One NBA writer is proposing that the Dallas Mavericks acquire Tobias Harris from the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks and Sixers:
Dallas Mavericks Receive: Tobias Harris
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: Christian Wood (Sign-And-Trade), Tim Hardaway Jr.
Harris has been the subject of trade rumors and backlash ever since he signed a five-year, $180 million contract with the Sixers in July 2019. He’ll make $39.3 million next season, the final year of his dea.
The Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers reached out to the Sixers about a Harris trade this summer, according to NBA insider Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The 30-year-old Harris averaged 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season while shooting 50.1% from the field, 38.9% from beyond the arc and 87.6% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tobias Harris, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
If the Sixers don’t trade Harris, new head coach Nick Nurse intends to get the swingman more involved offensively than he was under Doc Rivers last season as the fourth option behind James Harden, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
An anonymous member of the Sixers told NBA writer Keith Smith of Spotrac that the franchise “loves” Harris, whose father said the team hasn’t used his son correctly on offense. Harris also called out Sixers fans, saying casual supporters don’t understand how valuable he is.
“Offseason remarks aside, we love Tobias Harris and he knows that,” the anonymous member of the Sixers said. “He’s a really good player and a big part of everything we’ve been over the last several years. Nothing has changed about the way we feel about him.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Tobias Harris, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Sixers are currently dealing with Harden’s trade request, so it’s possible Harris could be moved with Harden. The Mavericks could start Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Harris, Grant Williams and Dwight Powell if Dallas’ front office figured out a way to acquire Harris from Philadelphia.
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