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NBA Power Rankings: Impact of the 2015 Trade Deadline

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) looks on before the game against the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) defends during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Philadelphia 76ers

Previous: No. 28

Record: 12-44

Last Week: 0-3

Key Acquisitions: Isaiah Canaan, PG; JaVale McGee, C

Has any team ever been as blatant about their attempts to tank than the Philadelphia 76ers? At the 2015 NBA Trade Deadline, general manager Sam Hinkie strengthened his case.

This time around, the Sixers traded reigning Rookie of the Year and starting point guard Michael Carter-Williams for a future draft pick.

Philadelphia acquired an explosive athlete at center in JaVale McGee and a fundamentally sound point guard in Isaiah Canaan. Neither player offers much in terms of immediate production, but both are fun to watch.

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

Outside of Nerlens Noel’s quietly excellent rookie season, YouTube highlights are the only thing Philadelphia has to be excited about.

Another year, another tank job.

Next: Completing the Major Team Triumvirate