The Philadelphia 76ers' latest drama may have passed, with Paul George's 25-game suspension now a non-issue. With the team having gone 4-0 since the news broke, it appears that the Sixers' front office's strategy has held up despite the setback. But will it prove to be significant in the grand scheme of things?
For one, NBA.com's John Schuhmann points out that the Sixers have performed well with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid on the court without George, outscoring their opponents by 9.5 points per 100 possessions in 345 total minutes. This trend continued as they won their last two games without George or Embiid present.
The real question now is whether George's suspension will have a significant impact on the Sixers' win total come season's end. ESPN's writers seem to think that his absence may not be as impactful as initially thought, with Zach Lowe questioning the magnitude of the loss. The fact remains, however, that losing George for two months will disrupt the team's continuity.
The Athletic's Law Murray takes a different approach, suggesting that the Sixers could benefit from acquiring Kevin Love at the trade deadline. With an open roster spot already available, acquiring Love would simply give the team a player to waive and promote another talented prospect, Dominick Barlow.
Ultimately, it seems that the Sixers' front office has navigated the latest hurdle with relative ease. The real challenge now lies in maintaining their momentum and making any necessary moves to bolster their roster before the season concludes.
For one, NBA.com's John Schuhmann points out that the Sixers have performed well with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid on the court without George, outscoring their opponents by 9.5 points per 100 possessions in 345 total minutes. This trend continued as they won their last two games without George or Embiid present.
The real question now is whether George's suspension will have a significant impact on the Sixers' win total come season's end. ESPN's writers seem to think that his absence may not be as impactful as initially thought, with Zach Lowe questioning the magnitude of the loss. The fact remains, however, that losing George for two months will disrupt the team's continuity.
The Athletic's Law Murray takes a different approach, suggesting that the Sixers could benefit from acquiring Kevin Love at the trade deadline. With an open roster spot already available, acquiring Love would simply give the team a player to waive and promote another talented prospect, Dominick Barlow.
Ultimately, it seems that the Sixers' front office has navigated the latest hurdle with relative ease. The real challenge now lies in maintaining their momentum and making any necessary moves to bolster their roster before the season concludes.
they went 4-0 without him which is pretty impressive, but like law murray said maybe getting kevin love wouldn't hurt either 
dominick barlow sounds like a solid prospect too, gotta keep an eye on that young guy 
they were at risk of tanking when george got suspended but honestly i think that was a blessing in disguise for them lol i mean what if they had kept losing? they wouldve been out of playoff contention by now 
anyway idk about lowe wanting to bring in kevin love though i dont think he's the answer to their problems 
they need someone with way more swag than love 
. They've been playing great without him, but it's just 25 games – that's a chunk of time for an NBA game to settle in. What happens when they get back together and everyone's on the same page? Plus, Love at the trade deadline could be a game-changer... I mean, think about it 
i'm loving how they're handling this george suspension thing, 4-0 since it broke is no joke! but what's gonna happen when he comes back? will it be like nothing ever happened or will it throw them off their game? and omg law murray's idea about trading for kevin love is so fire 
dominick barlow could be the real deal 
. They beat up on some decent teams, sure, but we all know what really matters: how they perform when it counts most.
, the guy's a veteran, but he's been injury-prone for years. I'd rather see them build around the guys they already got, like Maxey and Embiid. They've shown that they can win with those two leading the charge, so why fix what ain't broke?
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. The thing that really gets me is how much continuity matters in the NBA. Losing Paul George for two months will still be felt, even if they're winnin'. They need to make some moves, maybe bring in a new piece to balance out their roster... I don't know, but somethin's gotta give 
️. I mean, we've seen how well they've done without him already, so I guess the question is, can they sustain that kinda success? 
. It's not like they're dominating anyone's league or breaking any records. I mean, what if they get to the playoffs and PG is back? Are they gonna magically win the whole thing? Please 
. And yeah, acquiring Kevin Love at the trade deadline is a solid idea - who wouldn't want another washed-up veteran on their roster? 
! One thing's for sure tho, with Embiid and Maxey leading the charge, I think we'll see some fireworks come February 
. tyrese maxey and joel embiid have been straight up balling out 
️, proving that the team's depth is real. now we gotta wonder if george's 2-month absence will hurt them in the long run 
. law murray's idea about acquiring kevin love at the trade deadline? i'm not sure, he's not gonna be that game-changer 
. they're doing alright, but can they keep this momentum going? only time'll tell 
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. i mean, george might not be a big deal for them right now, but if they're gonna make a move, it should be someone who can contribute more than just scoring 
! I mean, think about it, they already have an open spot on the roster, so it's not like they're losing anything by bringing in another talent 
. We'll just have to wait and see what the front office decides to do next 
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. still think they should trade for Love though, he's a vet and could help them out big time 
. plus, love at the trade deadline sounds like a solid idea... they could use another dominant big man and its always good to shake things up 
. Paul George is an amazing player, don't get me wrong, but he's not the difference-maker between winning and losing. The Sixers have other guys on their roster who can step up when it counts. And let's be real, if they're still 4-0 since the drama broke out, that's all that matters 
. I'd rather see them making moves to strengthen their bench than trying to acquire some aging veteran like Kevin Love just because he's available 
. They're not making any rash moves and are just focusing on getting back to full strength