How This Trade Impacts Philadelphia 76ers

Based on everything we have heard involving the Philadelphia 76ers, this isn’t a trade with a high likelihood of getting done. They have made it clear what their asking price for Ben Simmons is and has shown no willingness to budge.

However, it would be hard to imagine the 76ers punting on a chance to upgrade the roster when they are seemingly so close to contending this season. With Joel Embiid playing at an MVP level, the time to make a deal is now even if this package only includes good role players.

Philadelphia’s depth would be unrivaled by anyone in the NBA if they accepted a trade like this. Their backup point guard role would be filled by Spencer Dinwiddie. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope knows what it takes to win a championship and provides another 3-and-D player that fits perfectly into the wing rotation.

Deni Avdija has immense upside and is already a rotation worthy defender with blossoming offensive skills. Corey Kispert is another sniper that would open the court up for the frontcourt players to get to work.

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The 2022 and 2024 first-round picks are ammunition to build a monster trade package for a star that becomes available in the offseason, such as James Harden or Damian Lillard.

Even players not readily available right now, such as Jaylen Brown, could be pried out of town with the package the 76ers can offer.

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If Philadelphia is intent on moving Tobias Harris’ contract before the deadline, they would have more than enough assets to sweeten a package involving him. One of the young players and draft picks could be included to facilitate a deal.