Utah Jazz Receive: F Tobias Harris, G Tyrese Maxey, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHI)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Donovan Mitchell, F Royce O’Neale
The Philadelphia 76ers won’t be able to trade for Donovan Mitchell, or any star player, without including Tobias Harris’ contract. That is, of course, unless they’re willing to part with one of Joel Embiid or Harden. Consider this a bet that they’re not.
Harris’ contract is widely viewed as a net negative, but it’s worth the sweeteners the Sixers are attaching here. Obviously, this package is highlighted by Tyrese Maxey.
The 21-year-old was on a shortlist of the league’s most improved players this season, emerging as a potential star. He’d make an immediate replacement for Mitchell.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz add a draft pick in what’s expected to be a stacked 2023 class. Between that valuable asset and the addition of Maxey, they get their rebuild off to a fantastic start with this deal.
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On the other hand, either team could reject this deal. The Sixers could determine that Maxey has the opportunity to be as good as Mitchell shortly. They won’t be in the business of trading a star for a star. Meanwhile, the Jazz could prefer significantly more draft capital in exchange for Mitchell.
If that’s how either side feels, this next trade should satisfy them.
