appear Decision to reject James Harden’s player option Significantly expand the possibilities of the Sixers.
That said, it’s worth remembering Sixers currently have contracts with 12 players And you can’t simply give out an overwhelmingly compelling offer to anyone they want.
Still, the team seems to need to have useful resources to improve the depth of free agents, which will officially start at 6 pm EST on Thursday. Philly Voice’s Kyle Neubeck reported expecting the Sixers to have access to mid-level exceptions for non-taxpayers ()About $ 10.5 million), Twice a year exception (about $ 4.1 million), and “some wiggle room for sign-and-trade.”
I don’t know what the exact numbers for Harden’s New Deal will be, but all of the above motivates 32-year-old guards to make significant cuts to help teams add quality free agents. To do. Harden’s options for the 2022-23 season were around $ 47.4 million.
So which player could be a reasonable Sixers target?
PJ Tucker
Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompeii, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Markstein Sixers’ interest in Tucker. If the team finally signs him, we’ll dig deeper into his fit with the Sixers, but for now, alongside Harden, 37-year-old comfort, tenacious defense against the Star Scorer, and playing in the center. The ability to do is enough to say he is positive d bring to the table.
Danuel House Junior
A few hours after shipping Danny Green last week Transaction with De’Anthony Melton Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations, kept it simple as to where the Sixers stand on the wings.
“We may need another wing,” Molly said.
Like Tucker, House started next to Harden on Molly’s rocket. He scored a rotation spot in jazz late last season, averaging 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks per 36 minutes. The best version of House is a player who achieves good things, such as deflection, blocks, and other energy play, in harmony with the stars.
Cody Martin
Hornets has extended $ 2.2 million in qualifying offer to Martin, Making him a restricted free agent.
The 26-year-old wing will be an addition similar to Melton in that Melton has. Achievements that successfully forced turnover And probably ready for further development. Martin made a dramatic leap in efficiency last season, achieving 38.4% of the triples, but he’s not a mass three-point shooter.
Juan Toscano-Anderson
Athletic Anthony Slater Toscano Anderson is now reported to be an unlimited free agent, as the Warriors did not extend the $ 2.1 million eligible offer.
Toscano Anderson is versatile, selfless, and can fill unexpected holes that inevitably need to be closed during the season. His shooting diminished after the 2020-21 campaign, where he accounted for more than 40% of the three, but bench players are always prone to small fluctuations related to sample size. Toscano Anderson also enjoys taking open jumpers and setting up his teammates.
Bryn Forbes
Regardless of the position label (combo guard, small 2 guard, etc.), Forbes is a shooting guard. He has converted 41.3% of the NBA Three, not below 38.8% in the last five seasons.
Perhaps the Sixers don’t want a third player in rotation (along with Melton and Tyrese Maxey) at or around 6 feet 2, but Molly often shoots around the stars that draw double teams. I am doing it.
Serge Ibaka
Molly suggested in a post-draft press conference that Backup Center was not considered a free agent’s priority.
“I know (head coach Dock Rivers) is very excited about what Paul Reed has given us … a long way for a great winning team like us. I hope (Charles) Bassey can contribute at some point this year, “Molly said. “Paul hopes to develop what he did at the end of last year.
“Once again, we become opportunistic by spending more on free agents. There is an opportunistic view of minimum spending, but I feel like there are some people who can contribute. So I think the minimum cost level at the backup center spot will be higher. “
If the Sixers decide to go to a veteran center, Ibaka, Gorgui Dieng, Robin Lopez and Bismack Biyombo are the names to consider. I don’t think any of these players are essential to us or could have a big impact, but the Sixer is more traditional than the 23-year-old Reed, “What are you trying to get?” If you want a “know” center, it’s a theoretical option. 21-year-old Bassie and probably a 6’5 tucker.
