Break-Up
Until the 76ers get their hoped for value, no deal will happen. But it only takes one team to hit the mark. When that happens, the market will be set and teams will begin to line up in the hopes of not being left out.
Hoops Habit
Winter in the state of Alaska ends with a suddenly melted and sheering of ice, bucking so incredibly suddenly that the noise sounds like the clap of thunder. Melting ice begins to flow in large chunks on rivers, creeks and streams. When that happens, Alaskans know it’s “Break Up”.
So too, the likelihood of the Philadelphia 76ers have been frozen in the hesitation of other teams. But the rapid approach of that NBA deadline is an unmoving target. NBA teams know they must act, but none want to be the first and risk giving too much away.
But one team will be the first. They will get one of the 76ers centers. From that moment, the Philadelphia 76ers phones will ring non-stop.
Why?
Both Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor have proven NBA talent. Whether or not NBA teams are willing to open the bid with a 1st round pick, that is likely where the bidding will end up. Whether or not the 76ers trade Okafor to the New Orleans Pelicans is no done deal as of this moment. But pressure on NBA teams will continue to mount. At some point, one team will strike a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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As the team learns to accept breaking up the trio of centers, it will be a short time until the rumor mill heats up once more.