Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Will Barton, F Kyle Kuzma, G De’Anthony Melton, F Deni Avdija, G/F Matisse Thybulle, 2025 First-Round Pick (WAS), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – WAS), 2027 First-Round Pick (WAS)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Zach LaVine, G Alex Caruso, 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – WAS)
Washington Wizards Receive: G James Harden
Of course, early season results mean more if we can explain them.
Sometimes, teams just lose. Perhaps their players just need some time to develop some chemistry. On the other hand, sometimes there are factors we can point to in order to explain why they’re losing.
The Philadelphia 76ers may fall into the latter camp. This team is loaded with talent, but they’re lacking a cohesive offensive attack. That may be due to roster construction as much as anything.
After all, James Harden is one of the best pick-and-roll ball handlers in the history of the game.
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With that said, Joel Embiid is no mere pick-and-roll finisher. He needs low post touches and isolation opportunities to play his game.
Surely, the Sixers will give this duo more time to gel. If they do decide to split them up, is this the right return for them?
