One NBA writer is proposing that the Philadelphia 76ers acquire shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Dallas Mavericks this summer.
Bryan Toporek proposed that the Sixers can get off small forward Tobias Harris’ contract by sending him to the Mavericks for Hardaway Jr.
“The Dallas Mavericks stand out as a potential landing spot for Harris regardless of whether they’re able to re-sign Kyrie Irving this offseason,” Toporek wrote. “They could clear nearly $37.7 million off their books for the 2024-25 season by packaging Tim Hardaway Jr. ($16.2 million) and Davis Bertans ($16 million early-termination option) with the No. 10 overall pick in this year’s draft ($5.5 million).
“They could also offer JaVale McGee, who has a $6.0 million player option in 2024-25, in case the Sixers decide against re-signing Paul Reed in free agency.”
Harris signed a massive five-year, $180 million contract with the Sixers in July 2019. He averaged 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists this season, shooting 50.1% from the field, 38.9% from beyond the arc, and 87.6% from the free-throw line.
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Philly lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in seven games despite having a 3-2 lead in the series.
“No one should expect the Sixers to fetch a massive haul for Harris, who remains one of the most comically overpaid players throughout the NBA,” Toporek wrote. “But teams with bloated, longer-term deals could value the ability to clear $39.3 million off their books after next season, particularly with the draconian new CBA set to take effect this summer. That could finally turn Harris’ contract into a positive asset instead of an albatross.”
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Hardaway Jr. averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists this season. He shot 38.5% from 3 in 71 games.
The Mavericks, despite having All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, didn’t even qualify for the play-in tournament.
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