The Phoenix Suns “OutHinkied” the Philadelphia 76ers
By Bret Stuter
Despite the Philadelphia 76ers open roster spot and needing perimeter shooting, it is the Phoenix Suns who signed up former 76ers Isaiah Canaan who has since put up 13 points per game. Ironically, it is Bryan Colangelo’s former team who “OutHinkied” 76ers
It’s time had come. When the Philadelphia 76ers traded outcasts Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a future second round pick for power forward Trevor Booker, many stood and cheered.
Philly will send Okafor, Nik Stauskas, and a second-round pick to Brooklyn for Trevor Booker, sources say.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) December 7, 2017
Many celebrated. I was skeptical. The urgency to trade two contributors and a draft pick to a team competing in the same Atlantic conference was risky. The only logical solution for the Philadelphia 76ers strategy was that injured Markelle Fultz was ready to return to the starting lineup.
But he didn’t.
Open roster spot to fill
Therefore, the only other logical answer was that team president Bryan Colangelo was on the cusp of adding a difference-maker. Whether a seasoned veteran or a young prospect ready to produce on an NBA roster. In anticipation, we had even identified ten potential free agents to sign to the Philadelphia 76ers and immediately contribute.
Three weeks later, not a sign of a signing. Despite a two win nine loss December 2017. Nothing. Ne’er a peep. But the volume to fire head coach Brett Brown is building. Why Philadelphia why?