We have come to the Philadelphia 76ers in this series of trade targets for NBA teams. The Sixers remain the most interesting team on the list because of the piece they are currently holding onto and dangling.
Ben Simmons has not played this season and has not been traded. This has gone on for awhile now and that is something Daryl Morey said the franchise is comfortable with.
The Sixers general manager said that the team will not be moving Simmons unless they get a difference maker in return. Well, exactly what does that mean? It feels like all recent rumors have been of players that will not be included in a deal for Simmons.
The Sixers’ asking price was high at first but has come down a bit. With that being said, it does not feel like a deal is close but Philadelphia has to make something happen soon.
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As patient as Philly has been, they have not put themselves in a favorable spot. It is clear that they want a star in return but why would teams give one up for an input offensive player who has not stepped on the floor this season?
When he was not dealt in the offseason, the Sixers handcuffs themselves a bit in the Simmons’ talks. The Sixers are competing for a championship and that is the ultimate goal. It makes sense that they want another player to help accomplish this goal but it is unknown where it will come from.
The Philadelphia 76ers have cut out a lot of options but there are still some out there to go get. Here are three potential trade targets for the Sixers as we creep toward the deadline.
