A stunningly disastrous 2024-25 season at the Wells Fargo Center has complicated the outlook on the NBA Trade Deadline. The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t withstood injuries to Joel Embiid and Paul George well enough to stay in playoff position.
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How will Daryl Morey handle the unexpected circumstances with the deadline fast approaching on February 6 at 3pm Eastern time?
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While De’Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler will control most of the headlines around the league, the Sixers are one of the more intriguing teams looking to make moves.
They could justify an aggressive buyer’s approach after entering the season with legitimate championship hopes. Potential additions would likely also have to make sense for the 2025-26 season.
Standing pat with the current roster is also an option, especially if the Sixers expect Embiid and/or George to return healthy for a potential playoff run.
Nick Nurse showed a head coach’s competitive spirit on January 15 when discussing Philadelphia’s plans ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.
“Until you think your team’s perfect, you better be trying to improve it.” -Nick Nurse
Daryl Morey will evaluate the current roster and their chances to make noise in an underwhelming Eastern Conference.
If the Sixers become sellers, however, Morey will consider moving five players with his eyes on the future of the franchise.