3 Dream trade deadline targets for the 76ers (and what they'd cost)
By Will Eudy
3. Bojan Bogdanovic
Another player Philadelphia would be thrilled to add to their backcourt is Bojan Bogdanovic. Some may not take note of his play simply for the fact that he is on the worst team in the association record-wise, but Bogdanovic has been putting up big numbers for the Detroit Pistons this season.
After averaging a career-high 21.6 points in Detroit last season, Bogey was popular in trade rumors last season as well. Continuing his efforts this season with a 20.2 scoring mark and shooting 41.5% from beyond the arc, he will once again be a prime trade target for multiple contenders.
With the 76ers needing production in the backcourt, Bogdanovic would be the perfect option for Head Coach Nick Nurse to sub in the game when Maxey needs a rest. Bogey provides enough of a scoring punch and offensive gravity to open up opportunities for teammates and could help keep the Sixers afloat in non-Maxey minutes with Embiid out.
In the past, the Pistons' asking price for Bojan had been "a first-round pick and a prized young player." There is little reason to think they have budged at all on that request. If the 76ers see this season as their best shot at a championship and they still believe Embiid will come back looking like himself, a trade here could be worth it.