Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F KJ Martin, C Boban Marjanovic, 2023 Second-Round Pick (HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: G/F Matisse Thybulle
On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers have an identity, and it’s not a complicated one: they’re star-studded.
Realistically, that’s an identity General Manager Daryl Morey tries to forge with every team he manages. In fact, he was the architect of the Harden-era Rockets. Now, he’s rejoined his bearded superstar on the Sixers.
Moreover, Harden isn’t the only holdover from those Rockets to now reside in the City of Brotherly Love. P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. have rejoined him there as well. It makes sense. Why not surround Harden with role players he’s comfortable with?
Morey will certainly be hoping that decision pays off this season. Anything short of a trip to the NBA Finals will make for a disappointing season for these Sixers.
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Between Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, that’s the standard this team has set for itself.
Does making this deal with his former team help solidify Morey’s odds of building a champion?