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5 non-star free agents Sixers should consider

By Christopher Kline

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 29: Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 29: Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Jerami Grant, Oklahoma City Thunder

The Sixers lack frontcourt depth, which could lead them to look at familiar options. Grant was an original Process member, joining the team as a second-round pick in 2014 and remaining with the team until early in the 2016 season, when he was traded for Ersan Ilyasova.

At 6-foot-9, Grant is a rangy athlete who offers unique versatility to the Sixers’ frontcourt rotation. He played some minutes at small-ball five in OKC, using his rim-running to effectively play off Russell Westbrook. He could find similar success next to Ben Simmons.

Grant has also shot 33.2 percent from deep in two seasons with the Thunder. That falls slightly below the league-average mark, but it’s promising improvement from somebody who could space the floor — at least marginally — at the center spot.

Where Grant really stands out is the defensive end, where his switch-ability would be a nice addition to the second unit. He’s another long, mobile athlete, capable of spending time on all five positions to some extent. The Sixers need more athletic bodies to throw at teams like Boston.

Competing for minutes with Jonah Bolden and Richaun Holmes, Grant should carve out a consistent role upon re-joining the Sixers. Trading him for Ilyasova, only for him to inevitably replace Ilyasova’s minutes, would almost be some version of the process coming full circle.