The Sixer Sense
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The Phoenix Suns “OutHinkied” the Philadelphia 76ers

Bret Stuter|
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20: Isaiah Canaan
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 20: Isaiah Canaan
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Bryan Colangelo of the Philadelphia 76ers has a conversation with NBA Draft Prospect, Jayson Tatum during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: Bryan Colangelo of the Philadelphia 76ers has a conversation with NBA Draft Prospect, Jayson Tatum during the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery at the New York Hilton in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who’s minding the team?

The Philadelphia 76ers executed a trade of Okafor, Stauskas and a pick for Booker. That trade become public on December 7th, 2017. On December 13, 2017, the Phoenix Suns signed G-leaguer and former Philadelphia 76ers wing man Isaiah Canaan. In four games with those 12-23 Phoenix Suns, he has averaged 25 minutes per game, 13 points per game, and 3.5 points per game.

Isaiah Canaan last played on the 2015-2016 Philadelphia 76ers, and he finished that season averaging 11.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and .2 blocks per game. Since his departure, only J.J. Redick has produced more for the team.

Bryan Colangelo let Isaiah Canaan walk. He signed Gerald Henderson, Sergio Rodriguez, and Jerryd Bayless.  Only Bayless remains, but only played three games total last season. So far Bayless is averaging 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, .8 steals, and .2 blocks per game this year.  But the difference is the economics. Sam Hinkie paid Isaiah Canaan $1 Million. Bryan Colangelo pays Jerryd Bayless $9 Million for similar production.