Brett Brown may be coaching his final game with the Sixers this afternoon, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. With Philadelphia trailing Boston, 3-0, in their first-round series, it appears doubtful Brown would survive such an early playoff exit.
The embattled coach opted not to hold practice Saturday, replacing it with film study and optional shooting. There was also no media session, but Brown addressed his future after his team saw Game 3 slip away.
“I understand the circumstance,” he said. “My job is to focus on what I really can do. My players deserve that. I’ve been in the city seven years and tonight’s loss is what’s most on my mind. My effort truly is to try to find a way to win, and keep this series alive. Do my job for my players.”
Brown still has two seasons and $10MM left on his contract, but that may not stop the Sixers from pulling the trigger. They have taken several personnel gambles over the past two seasons to try to build a championship contender, including trades for Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris and the signing of Al Horford — a coaching change may be the next step.
Brown has a 221-344 record in Philadelphia, but much of that is distorted because he oversaw the “Process” years when the team didn’t mind losing to acquire draft assets. He was hired in 2013 after spending nine seasons as an assistant with the Spurs, and Pompey notes that he was originally brought in to oversee player development with the expectation that someone else would take over when the team started to contend.
Brown led the Sixers to 52 and 51 wins the past two years, and saw last season end with a heart-breaking seventh game loss to the eventual champion Raptors in the conference semifinals. Multiple sources tell Pompey that Brown played a role in breaking up that team because he no longer wanted to deal with the outspoken Butler.
This year, Philadelphia’s playoff chances appeared doomed once Ben Simmons was lost for the year with knee surgery. That and the guaranteed money still owed to Brown could make management think twice about the move, but it may not be enough to save his job.
Come what may….Brown isn’t the reason they can’t beat the better teams in the east.
He is gone. I see major changes in philly this off season. House cleaning
He’s done a decent job considering the circumstances and probably deserves another chance somewhere else. But he is gone.
There’s another Brown they should bring in… would be perfect for the job.
Need to pay 70 million luxury tax but f tax line 132.6 million
Trade Harris to Knicks for a 27th pick
Save 100 million payroll
That’s not how it works.
Idk about his numbers but not sure Knicks could actually get a player this off season better then Harris , he’s not that good though and his contract sucks
It would be better for Knicks to take bad contracts than sign crap vets
Knicks are unlikely to steal VanVleet and Harrell
Changed your mind again… ever tried gaming? That would suit your decision-making time frame. Save New York virtually before the basketball game even starts. Test your reflexes. I save my pad abuse by playing solitaire and cheating.
Making good trade is more important than coaching change
I know NBA allows Knicks and Warriors to make trade today
Does nba allow 76ers to make trade tomorrow?
Trust the process…..lol
Gee…where is El Don? Asweep?
1983. Philly is G-league material
Asweep …. that’s good lol
Embiid dominated 30/12 that is what I care about!!!
That’s weird.
I mean, Embiid I presume cares about winning, and not just having a good stat line.
Oh, I am sure he does wanna win rather than his performance! But I am a fan & I rather enjoy his greatness than see PHI win, as simple as! Although it seems above your comprehension level… must be a thing from beantown fans, right?
I can comprehend. you’re a fanboy.
Trade idea
Knicks get Embiid
76ers get RJ and Mitch
Knicks will sign free agents and trade away future picks like a candy
That is nowhere close to what the return for Embiid would be. Throw in this year’s first, 2022 first, and 2024 first and you might have something.
Trade idea according to a reporter
Warriors get Embiid
76ers get Wiggins. 2nd pick and Wolves 2022 unprotected first
Elton Brand will relocate to Knicks
He has to keep Knicks own future picks
Only if Scott Perry leaves Knicks for SAC
You’d have something alright. A G-league competitive team. The guy is talented, but a head case nobody wants to deal with
That’s a terrible trade idea.
Brown would be a good fit in Chicago right about now. Even better than Atkinson.
So Brown’s at fault? They get rid of a perfect complementary duo for Embid and Simmons in Saric and Covington, to try to build a super team with a guy who obviously was not going to stay (Butler). Then they bring in Al Horford, who is better suited as a Center in the modern NBA, to pair with Embid up front… They would have been much better off keeping the core of Embid, Simmons, Saric and Covington, as well as JJ Redick, and then maybe going out and signing a player such as Kemba Walker or even Kyrie to give them a legit guard, rather than the atrociously shooting Simmons (who would be a much better fit as a modern day point forward).
I feel it’s a combination. Obviously, this team isn’t constructed very well and Simmons would be better suited in the frontcourt. They sacrificed Butler for an aging big in Horford when center was already their biggest strength and the team lacks perimeter shooting beyond Burks and Milton
On the other hand, Embiid looks incredibly unmotivated and the team’s unprecedented struggles on the road almost have to be on the head coach. Brown did a decent job developing talent from the outset, but it’s probably a good time to part ways. That said, if the underachievement continues, we could see a significant front office shakeup
B I N G O
True, Embiid always seems somewhat unmotivated, kinda reminds me of Dwight Howard in his prime. All the talent yet doesn’t seem like he knows who to lead… Maybe it would be a good time to trade him. Maybe to the Warriors for that no 2 pick and a young player or two.
Keep that clown away from my Warriors. I wouldn’t want him in my locker room. Plus he’s hurt all the time and makes a crapload of money. Forget it.
Its too early to fire Brand though… after plucking Horford away and, apparently, rejecting Butler, Sixers may have a bad karma threat!
Good for Butler he finally got to Miami. If that Butler/BrettB rumor is true then the quicker Brown is forgotten about the better.
Guy’s gotta go… he was never a strength.
jumpshot’s “bingo” was for 123 or 13 ^ not this
Moving Butler was big mistake. He challenged ciach and team. They didn’t appreciate that from new comer. They didn’t realize Jimmys only one with basketballs. All he wanted was to win at all costs. Sixers weren’t ready. And they still not ready as we can all see. Coach is gone. And Brand should first. It’s one bad move after another. Sixers could be top team in East today. Instead they have to redo team.
Draft Jason not Markelle. Even Lonzo
Sign Butler not Tobias.
Sign DAngelo not Al
Horford and Harris still have good value. Time to grow some and move them both. Go get Jason Kidd
Horford and Harris have zero value with the contracts they have.
Not true Horford has 3yrs left at 27 mill. He’s a vet, mentor to young bigs. And can start until they are ready. Like Pelicans, Knicks, Kings, Suns. Nets is good fit. He is the solid big they need. You can get Allen back. There’s a market for him. You might have to eat some contract. I’d give Randle, Smith for him. Randle has 1 yr contract. Harris would be harder. But there’s a market. 4 yrs 35 mill not a CP3 contract. He’s 28 yrs old. They can redo team. They just need the guts to do it. Harris is from NY. He’d love to go to Nets or Knicks. He’s the 3rd star in Bklyn. You can get Allen, Dinwiddie and #1 pick. He fits well with KD and Ky.
Horford is washed and his true value is about a third of his current contract. The 76ers would either have to surrender future draft capital or absorb a significant portion of his contract to trade him
You are right on Horford but Harris has 148 million dollars left on his contract. Yes, you read that right. A career 16 point a game scorer has a 148 million dollars owed to him over the next 4 years.
You’re not wrong, but I feel as though Harris can at least positively contribute as a unique offensive threat. Horford is basically just there to grab rebounds and occasionally defend the post, which I’m sure the 76ers could pay any stagnant center to do
Horford looked silly today gesturing. He was supposed to be good for Embiid. He probably won’t make an effort for another couple years.
If Celtics had him they’d be in Finals. He was never a mix in Philly. He’s a double double machine who plays D. He’s more a Center, can play small ball center. If you have aEmbiid why sign him. Hate the game not the player. Management has blown it big time. Even Simmons is not playing right position. He’s suppose turn down 110 million for 4 yrs. Please lol.
Embiid must have rejected him. His loss. Embiid doesn’t communicate with Simmons either. Embiid is probably the problem; he did not play hard. Did not even play medium! Maybe Horford’s “own” gesture was intended to fire up teammates.
Best thing for Horford is a trade— an Embiid trade! I note that Horford’s sister was tweeting the same thing but avoided the word trade. But how likely is that.
First they should try a new coach. I think I posted this last year.
Completely agree Embiid has got to go…all the best to who ever lands him…which will likely still be Philly based on Brands current resume.
Please come back to reality.
Tatum was always gonna be drafted by Boston. Colangelo traded up to 1 because he believed Fultz was the better team and didn’t want to lose out (google it).
Butler was never gonna sign in Philly (article on Bleacher Report).
Ime Udoka will be the next coach. Jason Kidd? C’mon dude.
Al Horford this year playoffs
Average per game 7 points
109 million contract@7 points
Each point 15.6 million dollars
Make. 3 pointer 47 million dollars
No one signs contract for playoffs. Why don’t you leave the adults alone. Get a pet, it will help.
Ben Simmons and Al Horford for Andrew Wiggins, the second overall draft pick, a future first and the 18 mil trade exception.
1. Curry
2. Thompson
3. Simmons
4. Green
5. Horford
1. Ball/Haliburton
2. JRich
3. Wiggins
4. Harris
5. Embiid
GSW get a title contender team and also build for the future getting Ben Simmons to take over after Curry Thompson and Green. Does come with a cost ofcourse but Simmons passing, defence and driving mixed with GSW shooting and title ambitions it’s a great match.
Sixers get to clear themselves of Horfords deal and get back a good return for Simmons. They stay young, competitive and can continue to build for the future.
LaMelo Ball and Embiid on the same team is a timebomb waiting to happen
Sixers would likely be choosing 1 from Wiseman/Edwards/Ball/Haliburton
Not a chance
GS is gonna make a run for Giannis if he leaves Mil
TJECK109@, Yes absolutely the number one goal here. In case that doesn’t happen though, there’s some other pretty good options out there.
Can try make a run for Giannis but no guarantees. Why not throw the Sixers a trade?
Simmons>Russ@ not bad.. I think I would go for that. Horford has mad intangibles and doesn’t have to have the ball to be happy. Simmons would be like Draymond Green has been the last five years. Point forward and run the show and find the shooters. And I don’t think Simmons would be upset with not being a primary scorer. He’d probably be happy scoring 12 on drives to the basket and averaging 14 assists to the jump shooters.
Even with the contracts I think the Warriors would do something like that for the next three years. Then they have to start over but it would give them a heck of a title shot each of the next three years.
Yeah I think GSW defensively would be really tough. You have Klay Simmons Green and Horford. Great, switchable defenders.
Offensively you would have 3 really good passers of the ball Curry Simmons and Green for a great offence. You have 2 really good off the ball catch and shooters with Curry and Klay and you also have 2 bigs in Green and Horford with respectable jump shots. The only liability would be Ben can’t shoot the three but I think the offence would be fast paced, lots of passing which would be good for all players.
Plus long term wise you’d have a future star to build around in Simmons. Curry Klay Draymond these guys are all older and had Injuries so Simmons would be a move for the future and as they get older 35+ they would take less money and still attract Free agents.
Maybe you can restructure Horfords deal, guaranteeing the final season if he’s willing to make it 24/25mil each season for 4 years, instead of 28mil declining and the last year half guaranteed. Take less now to save the GSW on the tax bill and be successful
Sixers should trade embiid not simmons.but if sixers want to trade simmons,better if he trade to bulls.lavine > wiggin.lavine,thad,opj and 2021 1round pick.opj is expiring.
Trust the process!!
Overdue. Brand needs to go too. Based on the timeline, it appears to be more Brown’s philosophy than Brand’s that’s led to the way Philly has utilized, and structured its team around, Embid and Simmons. Brown had a hand in hiring Brand.
The organization doesn’t have to determine who’s to blame. It’s a once in a generation that a team gets to draft both an Embid and Simmons. They have to try a different approach while time is still on their side. If the combination still doesn’t work, then it’s time to break them up.
76ers need to attach 4 Firsts to dump Horford Salary
He’s not a good coach but this is also not a good team. The one that should be fired is really the GM. Simmons and Horford were absurdly bad contracts.
Warriors would love to have Simmons. Sixers never moving him. They’d be dumb to do it. Sixers have to redo team. If you saw gm3. They were winning in last 3 mins. Embiid threw ball away twice. It went from 1 up to 5 down. In less than 2 mins. No one talks about that. Embiid try to pull a Kobe. Simmons needs to go to front court. And they need a scoring PG. Walker would have been better than Horford. This is on management and coach. Not on players.
Knicks will take Horford. Me and my Dominican brothers would live to have him.
Randle, Smith future 2nd rd pick or you can have Payton. Or Harris from my hometown Queens
Randle, Knox, Smith and a future #1 pick.
Tell Brand to call us …..
To state the obvious but how on earth is Elton Brand not in the mix…Brown’s time is done for sure.
It’d be a tough break for Brown if the 76ers fired him because that mess isn’t entirely his fault. Coaching is a results based business though. Reportedly he also had a hand in convincing the team to move on from Butler. So he absolutely shoulders some of the blame in that mess.
They need to clean house in that organization from the top down. They’ve built it like a fantasy team, with no thought given to roster fit. Horford’s double doubles looked great when they signed him, I’m sure. He doesn’t work next to Joel, however. Harris isn’t a bad player, but he’s not worth that type of money.
Now they’re either going to have to attach picks to Harris and/or Horford to move them for salary relief to sign better fits; or move Joel. They might be best off trading Joel for as many picks as they can, which unfortunately for them they’re then going to need to attach to Harris in an attempt to move him out.
Brett Brown lost the team during the season. Most of the players no longer respect him as the HC (that has nothing to do with him as a man).
Ime Udoka will be the next head coach.
Your first part was true.
Not so sure about the last sentence… don’t put up the house on that.
Then again, still owing Brett 10mil, if they have to go cheap for all the covid financial uncertainties, Ime wouldn’t be a bad choice.
A good one, actually. Sans that, they go in a different direction.