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NBA: Teams That Should Consider Trading For Brandon Knight

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 5, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (11) reacts in the first half of the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 5, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (11) reacts in the first half of the game against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 103-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 103-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have a surplus of big men and an absence of young and established point guards. Sergio Rodriguez is incredibly skilled, but at 30 years of age, he represents the short-term future of the Sixers.

If Philadelphia is willing to part ways with one of its big men, then bringing Brandon Knight to Philadelphia could solidify its efforts in the short and long-term.

Knight’s age, 24, permits Philadelphia to continue developing its players along the current timeline. Joel Embiid, Nerlens Noel, and Dario Saric are 22 years of age, and Jahlil Okafor and Ben Simmons are 20.

If the 76ers were willing to deal either Okafor or Noel to land Knight, then they’d solidify the core and help push Philadelphia into the future.

Knight, Simmons, Saric, and Embiid would have the potential to form one of the best four-man lineups in the NBA. Determining whether Okafor or Noel would best fit alongside Embiid will be essential, but it’s clear that Knight could fill a need.

Knight can facilitate, drive the lane, shoot the 3-ball, or work without the rock to create offense for himself and others under head coach Brett Brown.

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No team is better equipped to make this trade happen than Philadelphia. It’s a deal that should be sincerely considered.