Breaking: 76ers Eye Potential Trade for Overlooked Star After Luka-AD Trade Fallout

The Philadelphia 76ers may have had the night off, but they certainly didn’t miss the biggest news in the NBA. In what’s being hailed as one of the most shocking trades in league history, the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis.

 

 

 

 

 

What initially seemed like a three-team trade quickly sent shockwaves across the basketball world, with many fans even questioning the legitimacy of the report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, who broke the news. However, as multiple sources confirmed the deal, it became clear that both superstars were on their way to new teams, reshaping the league’s landscape.

 

 

Austin Reaves | Guard | Los Angeles Lakers | NBA.com
Breaking: 76ers Eye Potential Trade for Overlooked Star After Luka-AD Trade Fallout

 

 

 

 

With all the commotion, it’s likely that this won’t be the final big move from these teams before the trade deadline. For the 76ers, this could present a prime opportunity to enter the mix for a player potentially overshadowed by this massive deal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One player the 76ers should target is Austin Reaves of the Lakers. Pairing Luka with LeBron James may create some challenges for Los Angeles, as both players share similar strengths and neither is particularly known for their defense. This could signal the end of Reaves’ role in LA, as Luka and LeBron will likely dominate the ball, making him expendable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Given Reaves’ relatively affordable salary of around $13.5 million per year, he could be an ideal trade target for the 76ers. They desperately need another ball handler, and while Reaves isn’t a perfect playmaker, he would be one of the best facilitators on the roster. The 76ers could match his salary by consolidating some of their mid-level contracts and possibly avoid including draft picks, depending on what the Lakers want in return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the Lakers lacking depth in their frontcourt and the 76ers having players like Andre Drummond who could be useful in negotiations, this trade could work for both sides. As the trade deadline approaches, the 76ers should consider making a move to improve their roster for both the present and the future.

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