Philadelphia’s 76ers with Brett Brown performed lower last season after signing Al Horford on the loose (four years, $109 million), re-signing Tobias Harris (five years, $180 million) and taking Josh Richardson into signing and redeeming with Jimmy Butler. The list was never perfectly adjusted and discovered little offensive cohesion.
It is clear that the adjustments were being reduced with new head coach Doc Rivers, and Daryl Morey soon put his mark on the 76ers. After appointing the team president this month, he executed two exchanges to start building a list that makes more sense.
Before the draft procedure began, Morey sent Horford, Vasilije Micic’s rights, the 34th team (Theo Maledon) and one of six most sensible first-round picks in 2025 in Oklahoma City for Danny Green and Terrance Ferguson.
The agreements were not prevented there, as they then transferred Richardson and pick out 36 (Tyler Bey) to the Mavericks for Seth Curry and also signed Dwight Howard to a flexible agency. The Sixers also decided on Kentucky armory base tyrese Maxey in the first circular. and Arkansas base baseer Isaiah Joe and ahead of DePaul Paul Reed in the circular of the time of the 2020 draft.
Bleacher Report asked two NBA headhunters for their opinion on Morey and Sixers.
Should Morey have traded for Harden?
When Morey became president of the Sixers, rumors began that he would be interested in switching to James Harden. That intensified once news was announced that Harden wanted to leave Houston, and the Nets and 76ers were “considered” their maximum production picks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. An exchange for Harden would likely charge maximum maximum to the Simmons Sixers, and the headhunters were divided over whether they have made the trip.
The idea of Scout No. 2 that the Sixers deserve for an undeniable reason: “I feel it would be an Embiid complement to have a man as a scorer, like Harden. “
Scout No. 1 on the other side: “You have to give those two guys (Embiid and Simmons) a chance with Doc’s system. I think they needed a new injection of power from the training staff. “
The Rockets don’t seem in a hurry to negotiate with Harden, the moves Morey made with the Sixers didn’t get them out of the race for him, it would bloom around the shooters they added if they tried to move.
Horford’s trade: ”This contract is an albatross”
Last off-season, Horford signed with the Sixers. I praised in some circles at the time, however, in his only year in Philadelphia, he could never have had compatibility. .
The Scout Anonymous No. 1 said of the Horford exchange: “I think it’s a smart first step, not because they added Danny Green or Ferguson, but because they got rid of Al Horford. This contract an albatross around the neck for 3 more years, so I think getting rid of all that money is a smart decision. “
The Scout Anonymous No. 2 agreed, saying, “I think it was an amazing case that could get out of this contract. . . It’s not feasible to have a guy who makes $27. 5 million coming out of the bank. “
The charge to compensate for the error of Horford’s contract is the equity project. The 34th national team to Oklahoma City has become French baseman Theo Maledon. The protections in the first circular selection in 2025 are only 1 to 6, so the Sixers also sent the draft rights to Serbian base baseer Vasilije Micic, his second circular selection in 2014, so overall it was a sacrifice soft enough to correct the mistake.
In return, Green, who has just won a momentary championship in many other years, was given. He struggled with his playoff shot, but was still a three-point risk in the normal season. Time begins to reach him on the defensive, but provides everything the Sixers need: shooting.
Scout No. 1 said of Green, “Now, can Danny Green still make a triple?Yes, is he the defender he ever was? No, and he can’t haggle. He can still score a triple and he’s got all that. playoff experience, so that’s positive. “
Last season, Green shot 36. 7 percent out of 3 in the regular season and fell to 33. 9 percent in the playoffs. This is basically an option to catch and shoot, which will satisfy a desire of the Sixers.
However, concerns about the slippage of Green’s defense are real. Scout No. 2 observed: “It seemed slower Array . . . he was never the fastest guy in the world, yet he seemed to have lost a step and was a little slower. intelligent, still knows how to play. “
That said, it was a smart industry for the Sixers, who changed Horford’s contract while getting a forged play for their rotation.
Seth Curry Cup> Josh Richardson Cup
Morey had not finished betting on the night of the draft, and sent Richardson and a second-round selection to sniper Curry. Richardson had his time with the Sixers but fired only 34. 1% of the depth. In the end, he never felt comfortable with his role. .
Both scouts were the best at Richardson, but noted that it was more a matter of form.
Scout No. 1 said: “In general situations, I don’t think they do this task because Josh Richardson is a perfect basketball player. But they want to shoot, and they have to shoot around those two guys [Embiid and Simmons]. . “
The No. 2 headhunter echoed one’s feelings, saying, “I think on the Philadelphia side, exchanging the top talented player for a better fit. “
Curry has just had his season as a shooter, finishing third in the league with a three-point percentage (45. 2%). He has been a three-point shooter above 42. 5% in more than 4 seasons.
Scout No. 2 said Curry “has established he has established heses as a high-level shooter, and has helped in the playoffs; he’s definitely smart in the playoffs. “In the playoffs for the Mavs, he shot 47. 6% of 3 in his first round series.
Curry can come in and without delay give the Sixers their most productive three-point risk since JJ Redick in 2018-19. Curry hit 48. 1% of catch-and-shoot lines last season and at times consistent with venue ownership at 1. 36 (minimum of 40 games played). It’s not as effective an off-screen risk as Redick, but it will stay on the ground.
He charged the Sixers for one player, but as the number one headhunter said, “They had to sacrifice anything to get more shots. “
Superman Backup
With Horford’s exchange, the Sixers were in favor of a backup intermission. Scout No. 1 even called him an urgent wish when we talked before the loose company started, saying at the time, “What do you do with your intermediate backup position?”
Morey had a plan. At the beginning of the relaxed agency, the team agreed to sign with Howard a one-year contract of $2. 6 million to be this understudy. That’s the role he played for the Lakers last season, where in 18. 9 minutes consistent with the game, he averaged 7. 3 rebounds and 1. 1 blocks.
If Howard accepts this role the same way he did in Los Angeles, it’ll be a wonderful van for the Sixers.
Consider Morey’s movements: consensus of 10
The East wide opened last year. This year may be even more competitive at the top. Milwaukee, Boston, Brooklyn, Toronto and Miami are in the mix. How do Sixers compare after those moves?
Both explorers, the Sixers, will be in the most sensible 4 based on Morey’s movements. They also gave him an 8 out of 10. Scout 2 said, “To be fair to you, I think he did pretty well. I’d give it an 8 or a nine, probably an 8. Just because a nine or a ten. For me it would have been like making a big stir, a big move. “
Last season, building the Sixers list was a disaster, and that had no compatibility with its two stars. The changes were underway before Morey’s arrival. Since his arrival, he has begun building a more balanced roster with more punches around Embiid and Simmons. to make the Sixers a real risk to the East.
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Mo Dakhil spent six years with the Los Angeles Clippers and two years with the San Antonio Spurs as video coordinator, as well as three years with the Australian men’s team. Follow him on Twitter, @MoDakhil_NBA.
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