Sixers Linked to Land Another Superstar
If Philadelphia loses James Harden this offseason, the future of the Sixers organization can be shifted drastically.
One conversation topic is the 76ers acquiring another superstar to pair alongside Joel Embiid.
The team wants to keep Embiid happy in hope that he hoists a Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in a Sixers uniform.
Recent reports have talked about the possibility of the Washington Wizards shipping Bradley Beal to Philadelphia if Harden does not return to the City of Brotherly Love.
Prior to Philly landing Harden in 2022, Embiid was pushing for the front office to acquire Beal because he believed they would fit well together. However, the Sixers opted to trade for Harden to chase a championship title.
Since the Wizards are in a position to rebuild, one of their first moves may be to unload Beal’s massive contract. Last summer, Beal was inked to a five-year extension worth over $251 million. The Sixers cap space will be extremely limited if they decide to trade for Bradley Beal.
Certainly, the deal will require the Sixers to include another large contract such as Tobias Harris (who has one-year remaining on his deal). Additionally, the Sixers will have to throw in a handful of future draft picks. This is a possible scenario for Philadelphia to land their next best option besides James Harden.
With Tyrese Maxey projected to be the starting point guard it can allow him to thrive even more if Harden departs. The thought of a lineup consisting of Beal, Embiid, and Maxey is very scary. Down the road, this could be a three-headed monster that becomes a true championship contender in the Eastern Conference.
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