Portland Trail Blazers Receive: F Tobias Harris, G Tyrese Maxey, 2029 First-Round Pick (PHI)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Damian Lillard
Meanwhile, if anybody was going to be the mastermind behind a shocking deal this season, it would probably be Daryl Morey.
After all, Morey was the man who brought James Harden to Philadelphia. He was also the man who brought James Harden to the Houston Rockets – along with Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook.
Morey is known for chasing stars above all else.
He may not get a perfect score as a GM – he seems to undervalue role players, and he’s loose with assets – but give him this: he’s ambitious.
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Moreover, it’s a fact that star power reigns supreme in the NBA. Generally, the most talented teams have the best chance of winning NBA championships.
Does this deal give the Sixers the league’s most talented team?