 'guy' they thought they drafted - i.e. a combo guard than can shoot lights out (who he was at Washington)

I am just not a huge fan of Fultz anymore. He does look much better with the ball in his hands, but to what end? He is only 20, granted, but I think he could make good trade bait. Still, our starting lineup should be Simmons, JJ, RoCo, Saric, and Embiid. Then Fultz can run the second unit with Shamet, Mikey M, and the crew.

what moves if any do you want at the trade deadline?

as for the above - I love the thought of keeping Redick in the bench as a sharp shooter (he's getting older too) - and giving the young kid Shamet a chance to run next to a Wizard in Simmons.

call me crazy - I know he has an insane contract - I think the Cavs will be looking at a fire sale this trade deadline. kevin love has never been 'the guy'; however to me would be the perfect 3rd Banana next to Embiid and Simmons.

It moves Dario to the bench where I think he'd thrive also.

1st Unit:

Simmons
Shamet
Cov
Love
Embiid

2nd Unit:

Fultz
Redick
Dario
zhaire/chandler/muscala/all dependent upon matchups

It's early - but I think they need to do something at the deadline - i.e, dangle that Miami 2021 #1 pick

the 2021 pick isn't likely to get Love - But if you're willing to eat that salary and them that #1 and throw in a Zhaire/additional asset it may be doable.