Toronto Raptors Receive: G Anfernee Simons, C Jusuf Nurkic, G/F Shaedon Sharpe, 2025 First-Round Pick (POR), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – POR)
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G James Harden
Of course, some things just can’t be planned for.
You may plan a vacation. You can’t plan for the weather. If there’s a rain storm, you may not be able to have that day on the beach that you planned.
NBA teams have their plans disrupted as well. It’s one thing to look at a team on paper and draw conclusions about it. Sometimes, the games play out in an entirely different way.
For example, look at the Philadelphia 76ers. When they acquired James Harden, chances are they intended on keeping him for a while.
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Recently, rumors have suggested that if the Sixers don’t go all the way this season, he may be heading elsewhere.
Does acquiring Siakam allow them to make new plans?