3 trade targets on the fringes to bolster the roster
With NBA trade deadline in just under a month on February 5th Philadelphia 76ers they sit in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings at 21-16. The The 76ers reportedly want to get below the tax line by trading some of their expiring contracts, according to ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. Additionally, the 76ers have a small list of trade targets on the fringes to help bolster the roster.
Among the potential trade targets the 76ers could inquire about are Duop Ritt, Keon Ellis and Jay Huff. The signings that highlight the team are Andre Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr. If the 76ers can move Drummond at the deadline, they will need a backup big man, hence the interest in Reath and Huff. Ellis would be insurance for the backfield.
The 76ers were active during last season’s trade deadline, acquiring Quentin Grimes from the Dallas Mavericks and Jared Butler from the Washington Wizards. They sent Caleb Martin to the Mavericks, Reggie Jackson to the Wizards and KJ Martin to the Detroit Pistons.
The potential center options are interesting in that they are both younger than Drummond and could potentially be more effective in close range. In Rita’s case, it is was not in the rotation for the Portland Trail Blazers and could benefit from a change of scenery.
Reath is just two years removed from a freshman year when he averaged 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from the 3-point line in 68 games.
With Huff, he was an integral part of the Indiana Pacers rotation, but the team went through a disappointing first half of the season. He appeared in all 39 games for the Pacers, including 20 starts, while averaging a career-high 8.1 points and shooting 44.1 percent from the field.
When it comes to Alice, however, will have competition for his services. Although the Sacramento Kings have reportedly made him available in trade talks, there is no shortage of interested teams. He is a prototypical 3&D wing who needs an opportunity.
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