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NBA Rumors 5 Players On Philadelphia 76ers Trade Radar

By Owen Nelson

Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) cuts to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) in the second half of the Raptors 122-98 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) cuts to the basket past Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) in the second half of the Raptors 122-98 win at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Will Barton

The Denver Nuggets are stacked with young talents at every position. Will Barton may get lost in the rotation when the pieces develop. He was originally a throw in player in a trade between Portland and Denver but had a breakout second half of the season for Denver back in 2015.

The former Memphis guard has continued to play at this level but after Denver drafted Gary Harris 19th overall in 2014, Emmanuel Mudiay 7th overall in 2015 and Jamal Murray 7th overall in 2016,

Temporary Role

Barton may struggle to find a consistent role in the loaded rotation down the road. There also isn’t much chance to play small forward either after Wilson Chandler is having his best year for a while and Danilo Gallinari is playing as solid as he normally does.

Barton’s ever improving three point shot will be a key skill if the Sixers trade for him. His athleticism can also raise the roof off of any building. The flashy dunks that Barton is capable of can shift the momentum in games and give his team the edge in some games.

Possible trade: