The Philadelphia 76ers shocked the NBA world by acquiring James Harden at this year’s trade deadline. Darryl Morey, the league’s foremost star hunter, had done it again.
One could be forgiven for thinking he was finished. If the Sixers make a championship run this season, he might be. If they fall short of the ultimate prize, he may go hunting again. Based on everything we know about Morey at this point, we should expect nothing less.
One star the Sixers have been frequently linked to has been Bradley Beal. Suitors have been monitoring his availability for years on end. By all accounts, he wants to make it work with the Washington Wizards.
Still, if either he or the organization decides to discontinue their relationship, it won’t come as a shock.
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After all, they’ve struggled to even approach that same championship Morey is chasing under Beal’s tenure with the team. Moving on from their franchise player won’t be easy. It may be necessary.
If either side determines that to be the case, they’ll find plenty of suitors for Beal. Here’s the best trade package the Philadelphia 76ers can offer for his services.