Ranking 6 Possible Trade Acquisitions for the Sixers
While the Sixers have a lot of impressive pieces, they are missing one more piece to really put them over the top.
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Let’s dive in and see who could be a good addition to the Sixers.
1) Bradley Beal
I’d like to preface this by saying while Beal is easily the most talented of the players I’m about to go through, this would not be my most favorable trade if it meant losing Ben Simmons.
If Tobias Harris were instead the focal point of a trade package to acquire Beal, however, perimeter threat and scorer of his caliber alongside Simmons and Embiid would easily put the Sixers over the top.
2) Zach LaVine
Similar to the Beal trade, I would be hesitant to offer Simmons for LaVine, and would much rather give up Harris, even though I would be more hesitant than in the Beal trade idea.
LaVine can score from the outside at a high level as well as get to the basket with his ball-handling and finish strong with his incredible athleticism. I would be hesitant to include Tobias Harris however because I believe that Harris is better at creating his own shot, a skill the 76ers desperately need.
3) Kyle Lowry
Lowry comes in third because not only would it be exciting to see the six-time All-Star play in his hometown that he loves so much, but also because the veteran in his 15th season can offer some experience and leadership the 76ers would appreciate come playoff time.
Lowry can handle the ball at a high level as well as score from outside, two skills the Sixers will value greatly as they approach the trade deadline.
4) Patty Mills
One of the better Sixth Men in the league over the past couple of seasons, Patty Mills would be a great addition to this Sixers roster at a relatively cheap price at 32 years old. Similar to Lowry, Mills would add outside shooting and ball-handling to a team that needs it.
It may be tough to acquire Mills as he has long been a favorite for coach Gregg Popovic, but if some late draft picks and older players to make the money work (Mike Scott/Danny Green) can get it done, then the Sixers should pull the trigger.
5) PJ Tucker
PJ Tucker is one of the hotter names on the market, as he is a seamless fit on almost any team. The Sixers have a relatively balanced roster in which every player can hold their own, with the position most in need of an upgrade being the backup four spot.
Daryl Morey would love to replace Mike Scott with Tucker at this position, as Tucker can cover almost any position on the floor and would be a great leader for the second unit. However, the Rockets organization has a distaste for Morey at the moment and likely won’t give him a player with such a large market.
6) JJ Redick
Though he’s coming in at the last spot on my list, I actually wouldn’t hate a trade for JJ Redick.
This would give Joel Embiid one of his favorite teammates who can run one of the most effective dribble handoff plays the Sixers have ever seen. However, Redick is in the midst of one of his worst shooting seasons and the 36-year-old is too much of a liability on defense for the Sixers to spend serious capital on ahead of the playoffs.
The Sixers have lots of options ahead of the trade deadline, and will likely acquire one of the previously mentioned names as they look to get over the hump as they look to contend for an NBA Finals Championship.
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