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NBA Rumors: Should Philadelphia 76ers seek Mavs Wes Matthews?

By Bret Stuter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 25: Robert Covington #33 celebrates with JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center on October 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 25: Robert Covington #33 celebrates with JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers against the Houston Rockets at the Wells Fargo Center on October 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 16: The lottery drawing begins inside the lottery room 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 Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Six pack of picks

Right now, the Philadelphia 76ers have a huge number of picks to consider.  You see, as of January 25, 2018, the team is sitting on projected picks 9, 17, 37, 42, 47 and 59.  As a matter of fact, six picks in the 2018 NBA Draft is more than the team can realistically handle.  And so, it seems to make sense for the team to consider some trade options for their first round pick.  And right now, we have a potential trade to consider:

How is his perimeter shooting?

Solid veteran perimeter shooter

Wes Matthews is a solid three-point shooting veteran, and he is on a contract which expires in 2019.   So you can see why it hasn’t taken long for this news to get reported.  And on top of that, Wes Matthews reminds me very much of a back court version of Richaun Holmes.  And I very much want that on the team.

But does it make sense for the Philadelphia 76ers? Well lets examine where the team is now. The 76ers have a significant number of injuries, are nearly on the NBA playoff bubble, have a ton of 2018 NBA Draft picks, and are using an open roster spot to audition 10-day contract players.  So I would argue that yes, this team needs veteran perimeter shooting.