Philadelphia 76ers Season In Review: Backcourt
By Simon Smith
Next Season
This is certainly the area which could look markedly different next season. With Simmons already tabbed as the starting point guard from next season, shaping the roster around him is going to be an interesting exercise.
With Rodriguez being 30 and a pending free agent, its unlikely he would return to Philadelphia. Henderson, Stauskas and McConnell (team option) all have contracts expiring at the end of next season. Whether or not this trio remains on the team to commence next season remains to be seen.
Bayless still has two years remaining on his deal and it’d be reasonable that the Sixers would want to take an extended look at him before deciding if he fits in their long-term plans.
With a forecast salary cap $101 million, the Sixers presently have just $49.4 million in committed salary for 2017-18. The Sixers’ president of basketball operations, Bryan Colangelo, recently made a declarative statement:
"“We certainly will make it known that we are in the market. If there is the right free agent to spend money on, we will.”"
With potentially two of the top four selections in the upcoming draft and a clear willingness to spend, the Sixers’ backcourt could certainly be transformed come opening night of the 2017-18 season.
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If the Sixers’ backcourt can reach the level of their forecourt, anything is possible.