The Sixers have a good chance of winning the first round if they play against Boston and Milwaukee. However, they still need to be careful with teams like Miami and Toronto. Boston may need to consider a trade to deal with Embiid and the Sixers.
The Atlanta Hawks have around 65 million expiring contracts, a team that struggles, and still playing Melo 25 minutes a night. It feels like a false dawn for the Atlanta Hawks to get to the Western Conference finals.
The NBA schedule may have eased up, but the behind-the-scenes drama might be getting worse for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rumors persist that Kyrie Irving is trying to sabotage LeBron James and the team. Meanwhile, a potential trade for Carmelo Anthony, Jamal Murray, and a Denver draft pick could offer the Cavaliers some leverage for future moves.
Bill Simmons suggests a potential trade between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers, involving Andrew Wiggins, a few contracts, and an unprotected 2018 pick for Kyrie Irving, while also addressing concerns over Wiggins’ scoring efficiency.
Bill Simmons and Joe House discuss the Kyrie Irving trade and the potential for Carmelo Anthony to be traded to the Rockets in a larger deal.