5 for one, two for zero! Three-point shooter joins the 76ers
As the transfer deadline approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers have completed two high-profile transfers. These two transfers not only changed the overall strength of the 76ers, but also revealed the strategies and considerations of the coaches.
First, the 76ers traded a staggering 5-for-1 to sign Morris, Korkmaz, and three valuable second-round pickers to the Pacers, and they targeted three scorers Hield. Hield have averaged just 25 minutes per game so far7 minutes, can contribute 12 points, 32 rebounds, 27 assists, 3 points, 384% of the three. His addition played a big role in the 76ers' offense. Especially with Embiid out injured, the team desperately needs a capable player to solidify their current results. For the 76ers, this transfer has filled them with confidence and hope.
Obviously, this transfer is good for the 76ers. Neither Morris nor Korkmaz have played much in the first team, so their departure will not have any negative consequences for us. As a three-point sharpshooter, Hield can provide consistent three-point firepower support, which would be a great addition for the 76ers.
However, another 2-for-0 exchange is confusing. The 76ers gave House and a 2024 second-round pick to the Pistons and traded some cash for a second-round pick for the 2028 season. You must be wondering why the 76ers are giving up House, who has a good record? What is the purpose of this agreement?
According to Pistons tracker James Edwards, they traded an unguaranteed second-round pick plus a large sum of money. In order to reach this deal, the Pistons had to make sacrifices, and they came up with a 2028 second-round pick, and the first 55th pick is guaranteed, that is, the Philadelphia 76ers can't get this pick, so 2-for-1 becomes 2-for-0. Many people are baffled by the 76ers' 2-for-0 decision for a simple reason: the 76ers can waive the luxury tax this season after selling House.
Behind this deal, there's the problem that fleet managers are worried about the luxury tax. Anyway, Morey was called when he was with the Houston Rockets"Iron Rooster"Now he's back in Philadelphia. Such a manager may be to his liking, but it is not necessarily a good thing for his team. In any case, James Harden joined the Los Angeles Clippers for his own reasons. Compared to Morey, the Clippers' Ballmer has two completely different ways of doing business, with the former focusing more on the overall quality of the team and championship hopes.