Philadelphia 76ers: Ranking each trade target they are rumored to be interested in
By Josh Wilson
8. Andre Iguodala
The Memphis Grizzlies have had Andre Iguodala on their roster since the summer. Iguodala has made it known that he does not want to play for them and they’ve been OK with that (he was acquired as a part of a “have to” move so that the Golden State Warriors could acquire D’Angelo Russell as Kevin Durant left in a double sign-and-trade this summer). Ultimately, they are hoping to trade him to a contender, and that desire is mutual.
The issue is that most contenders think the team might buy him out after the trade deadline, meaning they could sign him without giving up an asset in a trade.
Memphis is bullish that they won’t do this. It’s an old fashioned standoff.
It remains to be seen what the outcome of the situation will be, but Philly may be able to pick Iguodala up if they really want him without trading a pick and/or player(s).
Even if the Sixers were to spark a trade discussion with Memphis, Iguodala is making over $17 million this season. Getting salaries to match here would be difficult.
Iguodala has likely been conditioning and staying in shape throughout the year with the intention of playing, but it’s been some time since he saw legitimate game action (last year’s NBA Finals).
On top of that, he is a good but not great 3-point shooter on his career at 33.3 percent.
If Philly wants Iguodala, better to wait until after the deadline for a buyout.
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7. Glenn Robinson III
Obtaining Glenn Robinson III at this point in his career would certainly be buying high, but it might be perfect timing for Philadelphia if he can serve a purpose from three.
Robinson has seen relatively unstable minutes throughout his career. In 2017 he played over 1,400 minutes for the Indiana Pacers, then 338 the following year, 610 for the Detroit Pistons last season, and 1,273 so far this year.
His 3-point shooting is a bit of a mystery over the course of his career. When he’s attempted above 100 shots in a given season, he averages at least 38 percent. But he’s also had seasons where he shot below 30 percent (as recently as last year).
Currently, Robinson is steaming, hitting 38.6 percent of his threes this year.
GRIII isn’t the best option, but he might be an acquirable player for a low asking price and a guy who could be plugged in whenever the Sixers need him for a quick jolt.
6. E’Twaun Moore
E’Twaun Moore is having a down year compared to his past few seasons from beyond the arc, but is still flirting with 40 percent from three. He’s averaging 10.0 points per game with the Pelicans.
He offers solid shooting and serviceable defense, putting up the second-best defensive rating on the New Orleans Pelicans.
Moore could slide in nicely for the Sixers in whatever role they need him in. He’s an unrestricted free agent this summer and probably won’t push the needle too much for Philly this year. Moore doesn’t seem like the kind of player the Sixers will be bringing off the bench too much in a lengthy playoff series.
That said, you never know how a player might respond, especially in a year where a contract negotiation period is looming. Moore shouldn’t be Elton Brand‘s top priority, but it’s possible he could pick him up for a low cost.
On the other side of the negotiations, however, is veteran executive David Griffin who serves as VP of Basketball Operations for the Pelicans.