17 May 2017 02:56:06
Philadelphia drafts Jackson at 3. Then, to get a PG, trade Covington and worst of 76ers/ Lakers 2018 1st to Minnesota for the 7th pick and draft best PG available.

I think it is a win win for both teams. The 2018 draft is not supposed to be as strong as this year, so Philly gets 2 top 10 prospects from a supposedly loaded draft. Minnesota gets a player to help now, while also getting a future asset.

1.) 17 May 2017
17 May 2017 06:38:27
I think philly should make a play for d. russell.
Maybe okafor and mcconnell and a few 2nd rounders for russell and mozgov.

I see the lakers taking ball in the draft. This trade allows them to avoid a backcourt logjam, while also getting mozgovs contract off their books which philly can easily absorb and getting some insurance for embiid at the same time. I think russell would thrive alongside simmons and embiid.

GO SIXERS!

2.) 17 May 2017
17 May 2017 06:57:34
Although Minnesota is a prime candidate to trade since with Rubio and Dunn they don't really need another pg I don't think this offer would do it due to the risk of young, untested teams over performing. The Lakers could easily make a move for George and other win now moves that could vault them out of the lottery making their pick considerably less valuable. I also think Minnesota will get a lot more offers.

Maybe Minnesota would take an offer like this for Dunn who looked disappointing and is already 23. I think he could still become a solid pro but I'd much rather roll the dice with Fox or Smith.

If I'm the 76ers I wouldn't be focused on getting a traditional point guard but a combo guard who could play off ball in order to let Simmons thrive in a point forward role. If Philly goes Jackson at #3 (as they should) its imperative they get a guard who could shoot. If they did get #7 I'd think Monk (if available) would be the perfect fit.