Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal
Arguably, no team has more pressure to win a title this season than the Sixers.
Harden’s player option looms. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that if the Sixers don’t win it all, Joel Embiid could request a trade as well. The sky could be falling for the Sixers.
If it is, they ought to rebuild. In that event, this would only be the second biggest return they’d be receiving this summer. The haul they’d get for Embiid would be immeasurable.
That’s not to sell this package short. If the Sixers are rebuilding, they’ll need young players and draft picks.
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Barrett, Toppin, and three first-round picks are a strong return for an aging Harden in a contract year. Even if it puts their championship ambitions on hold.