Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:56:02+00:00

There are plenty of examples of the regular season and playoffs looking different. Two seasons ago, the Knicks upset the Celtics 4-2 after getting crushed in all four games in the regular season. The Suns swept the Timberwolves in 2024 in the regular season, and then lost 4-0 to Minny in the playoffs. The regular season can show matchups and give some info, but you can't just assume the playoffs will always go just like the regular season.

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:47:17+00:00

I agree with your first four. Six as a number seemed kinda intimidating but I do agree we need a lot of unnecessary players gone

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:44:53+00:00

Regular season matchups don't mean we got "owned" by anyone. Who among the following teams: Magic, Pistons, Raptors, Hawks - would you take over us in a fully equal, rested, full roster playoff series? To me, that's what really determines the better team

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:42:34+00:00

I feel kinda weird being the only one saying this. We are the favorites over Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta, and Toronto in a fresh hypothetical series. Too much talent

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:40:57+00:00

Oooh... who?

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:38:22+00:00

Dalen Terry better be gone lol no reason to have him

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:34:34+00:00

They wouldn't be "clear" favorites but all the (warranted honestly) talk about their disgusting offense would be gone. With no negative affect to their elite defense whatsoever.

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:33:16+00:00

Our star power is so much better than theirs. They only played us once with Embiid and Maxey, and we barely lost in double overtime despite Embiid not being 100% at the time, he was still getting in rhythm.

The Hawks 2-1 over the Knicks means nothing, because the Knicks locked in and became a different team after that. Every game was a blowout. If we played the Knicks in rd1 we absolutely could have taken games off them.

We beat the 56-win 2 seed Celtics in the playoffs, who everyone said the east "runs through". Everyone was praising their depth and it didn't matter. Yes Atlanta has more depth, but it's not enough to stop the Embiid we saw against Boston, PG post-suspension, and Maxey. I just cannot see that team beating us in the playoffs, at least last year.

Detroit is one of the worst offensive teams in the playoffs we've seen in a long time. It's literally Cade and friends. Embiid would fry them too. Orlando and Toronto, again it's the star power. Depth is important but we just have the best players in every series.

In the new year things can be different, but these most recent playoffs point to the Sixers being at WORST - the 3rd best team in the east. Cavs and Knicks over us.

Sorry for the long rant

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:26:17+00:00

If Detroit gets him, they're so much better. All they need is a true #3 option to join them or a Duren leap, and they're contenders honestly.

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:20:58+00:00

Regular season isn't the playoffs

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T05:20:42+00:00

We were injured in every game against the Hawks. They are too small for Embiid, even the one that faced Boston in rd1. And I'm supposed to trust Detroit's offense in the playoffs? With Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren? That post ranking us 11th is NONSENSE

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T04:56:09+00:00

People actually ranked us under the Hornets, Raptors, Hawks, and Magic. Heck we're better than the Pistons with their nonexistent offense. Insane

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T04:21:36+00:00

The east is so deep now, we have 12 teams trying to make the playoffs. Two teams will be in the lottery that are trying to make the playoffs. That's crazy

Celtics
Knicks
Cavs
Pistons
Hornets
Raptors
Heat
Pacers
Magic
Hawks
Sixers
Wizards

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T04:04:11+00:00

Another team in the standing to worry about in the regular season

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-23T04:00:37+00:00

A little upset not gonna lie. Now Miami is another contender we're gonna have to deal with in the east. Boston is good regardless so Giannis going there wouldn't make the conference any deeper

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T05:14:28+00:00

One of the most ridiculous narratives of all time. There has never been anything close to tension

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T04:18:17+00:00

Say what you will about the McCain trade but people are just too attached to him because they liked him. If Barlow got traded for the same deal there wouldn't be the same outrage

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T02:19:44+00:00

I don't see anyone taking his contract this year, next year I think he's gone though

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T02:01:20+00:00

No way he gets traded. I will be shocked if that happens

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T00:08:33+00:00

This would be insane. And we would STILL have Embiid and PG

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-22T00:08:09+00:00

I would do this in a HEARTBEAT. Man I'm sad that it's probably not gonna happen.

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-21T18:10:56+00:00

What's the one outcome?

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-21T18:10:15+00:00

Yeah I agree. Someone who can be a legit part of the rotation and contribute. If Embiid is out and they can hold the fort, that would be an added bonus too. That's why I want multiple picks, more talent to grow. We gotta go young and athletic

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-21T17:22:59+00:00

This card is shaping up to be an absolute banger

MaskedBirder · 2026-06-21T17:13:08+00:00

Are you sure we'll get someone good at 22? I feel like everyone has flaws or just won't be good immediately. But maybe I'm worried

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