The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a hot start this season and it is because of their new leaders. It begins in the front office and works its way down to the sideline. The Sixers look like the real deal early on and could continue to pursue some pieces at the NBA trade deadline.
Philadelphia is 16-6 which is good enough for first place in the Eastern Conference. Joel Embiiid is off to an MVP-caliber start but the front office put together a team that is well-balanced. Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers are new faces within the organization and it is paying off immediately.
The 76ers added Seth Curry and Danny Green in the offseason to be better space the floor around Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. This gave the team some much-needed help from three-point territory. As we approach the NBA trade deadline, they could be looking for some more help.
The Atlanta Hawks are another team that could look to make a move. Atlanta was busy in the offseason and they could continue that as we get closer to the NBA trade deadline. The Hawks are off to a 10-11 start this season.
Trae Young is leading the way with 26.6 points per game and shooting well from three-point range once again. There has been some talks of players like Clint Capela being on the trade market but this features another intriguing young player.
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers could help each other in this particular deal. Let’s take a closer look at what it might take.
