4 free agents the 76ers should target to replace Buddy Hield

Former All-Star Klay Thompson could offer more positional versatility for Philadelphia

Klay Thompson had the worst possible way to end a lengthy tenure with his team when he turned in a fat egg in their season-ending loss to the Kings in the play-in tournament. Now, the jury is a bit sour on the prospect of him returning to Golden State, and the former All-Star should be considered as a pretty obtainable option for teams with cap space.

Despite his decline this season from an offensive standpoint, the 76ers have a reasonable place for him on the roster, as long as there won’t be any price gouging involved in acquiring him. He was actually very productive when realigned to a bench role midway through the season, and overall, he projects as someone who can thrive on an environment where he’s not a primary or even a secondary option.

Perhaps the biggest edge Thompson has over Hield, of course, is his championship pedigree as one of the most battle-tested veterans in the league. Furthermore, the former offers a ton more positional versatility than the latter — a department which the 76ers will have to address in light of Kelly Oubre Jr., Nicolas Batum, and Tobias Harris’ potential and/or likely departures.