Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal
In simple terms, this deal comes down to the Sixers having more primary ball handlers than the Sixers.
Kevin Durant is one of the best players in NBA history, but he’s as effective without the ball as he is with it. Kyrie Irving functions similarly. By contrast, all of James Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey are best with the rock in their hands.
That means Harris’ shot creation regularly goes unused in Philly. They use him mostly as a floor spacer. If that’s the plan, why not, you know, go out and get some floor spacers?
This deal lands the Nets two. Meanwhile, O’Neale is a direct upgrade over Danuel House Jr. Between him and P.J. Tucker, the Sixers would have a 3-and-D player at the 4 all night, which appears to be all they need from the position.
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With all of that in mind, the Sixers could win this trade – even if they’re moving the best player in it.
