Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Derrick Rose, C Isaiah Hartenstein, F Obi Toppin, G Ryan Arciadiacono, G/F Svi Mykhailuk
New York Knicks Receive: F Tobias Harris
Of course, when two win-now teams get together for a deal, it can get complicated.
After all, both sides have the same motivations, right? Why would a team making a playoff bid trade the best player in a deal to another in the same situation – especially if they’re in the same conference?
Well, it depends on who else is on each roster. Teams can have the same goals, but different priorities they need to satisfy to achieve them.
For example, the Sixers could use a little more depth. On the other hand, the Knicks could just flat-out use more talent.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers & New York Knicks Updates
These teams are both in win-now mode, but they have different needs to meet in order to win.
Does this deal satisfy Philly’s needs?