Daryl Morey acknowledged that his team's inability to find rotation upgrades for head coach Nick Nurse was a disappointment, but he remains optimistic about the group. He believes they are still an exciting team and that fans should be excited about them.
When asked if ownership was willing to allow him to surpass the luxury tax threshold, Morey said that if they had found a deal that he thought could move the needle for winning, they would have ended up above it. However, no such deals materialized.
Morey expressed optimism about their chances in the Eastern Conference, saying that they feel like they're in the mix with the top teams. He also mentioned that they've been playing well lately and that they think this core will still win at a high level.
Regarding Paul George's 25-game suspension, Morey said he's disappointed but understands the importance of discipline in the league. He believes George wants to be out there fighting more than anyone and is confident that he'll come back strong.
Morey also discussed the team's defense, saying they'll have to be next-man-up with Paul George suspended. However, he's optimistic about their ability to adapt and improve defensively.
In terms of roster reinforcements, Morey acknowledged that the team needs two spots filled but believes they can do so without making any significant moves. He hopes to re-sign Quentin Grimes long-term.
Morey expressed his disappointment at not being able to find a trade deal that would have improved the team's chances of winning. However, he remains confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run as one of the top teams in the East.
The team will now focus on preparing for the playoffs and getting back to winning ways. Despite an anticlimactic deadline, they're still optimistic about their chances and look forward to the challenge ahead.
Morey also discussed the sustainability of Joel Embiid's current play and availability. He believes Embiid is improving and that his work ethic has allowed him to reach a higher level.
The team will need to find ways to balance roster balance while keeping an eye on their financial situation. Morey acknowledged that they have two open roster spots to fill but doesn't think it'll be difficult to make the necessary moves.
In terms of the buyout market, Morey said he thinks the Sixers could poach players from other teams looking for a fresh start. However, no specific targets are being considered at this time.
Overall, Morey remains optimistic about his team's chances and is confident that they can make a deep playoff run despite an inactive deadline.
When asked if ownership was willing to allow him to surpass the luxury tax threshold, Morey said that if they had found a deal that he thought could move the needle for winning, they would have ended up above it. However, no such deals materialized.
Morey expressed optimism about their chances in the Eastern Conference, saying that they feel like they're in the mix with the top teams. He also mentioned that they've been playing well lately and that they think this core will still win at a high level.
Regarding Paul George's 25-game suspension, Morey said he's disappointed but understands the importance of discipline in the league. He believes George wants to be out there fighting more than anyone and is confident that he'll come back strong.
Morey also discussed the team's defense, saying they'll have to be next-man-up with Paul George suspended. However, he's optimistic about their ability to adapt and improve defensively.
In terms of roster reinforcements, Morey acknowledged that the team needs two spots filled but believes they can do so without making any significant moves. He hopes to re-sign Quentin Grimes long-term.
Morey expressed his disappointment at not being able to find a trade deal that would have improved the team's chances of winning. However, he remains confident in their ability to make a deep playoff run as one of the top teams in the East.
The team will now focus on preparing for the playoffs and getting back to winning ways. Despite an anticlimactic deadline, they're still optimistic about their chances and look forward to the challenge ahead.
Morey also discussed the sustainability of Joel Embiid's current play and availability. He believes Embiid is improving and that his work ethic has allowed him to reach a higher level.
The team will need to find ways to balance roster balance while keeping an eye on their financial situation. Morey acknowledged that they have two open roster spots to fill but doesn't think it'll be difficult to make the necessary moves.
In terms of the buyout market, Morey said he thinks the Sixers could poach players from other teams looking for a fresh start. However, no specific targets are being considered at this time.
Overall, Morey remains optimistic about his team's chances and is confident that they can make a deep playoff run despite an inactive deadline.
and yeah i feel him about the defense being next-man-up but we all know how that works out sometimes lol maybe they can pull off the miracle adjustment and suddenly become a top team in the east 
anyway i think joel embiid's sustainability is real and if they keep feeding him stats he'll be unstoppable 
and grimes hopefully gets his long-term deal so thats a plus 
like, i know its disappointing 4 them but i dont think it means they cant make a deep run in the playoffs 
idk about paul georges suspension tho, thats def a bummer for him but at least he'll come back strong 
and morey seems pretty chill about it all 
. Like, he says they're in the mix with top teams, but have you seen their record lately? 
It's not like they're dominating anyone. And don't even get me started on the luxury tax situation - if ownership wasn't willing to budge on that, it's hard to see them making any significant moves 
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, though. He's a talented player and I love how Morey is standing up for him 
. But what really gets me is the defense - they're gonna have to wing it with PG suspended? That's a big ask 
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, though. He's been solid for them and I think he's worth the investment 
. Maybe they can find some hidden gems in the buyout market? 
Yeah right, no teams ever say that when there's no big move happening! Like he's trying to convince himself as much as everyone else. But seriously, a 25-game suspension for PG? That's a bummer. But Morey's all like "Paul George is gonna come back strong and our defense will be fine"... fingers crossed 
And oh yeah, we need two more spots filled but he thinks we can do it without making any big trades... sounds like a plan! Except when it comes to buying players in the buyout market, he's all meh. Maybe that's just because he knows nobody wants to leave Philly 
, I mean, no significant moves, cool, because that's exactly what we needed - more mediocrity 
. On the bright side, PG is gonna come back strong and we'll forget all about his suspension 
. And let's be real, who needs a trade when you've got Joel Embiid on your team? 
Morey says they'll make it work without making any significant moves, but I'm skeptical. How hard can it be to find some solid depth on the roster?
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Still love their vibe, think they've got a great core and Embiid's been killing it lately 
what i'm most worried about is the buyout market - we all know how crazy that thing can get 
. I'm still waiting for them to make some significant moves to bring in some real talent... or at least someone who can finally step up and lead this team to victory 
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... like, what did the guy even do?! And I'm not trying to be a hater, but $50 million+ for him? It's just a lot of scratch 
But you know what? Daryl Morey still believes in his team, and that's what matters. They've got a solid core led by Joel Embiid, and if they can find the right balance, I think they'll be just fine. 
They might not have made some of those big moves, but sometimes it's about the small things that make all the difference.
! I think Daryl Morey hit the nail on the head when he said we're an exciting team, even without some of those rotation upgrades 
! Of course, we need to find some roster balance, but I trust Daryl and the team to make it happen 
. Bring on the playoffs, baby! 
. I mean, they've got some talented players like Joel Embiid, but their defense has been a major issue all season. If Paul George is out for 25 games, it's gonna be tough to keep up with the top teams in the East 
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️. I'm excited to see how the playoffs play out, the Sixers are definitely in the mix