As the trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers have two high-profile trades. One of them was a big 5-for-1 trade, and the other was a puzzling 2-for-0 trade. These two deals not only have an impact on the 76ers' roster, but also reveal some of the team's management's strategies and considerations.
First, the 76ers made a shocking 5-for-1 trade, sending Morris Jr., Korkmaz and three valuable second-round picks to the Pacers, aiming for the three-point sharpshooter Hield. Hield has averaged an impressive 25 per game so far this season7 minutes of playing time can contribute 12 points and 32 rebounds and 27 assists, 38 three-point shooting4%。His arrival has undoubtedly added strong firepower support to the 76ers' offense. Especially after Embiid's injury, the team urgently needs this kind of instant power to stabilize the record. This deal undoubtedly injects strong confidence and expectation into the future of the 76ers.
The deal is a clear addition for the 76ers. Morris Jr. and Korkmaz didn't get much of an impact on the team, so their departures didn't have much of an impact on the team. As a three-point sharpshooter, Hield can provide stable three-point firepower support for the team, which can undoubtedly further improve the overall strength of the 76ers.
However, another 2-for-0 deal is a bit confusing. The 76ers sent House and a 2024 second-round pick to the Pistons and gave away some cash in return for the Pistons' 2028 second-round pick. This begs the wonder why the 76ers chose to send away the outstanding House. What's behind this deal?
According to Pistons reporter James Edwards, the Pistons received an unprotected second-round pick while also receiving a sum of cash. Since the Pistons needed to send something to make a deal, they gave a 2028 second-round pick and the top 55 picks protected (which would basically be protected), in other words, the Philadelphia 76ers couldn't get it, so the 2-for-1 became a 2-for-0 trade. Many people are puzzled why the 76ers made this 2-for-0 deal, the reason is simple, after sending House away, the 76ers will not have to pay the luxury tax this season.
Behind the deal is the team's management's consideration of the luxury tax. After all, General Manager Morey was known for his Iron Rooster when he was with the Houston Rockets, and now he is known for the Philadelphia 76ers. Such a general manager may be liked by the owner, but it is not necessarily a good thing for the team's championship journey. After all, it can also be seen from this point why James Harden would choose to trade to the Los Angeles Clippers. Clippers owner Ballmer has a very different management style from Morey, and he is more focused on the team's quality and championship prospects.
To sum up, both trades have their pros and cons for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 5-for-1 trade allowed the team to get three-point sharpshooter Hield to join, which strengthened the offensive end; The 2-for-0 deal saves on luxury tax, but it may not be beneficial to the team's overall strength and future development. Regardless, both trades have brought new anticipation and attention to 76ers fans. Hundreds of spectators