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Philadelphia 76ers: 3 exciting trade targets to consider

By Simon Smith

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 25, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 25, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards

Another team showing signs of major hemorrhaging is the Wizards. Not only have they gotten off to a shocking start, but it’s been the manner in which they have dropped several of these games that has been most alarming.

Following their most pronounced humiliation of the young season, a 136-104 debacle at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers, newly arrived guard Austin Rivers commented on the state of the team:

This follows up comments made by All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal, where he questioned the motivations of many of his teammates:

The relationship between Beal and point guard John Wall has often been a source of contention. When the Wizards were flourishing last season in Wall’s absence, Beal noted at the time:

At age 25 and coming off his first All-Star campaign, Beal fits the age profile of the Sixers to a tee. Furthermore, his ability to both play off the ball and create his own shot would provide the Sixers with an ideal star, and a legitimate option at the end of close games.

Granted, while giving up second-year guard Markelle Fultz, forward Robert Covington and youngster Jonah Bolden represents a significant sacrifice, the Sixers have demonstrated in the early stages that they are certainly a level below the elite teams of the Eastern Conference.