All three of those guys are worth bringing back for the right price. Buddy is probably the most iffy since he would probably need to take a significant pay cut for it to be palatable. Oubre is probably worth $15m a year but at that price we would really have to think twice. Hopefully we can get him for the MLE.
Would be really curious if Batum is considering another year.
mcnudo
I want them all back plus Lowry and Batum. Can we do better idk, and we need some athleticism. But we still need a third star as well. But I really liked this squad 😭 and we only had them for such a short time.
vicky255
He got his first glimpse of playoff basketball and was electric. The crowd was roaring with each 3 pointer he hit. Unfortunately that performance might be enough for someone to overpay. Look at how much niang got in free agency.
ashiglions
Bring them back
SuriMuriPuri
i know this is stupid and irrational and i’m a toxic sixers fan, but i feel very positive about next season, something feels different
and yes, all of these players should come back
xPTW3
Oubre for sure. Hield for 12 mil a year or it’s a no. Cam Payne would be fine for the minimum or very close to it. I want Batum and Lowry back for sure. Let Reed and Harris walk, try to get a Deuce McBride type, and an athletic defensive 4. 2018 PJ Tucker type of guy
LeadingWonder5875
Don’t bring back Lowry. He is too old. Every roster spot is valuable.
sobervgc
Payne 100% needs to be back. Having someone with the balls to create his own shot is something we desperately needed in these playoff games. Oubre I’m not sure about but signing him for the right price could be a nice piece down the line in a potential trade. Same with buddy
xychosis
Payne’s a solid backup PG who isn’t afraid to shoot. 100% want him back.
Oubre’s gonna be a bit pricey but he ticks every box that we need out of a wing sans maybe three point shooting. Def want him back.
Hield is a bit more questionable at the price tag he’s likely to command. But he’s a fantastic fit if he finds his usual form from three. Great off-ball movement shooter that can put it down a little to create by himself. Want him back but it’s harder to justify the price here.
MitsuSosa
Them 3 plus Lowry and Batum I wouldn’t mind having back as long as all of them are reasonable contracts. I feel like Oubre and Buddy would be the hardest to pull off a team friendly deal unless they are willing to turn down better offers to stay. Especially Oubre after how he performed most of the season
LuckyCulture7
Embiid talked about continuity in the team. I think it’s clear what his point of view is. I suspect he wants these guys back along with Batum and Lowry.
Harris, Reed, and Bamba are gone more likely than not.
bigfndan
I would love Hield and Oubre back, I feel like one of them is going to get a bigger contract offer than the Sixers are willing to pay though.
Payne is fine either way, depends on what shakes out with the draft and other free agents.
birdbirdbird2000
Lol at Cam Payne saying “I kinda like this locker room”
chin1111
Oubre is the only one that I would say meet his price of around $15 million a season; that’s starter money in this salary cap. Hield’s value is so hard to grasp because I think a shitty team would gladly pay him a lot of money, but if he wants to be on a good team, he’s going to have to take a steep pay cut for his level of production.
Cam Payne is a hell yes. Somewhere between the minimum and 6 mil per seems fair. Batum, if he wants to come back, is in PJ Tucker contract territory. About 10-12 mil per. Lowry should either take the minimum or try to be a coach. Seriously. I think Nurse and he have a great rapport, and Lowry is starting to have more value in his mind than on the court. But something tells me he wants one more season
Standard_Donkey8609
I’d bring back Cam and Kelly. Not sure how much money it will cost. The really need to find a playable backup 5.
dafl1p14
Oubre – I think it usually always boils down to money but Oubre is representing himself and seems like an off beat kind of guy that prioritizes vibes. He may have finally found a home in phillly after being a journeyman so hoping he finds a way to stay.
Cam – loved his willingness to pull the trigger. Vet minimum is perfect. But If Ricky council can take a step up and play himself into the rotation Cam might be expendable.
Buddy – ultimate risk /reward signing. Given how poorly he played we could get him on a cheaper deal but he single-handedly almost got us to game 7.
I personally believe the most important person we need to find a way to resign is Batum. I know he’s on the other side of 35 but the guy is a ball player. After watching Harris and BBall play DUMB basketball for many years on this team, Batum showed how vital it is having a SMART player in the rotation. Find a way Morey.
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Have to be on a minimum
All three of those guys are worth bringing back for the right price. Buddy is probably the most iffy since he would probably need to take a significant pay cut for it to be palatable. Oubre is probably worth $15m a year but at that price we would really have to think twice. Hopefully we can get him for the MLE.
Would be really curious if Batum is considering another year.
I want them all back plus Lowry and Batum. Can we do better idk, and we need some athleticism. But we still need a third star as well. But I really liked this squad 😭 and we only had them for such a short time.
He got his first glimpse of playoff basketball and was electric. The crowd was roaring with each 3 pointer he hit. Unfortunately that performance might be enough for someone to overpay. Look at how much niang got in free agency.
Bring them back
i know this is stupid and irrational and i’m a toxic sixers fan, but i feel very positive about next season, something feels different
and yes, all of these players should come back
Oubre for sure. Hield for 12 mil a year or it’s a no. Cam Payne would be fine for the minimum or very close to it. I want Batum and Lowry back for sure. Let Reed and Harris walk, try to get a Deuce McBride type, and an athletic defensive 4. 2018 PJ Tucker type of guy
Don’t bring back Lowry. He is too old. Every roster spot is valuable.
Payne 100% needs to be back. Having someone with the balls to create his own shot is something we desperately needed in these playoff games. Oubre I’m not sure about but signing him for the right price could be a nice piece down the line in a potential trade. Same with buddy
Payne’s a solid backup PG who isn’t afraid to shoot. 100% want him back.
Oubre’s gonna be a bit pricey but he ticks every box that we need out of a wing sans maybe three point shooting. Def want him back.
Hield is a bit more questionable at the price tag he’s likely to command. But he’s a fantastic fit if he finds his usual form from three. Great off-ball movement shooter that can put it down a little to create by himself. Want him back but it’s harder to justify the price here.
Them 3 plus Lowry and Batum I wouldn’t mind having back as long as all of them are reasonable contracts. I feel like Oubre and Buddy would be the hardest to pull off a team friendly deal unless they are willing to turn down better offers to stay. Especially Oubre after how he performed most of the season
Embiid talked about continuity in the team. I think it’s clear what his point of view is. I suspect he wants these guys back along with Batum and Lowry.
Harris, Reed, and Bamba are gone more likely than not.
I would love Hield and Oubre back, I feel like one of them is going to get a bigger contract offer than the Sixers are willing to pay though.
Payne is fine either way, depends on what shakes out with the draft and other free agents.
Lol at Cam Payne saying “I kinda like this locker room”
Oubre is the only one that I would say meet his price of around $15 million a season; that’s starter money in this salary cap. Hield’s value is so hard to grasp because I think a shitty team would gladly pay him a lot of money, but if he wants to be on a good team, he’s going to have to take a steep pay cut for his level of production.
Cam Payne is a hell yes. Somewhere between the minimum and 6 mil per seems fair. Batum, if he wants to come back, is in PJ Tucker contract territory. About 10-12 mil per. Lowry should either take the minimum or try to be a coach. Seriously. I think Nurse and he have a great rapport, and Lowry is starting to have more value in his mind than on the court. But something tells me he wants one more season
I’d bring back Cam and Kelly. Not sure how much money it will cost. The really need to find a playable backup 5.
Oubre – I think it usually always boils down to money but Oubre is representing himself and seems like an off beat kind of guy that prioritizes vibes. He may have finally found a home in phillly after being a journeyman so hoping he finds a way to stay.
Cam – loved his willingness to pull the trigger. Vet minimum is perfect. But If Ricky council can take a step up and play himself into the rotation Cam might be expendable.
Buddy – ultimate risk /reward signing. Given how poorly he played we could get him on a cheaper deal but he single-handedly almost got us to game 7.
I personally believe the most important person we need to find a way to resign is Batum. I know he’s on the other side of 35 but the guy is a ball player. After watching Harris and BBall play DUMB basketball for many years on this team, Batum showed how vital it is having a SMART player in the rotation. Find a way Morey.