This upcoming offseason will be an important one for the Philadelphia 76ers. After being eliminated in the first round by the New York Knicks, the clock is ticking on team president Daryl Morey to bring a title to the City of Brotherly Love.
Morey is armed with substantial cap space as he begins to look at upgrades around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The Sixers will have the money to bring in another max player next to their two stars, and Philadelphia has its eyes on one in LA.
Paul George, who can still sign an extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, has been the big name to watch for Philadelphia. While most believe that he will remain in LA, there is a chance for the Sixers to make a move.
The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor stated on “The Bill Simmons Podcast”:
Well, the Sixers think there’s a real chance they end up with Paul George. From my understanding, talking with people around the league, they think there’s a real chance he ends up leaving. No guarantees, but there’s a chance of it.
There is always a chance in this league. Most believe George will not leave, and it would make the most sense for him to stay with the Clippers. However, the Sixers can throw a lot of money at him. If they succeed, they add one of the premier players in the league. It would be a huge get for Philadelphia.
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