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NBA: The Best 2016 Free Agent For Every Team

By Ryan Blackburn

May 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Air Canada Centre prior to Indiana Pacers playing Toronto Raptors in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Air Canada Centre prior to Indiana Pacers playing Toronto Raptors in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) high fives team mates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-107. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) high fives team mates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 115-107. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia 76ers – Allen Crabbe

I initially wrote “anyone” for the player the Philadelphia 76ers should be recruiting, but I decided to dull the half hearted humor and think of a player they could actually use.

Enter Allen Crabbe. Currently in a bench role in Portland, Crabbe makes a great deal of sense as a target for the 76ers because of his offensive capabilities from the perimeter and the willingness for the them to throw a high paying contract at the shooting guard.

The Sixers have a huge need on the perimeter. They found Ish Smith, who has turned into a nice developmental point guard. They are also in line for multiple draft picks, including a chance at Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram. Both of those players are forwards though, meaning the Sixers would still need to add backcourt talent.

Crabbe is a high upside player who only just received his first opportunity as a scoring weapon. He may not be done growing, and the Sixers should look to lure him in Philly. The need for talented scorers is tremendous.

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