NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Philadelphia 76ers with the 23rd pick

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NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Philadelphia 76ers with the 23rd pick: Washington Wizards

Replacing Danny Green with 3-and-D wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would be an obvious upgrade for the Philadelphia 76ers that could be worth sacrificing the 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft for. Caldwell-Pope plays a similar style to Green, but he’s five years younger and much more consistent at scoring the ball and defending at a high level.

The 29-year-old producer shot 39.0 percent from three-point range last season and the 2020 NBA Champion with the Lakers would fit seamlessly into the Sixers’ rotation.

It’s unclear what direction the Washington Wizards will pursue this offseason and it largely depends on the looming future of superstar Bradley Beal, but it would be no surprise to see them part ways with Caldwell-Pope either way.

Moving him would create more playing time for 2021 first-round pick Corey Kispert and acquiring the 23rd pick would give them another young asset that can make an impact on both the present and future outlook. Caldwell-Pope is on an expiring $14.0 million contract anyway.

Green and Charles Bassey’s contracts would be enough to make the salaries work to send Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Philly. Heading into draft night, a deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards will be a realistic possibility.