In recent seasons, Joel Embiid has supported the face of the Philadelphia 76ers, and his rise has become a post-Iverson record and box office guarantee, and management has taken advantage of the hot iron to trade former MVP player James Harden to create a Twin star roster that is not inferior to the OK combination. This season, the 76ers achieved the third-best record in the East with 38-19 under the leadership of two superstars, and Embiid was successfully selected to the 2023 All-Star Team, unlike Boston's double scout, and Philadelphia, which trailed behind Philadelphia, Harden has undoubtedly become the biggest jewel on the Utah stage.
The 76ers did not show great strength, in the latest round of winning odds, the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets are in the top three, Philadelphia must survive the Green Army if it wants to reach the Finals, general manager Darryl Morey also knows this, began to make major adjustments to the rotation, and quickly signed former Heat center Dedmon who was cut by the Spurs. While the 32-year-old can't dictate the course of the playoffs, as a role player with career averages of 5.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game, it's acceptable to serve as Embiid's backup.
According to journalist Rich Sanchez, Morey is pleased with the frontcourt combination of PJ Tucker, Paul Reid and Dwayne Dedmon. Coincidentally, according to Sean Barnard, the interior lineup Montrez Harrell, who was also in the roster, did not attract the attention of Morey, the former best sixth man, who played in 50 games for the 76ers this season, averaging 5.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, -4.4 personal efficiency values, he gradually lost in the old Rivers' system, which also explains why Morey is strengthening the center in the buyout market.
On February 21, ESPN reporter Adrian Vojnarowski reported: The Washington Wizards bought out Wilbarton, the 76ers launched a chase, as an outside player with a 38% three-point shooting percentage, his appearance greatly relieved the pressure of Embiid and Harden on the offensive end, and will become a fearful part of opponents; In addition, his rich playoff experience will be the X-factor on the bench. Philadelphia must give up a player if it wants to bring in the veteran, Harrell may be the best candidate, and there is still room for manoeuvre on a two-year, $5.22 million full-guarantee contract.
According to reporter Jason Dumas, the 76ers have approached free agent Will Button, but the latter has not yet decided whether to join, such an ambiguous answer will undoubtedly make Philadelphia fans restless. The Philadelphia 76ers have rarely maintained the health of their core players throughout the season, and they are undoubtedly the best time to storm the championship at this stage, and once this situation drags into the offseason, the team's championship team will be disintegrated. At present, the only driving force that can attract Harden to dedicate himself to the game is the championship, and Morey is also well aware of his pursuit, and strives to find a good opportunity to strengthen it, frequently showing favor to the backcourt big brother with 21.5 points, 10.8 assists and 6.2 rebounds, hoping to continue to stay in Philadelphia.
According to Shams: James Harden hired former Adidas executive Troy Payne as a full-time agent, a move that undoubtedly hinted at a big move in the offseason, with Harden, who is about to turn 34, chasing his last big contract of his career. According to the US media: Harden is expected to return to Houston, such a prediction may come true, on the one hand, the Rockets have more than 60 million salary space in the offseason, on the other hand, Dengo cares about his family and contributes to the Houston community, and the leaderless young Rockets will also welcome his return.