Making the Case: Philadelphia 76ers
We have seen the Philadelphia 76ers take big swings by acquiring names such as Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler in trades. James Harden was the most recent of these acquisitions. Could another big move be on the horizon?
As good as Tyrese Maxey has been, Damian Lillard would take the 76ers’ offense to the next level. He would form a dynamic pairing with James Harden in the backcourt with Joel Embiid anchoring the middle.
A trade would potentially give the 76ers the most-balanced big three since the Miami Heat in 2011. Embiid would be in the frontcourt while Lillard and Harden take care of business on the perimeter. Teams would be grilled for switching no matter how they choose.
If the Portland Trail Blazers are willing to move Lillard without getting Harden back, this is a win for Philadelphia. They will have to part ways with one of their young studs, but they can keep Maxey is another win. They are not going to trade Embiid under any circumstance.
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If the standard is a championship in Philadelphia, the 76ers should be looking to pull the trigger on a deal such as this one. Lillard has been linked to the Sixers as a potential destination in the past, and they’d get the job done here.
