Delaware 87ers Prospects Worth 10-Day NBA Tryout

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Jun 24, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo during an introduction press conference at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Parting Is Not Sweet, Just Sorrow

Thompson is not without NBA marketable skills. While we have seen a decline in his playing minutes, he remains a dependable perimeter shooter. Perimeter shooters will always find a place on an NBA team.

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Hollis Thompson would compliment the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, the Phoenix Suns, and on and on.

Who the 76ers get in return doesn’t make or break this deal. The key is to end up with a roster opening. If the team can package a deal to emulate a salary dump, all the better. If they Sixers can take on an overpaid player to cut, then they can get a solid draft pick for their troubles.

Once the team has a roster slot, they can begin trying out a player on a ten day contract. For now, that would mean a back court player. But over time, when veterans or Simmons heal, the team can turn attention to other lineup areas.

For now, let’s see who is playing lights out for the Delaware 87ers.