Sixers Trade Pat Beverley To the Milwaukee Bucks For Cam Payne

Author and Dylan MacKinnon

February 8th, 2024 1:59 PM

The Sixers have made their 3rd move of the deadline. Though this one may catch fans off guard a bit. The Sixers have traded Pat Beverley to the Bucks. In exchange, they get a 2nd round pick, and Cam Payne. The Pat Bev Pod was actually the first to break the news. But Shams Charnaia had the details of the trade first.

Gettin a 2nd round pick back restocks the shelves a bit for them. They had traded 3 of them to bring in Buddy Hield, and then 1 more to unload Danuel House. But the player swap is the interesting part of this deal.

What Cam Payne brings is an upgrade to the team’s 3-point shooting. Pat Bev shoots just 32% from distance so far this season. Cam Payne shoots 39.7% from 3. But some of what Pat Bev brought to the team didn’t show up in the stat sheet. His defensive rating has consistently been atop the leaderboards for individual players, albiet in limited minutes. And there is something to the toughness and veteran presence he brings to the team. But with rumors flying around that Kyle Lowry could be destined for the Sixers as a buyout candidate, would he replace those aspects for the Sixers? That may be what they are banking on.

With Embiid out for the time being, the Sixers need more people who can score. And despite everything Pat Bev does bring, he was not giving them enough production on that end. Cam Payne isn’t a true difference-maker. But he will at least have more to offer from that side of the ball. And he is another 3-point shooter they can pair with Embiid when he does come back from the meniscus surgery.

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Keeping Track Of All The Sixers Trade Deadline Moves And Rumors

• Sixers Trade Jaden Springer To The Celtics For a 2nd round Pick

  Another move people did not really see coming. The Sixers have traded Jaden Springer to the Celtics for a 2nd round pick. They have now traded 4 2nd rounders but gotten back 2 more. but it is weird that they traded him away after trading to Pat Bev. Jaden Springer was their next-best option for perimeter defense. And it seemed Pat Bev being traded would be a chance for him to step up. Now its unclear who their primary perimeter defender off the bench will be.

  Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter: "The 76ers are trading Jaden Springer to the Celtics for a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. / Twitter"

  The 76ers are trading Jaden Springer to the Celtics for a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN.

• Pat Bev Traded to The Bucks For Cam Payne

  In a slightly shocking move, Pat Bev is on the move. The Sixers sent him to the Bucks, and in exchange received Cam Payne, and a 2nd round pick. The pick helps restock the shelves after already trading 4 of them today. And Cam Payne is another upgrade for the Sixers shooting 3s. But they will lose the leadership and toughness Pat Bev brought. We will see if the trade-off is worth it. If they do get Kyle Lowry though, he kind of replaces what Pat Bev gave them.

  Shams Charania on Twitter: "Milwaukee is acquiring Patrick Beverley from the 76ers for Cam Payne and a second-round pick, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. / Twitter"

  Milwaukee is acquiring Patrick Beverley from the 76ers for Cam Payne and a second-round pick, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

• Sixers Trade For Buddy Hield

  Their first move was to bring in Buddy Hield. They sent Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, and 3 2nd round picks to the Pacers in exchange for the 8th-year shooting guard. Hield gives them a guy who can fill it up from 3  off the bench. He is on an expiring contract, so the move won’t affect their cap space next season.

  Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter: "The Indiana Pacers are trading Buddy Hield to the 76ers for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. / Twitter"

  The Indiana Pacers are trading Buddy Hield to the 76ers for Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.

   

• Sixers Trade Danuel House To Open Up Cap Space

  Their next move was to clear up cap space. They sent Danuel House and a 2nd round pick to the Pistons. In exchange, they opened up some cap space they could use to add a player during the buyout period. And Keith Pompey even mentioned that Kyle Lowry could be a target for the Sixers.

  Keith Pompey on Twitter: "Trading Danuel House Jr via the Knicks to the Pistons enabled the Sixers to create a TPE and some financial flexibility, especially if we have an opportunity to add via buyout market, according to a source. It clears the way for the Sixers to go after Kyle Lowry in the buyout... / Twitter"

  Trading Danuel House Jr via the Knicks to the Pistons enabled the Sixers to create a TPE and some financial flexibility, especially if we have an opportunity to add via buyout market, according to a source. It clears the way for the Sixers to go after Kyle Lowry in the buyout...

• Woj Thinks They Will Look At Andre Drummond or Kelly Olynk

  This is from earlier in the week, but it is still relevant today. Woj thinks the Sixers will be looking for a center. He specifically mentions Andre Drummond and Kelly Olynk. And that is certainly a need while Embiid is out. And having one of them as Embiid’s backup once he is back will be nice as well.

  With Joel Embiid out, how are the 76ers approaching the trade deadline? @wojespn joins NBA Today: pic.twitter.com/ktBqWDbTOt

  — Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) February 6, 2024

• Conflicting Reports on Demar Derozan

  NBA reporters cant seem to agree if the Sixers would have any interest in Demar Derozan. Many guys local and National have said they don’t see him going to the Sixers. But Woj seems to think they would. And said this on his podcast.

  “DeMar DeRozan is a player [the 76ers] have talked about. Maybe not so much today, but in previous days. I think it’s harder for Chicago to do some of these deals with contending teams because they want players back. They’re not looking to get draft assets and expiring.”

  But if that is the case, the Sixers don’t fit that bill. They can’t offer young players, they only have draft picks to offer. And DeRozan’s fit with Embiid is questionable too. Both of them love to shoot from the same parts of the floor. While he would certainly be a player capable of keeping them afloat. It does not seem like the ideal move for them to make. But there are plenty of people around the NBA saying they think the Sixers should trade for him.

  NBA on ESPN on Twitter: ""For me, it's DeMar DeRozan."@BobbyMarks42 says the 76ers should target DeRozan and Andre Drummond before the Trade Deadline 👀 pic.twitter.com/8q8ZShvreM / Twitter"

  "For me, it's DeMar DeRozan."@BobbyMarks42 says the 76ers should target DeRozan and Andre Drummond before the Trade Deadline 👀 pic.twitter.com/8q8ZShvreM

• Sixers Wanted Bojan Bogdanovic, Didnt Have The Ammo

  Bojan Bogdanovic would have been perfect for the Sixers. Instead, he went to the Knicks. As Paul Hudrick from Liberty Ballers points out below, it came down to the Sixers not having a player to headline the deal. All the Sixers have are picks. So any team that wants a good young player back may not have any interest in the type of package the Sixers can offer.

  Paul Hudrick on Twitter: "The Sixers did have interest in a Bojan Bogdanovic-Alec Burks package. Was told the Pistons coveted the Knicks' Quentin Grimes, the type of player Philly simply didn't have. / Twitter"

  The Sixers did have interest in a Bojan Bogdanovic-Alec Burks package. Was told the Pistons coveted the Knicks' Quentin Grimes, the type of player Philly simply didn't have.

• Dejounte Murray Staying in Atlanta?

  Murray has been a name Sixers fans threw around a lot. But the Sixers themselves have not been connected to him much. And now it seems like he may be staying put. The Pelicans reportedly were into deep conversations, but the deal fell apart. And as of now, it does not seem like anything else will happen.

  NBACentral on Twitter: "Momentum is building toward Dejounte Murray staying in Atlanta, per @TheSteinLine pic.twitter.com/vZ1MYNCqXq / Twitter"

  Momentum is building toward Dejounte Murray staying in Atlanta, per @TheSteinLine pic.twitter.com/vZ1MYNCqXq

• Sixers Still in on Drummond, Out on DeRozan

  The latest on Drummond is that they are still in on him, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Fischer also says the Sixers are not pursuing Demar DeRozan. which makes sense for all the reasons we mentioned before. DeRozan is not a natural fit with Embiid on the court.

  Jake Fischer on Twitter: "Sixers are still in conversations with Chicago on Andre Drummond, sources said, while Bulls remain engaged elsewhere. Being told Philadelphia is not pursuing DeMar DeRozan. / Twitter"

  Sixers are still in conversations with Chicago on Andre Drummond, sources said, while Bulls remain engaged elsewhere. Being told Philadelphia is not pursuing DeMar DeRozan.

• Andre Drummond Not Getting Traded

  The trade deadline has passed. And while trades still trickle out after the fact, we know Drummond will not be one of them. Chris Haynes confirmed that Andre Drummond will not be moved. It looks like the Sixers will stick with what they have at backup center, outside of any potential buyouts.

  Chris Haynes on Twitter: "Chicago Bulls are keeping Andre Drummond, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. / Twitter"

  Chicago Bulls are keeping Andre Drummond, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

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Author and Dylan MacKinnon

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