The Philadelphia 76ers are still trying to add another piece to their clunky roster to make sure they are at their best to make a run to the NBA Finals in April and May. In order to do that, they will need to add more shooting surrounding their star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons to make sure they can have enough space on the floor to operate.
There was a report earlier in January that the Sixers have begun looking around for shooters and it appears that they have a list of players they have inquired on. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Conner released a report of the list of players that general manager Elton Brand and his team have inquired on.
O’Conner wrote:
The Sixers have expressed interest in a long list of wings, including Malik Beasley (Nuggets), Glenn Robinson III (Warriors), Davis Bertans (Wizards), E’Twaun Moore (Pelicans), and Andre Iguodala (Grizzlies), according to multiple league sources. Most interestingly, sources say the Sixers inquired about Robert Covington, whom they dealt to the Timberwolves in 2018 in the Butler trade.
Covington is a guy that Sixers fans are all-too-familiar with as he spent 4.5 seasons in Philadelphia before being moved for Jimmy Butler in 2018. He is shooting 34.9% from deep for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019-20 and his defense continues to be top-notch. He would be a nice addition to this specific roster.
Iguodala, another former Sixer, would also be a great piece to this team due to his versatility on both ends of the floor and his experience winning with the Golden State Warriors. Of the other names mentioned, Bertans would probably bring the most help due to his real stretch 4 ability. He would be a nice piece off the bench or even in the starting lineup should coach Brett Brown make a drastic change.
The trade deadline is February 6 so that is still a ways away, but that date can creep up on a team. Brand will have to work fast for things to happen for his team. [lawrence-related id=23079,23064,23055]