After weeks of speculation and guesswork, the Giannis rumor mill acted has become completely silent. With the two-time MVP still sidelined due to a rather untimely calf injury, the Bucks have struggled mightily, which only fuels expectations that the superstar will eventually be traded sooner or later.
The Philadelphia 76ers are not among the teams included in the list of his favorite destinations. There has been little to no buzz about Philly registering a legitimate interest in moving the needle for Giannis and vice versa. At most, the only connection that either camp is touting is merely predictions about how the 76ers actually make a lot of sense for him as a landing spot.
It’s true that the 76ers actually have the resources to put together a pretty tempting trade package for Giannis. And since some teams like the Thunder, Spurs and Rockets have reportedly already given up on the prospect of breaking the bank to get him, Philadelphia could even become a prime candidate for the superstar if they enter the sweepstakes.
The 76ers could put together a powerful trade package for Giannis
The 76ers will probably never do this, but they do have a pretty attractive young asset they could potentially lure the Bucks and Giannis to: VJ Edgecombe. He is one of the best rookies so far this season and has already attracted a lot of attention with his fearless and explosive play.
Of course you don’t just trade in those types of prospects. However, this is Daryl Morey we’re talking about – a guy who isn’t ruling out the possibility of being the rising point guard for an MVP-caliber player in Antetokounmpo.
Alternatively, the 76ers could conjure up a draft pick-heavy package for the Bucks. They do own the Clippers’ two first-round picks in 2028 and 2029, and given LA’s status at the moment, those will certainly yield very high picks. These are undoubtedly some of the most sought-after draft picks in the NBA.
The 76ers are obviously no lame ducks when it comes to dealing and trading on the trade market. They have been better than most teams in the league when it comes to the transaction tables. As such, given their varied assets, they certainly have what it takes to rattle the rest of the league in a future bidding war for Giannis.
The question is: will they join the fight? For now, the answer seems to be a silent no, but they do have the means to quickly deviate from that status quo.
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