@LesBowen I understand being concerned that the team could alienate a potential star player (see cutter gauthier). At the same time, you just have to look at the sixers to see what coddling star players during a rebuild does.
@LesBowen@RealThomasMott In lieu of having another serious bidder in the AJ sweepstakes, perhaps howie will use his “level of curiosity” as leverage in the trade negotiations to get max value. We’ll find out when the trade happens.
@LesBowen I don’t think it’s money that is being used as leverage to get Hurts to buy in/change. They’re leveraging his ego. The lack of an extension (and no talks either) tells him there are growth areas he needs to address or else they’ll part ways. His idols were never let go that way.
@LesBowen@Brianthemovie Yes, this is the exact right point. The eagles have portrayed themselves as a model org that takes care of their own. To not be more effusive about Stout is reminiscent of BDawk's release. Both are not "just another player/coach that we'll miss" even if it is time to separate.
@DerekBodnerNBA 3 pt shooter and glue guy off the bench who is articulate and knows how to handle pressure, fan scrutiny, and media. Guess we didn’t need any of that in Philly. 🙄 This is Daryl Morey's least defensible move IMO.