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If that were true they wouldn't be trying to trade for him. I really think Holiday is the Pels to lose, the question is, if Philly throws a full max at him, $31 million, do the Pels match? $20-$25 million is already iffy territory, if you go full max then you do have to start wondering if Rubio + trade assets for Jrue + $17 million in salary difference between Rubio/Holiday is better than keeping Holiday at all costs. Or rather paying him that much makes will make Holiday the new Asik just like Asik replaced Gordon.

As much cap space as Philly has would they really throw the max at Holiday?

Why not throw the max at him if you are Philly and really want him?

They are in such a unique position to overpay with few consequences that if you are Demps that has to be concerning you if you don't want to max him.

I mean who does Philly need to re-sign? Ilyasova? Covington in 2019 and then Embiid in 2020?

Front load Jrue or just max him outright if you are Philly. They can more then afford it.

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Posted by TigerinATL

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Posted on 2/7/17 at 5:56 am to NOLA Bronco

I don't know if I'd agree that Okafor takes up the same space as AD. A lot of the highlights I'm seeing show him attacking the basket from 10-15 feet out because he's got a pretty damn good handle for a 7 footer. Again, I would see him filling the role we currently have Jones in minus pump faking from 3. Whether that's worth a 2018 1st is another question entirely and depends on what you can get for Jones. If Jones + Tyreke or Galloway can get you a mid-late 1st then I think you're better off taking Okafor who has upside and a cheaper deal than what Jones would likely cost to keep.

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