New York Knicks Receive: G Jaden Springer, 2029 First-Round Pick (Top 3 Protected – PHI)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Immanuel Quickley
On the other hand, players alone don’t need to be ready to contend. Teams do, too.
On paper, the Philadelphia 76ers should be one of those teams. Unfortunately, at 8-8, they’ve looked far from the part. This team has a lot of issues to sort out if they’re going to accomplish their goals.
By contrast, the New York Knicks have been a bit better than expected at 8-8. This team is overperforming, but an NBA title remains an awfully ambitious target.
It’s ironic. These teams had vastly different expectations heading into the season.
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Yet, they’re both .500.
Does adding Quickley help the Sixers get where they need to be?