76ers, two cuts, one turn positive! Embiid praised Maxi, and Harden emerged 2 dark horses
On October 22, Beijing time, the NBA regular season entered the countdown, and all teams were making final adjustments to the roster, and the 76ers also changed, cutting 2 players and turning 1 player; Embiid praised the team's rising star Maxi, and Harden's next home emerged two dark horses, and if they can't join the Clippers, the Heat and Bulls are likely to be trade targets for the 76ers.
The 76ers officially announced that the team has cut training camp contract player David Duke and two-way contract player Ricky Consier. Among them, Duke has been playing for the Nets before, but has not shown much potential, and has not succeeded in staying with the 76ers; Consier was undrafted this year and signed a two-way contract, but his performance did not satisfy the 76ers, and he was eventually cut by the team, so he could only wait for his opportunity.
After cutting Consier, a two-way contract spot was vacated, and the 76ers regularized Jawant-Smart's bootcamp contract and secured a two-way contract. In August, Smart signed a training camp contract with the 76ers, and he had a good summer league performance, plus the preseason, and he also successfully got a chance to turn positive. Now that you sign a two-way contract, you also have the opportunity to play with the team for the new season, at least stay in the team, even if you spend most of your time in the development league.
In the preseason finale, Maxi gave out 12 assists in the game, and Embiid also praised his performance, and said bluntly after the game: he can win the assist king if he wants, and he is happy to see his progress. This compliment is still great, it seems that Embiid is very satisfied with his little brother, knowing that Harden is the league's assist king this season, averaging 10.7 assists per game. Perhaps Embiid already has his own plan, and since Harden can't be sure to play, it is to let Maxido pass the ball, which is very beneficial to him.
Harden is not yet back in Philadelphia, and it is also unknown whether he will be able to play in the opener. At this time, 76ers team member Keith Pompey also revealed that the Bulls and Heat could be high-profile trade targets for the 76ers. Harden has always wanted to join the Clippers, but unfortunately the trade negotiations between the two sides have not progressed, the 76ers want Mann, but the Clippers regard him as a non-sale, once it continues to drag, it is not a good situation for both sides, maybe Harden may really be sent to other teams.