HoopsHype believes Matisse Thybulle the best trade asset to Sixers
The February 9 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Now is the time to start thinking about how teams can improve their rosters for the final stretch of the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers, led by president Daryl Morey, will likely be in the running for upgrades to their roster, but they don’t have many assets. The Sixers are obviously not trading Joel Embiid, James Harden, or Tyrese Maxey, and it’s tough to see teams trading for Tobias Harris right now due to his massive contract.
So, what are the Sixers’ real offerings to teams? HoopsHype believes Philadelphia can offer only Matisse Thybulle as a man:
Although the Sixers are always on the lookout to upgrade their bench, they have very few assets. They cannot trade all of their future first-round picks in 2029. That is the only exception. The only exception to this is the 2023 and 2029 first-round picks. With so few draft picks available to move, it’s going to be tough for them to add a difference-maker to the roster.
Their team is also lacking expendable prospects, which could make them attractive to other teams. Matisse Thybulle, their best player, fits this description. His value is up to the eyes of the beholder. Others players who aren’t in their regular rotation are unlikely to generate positive trade value. Thankfully their core is playing well together and the Sixers don’t need to trade anybody from it for upgrades. If they can make an upgrade they’ll be on the lookout for another forward and backup big man. This latter man could be found on the buyout market.
It might seem a little foolish to move Thybulle for this group. Although his offense is not perfect, he is an important defender from the bench. Thybulle can play 20+ minutes per game for the Sixers, which is 9-0. Philadelphia should make Thybulle an everyday rotation player and not trade him.
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