Way-too-early trade deadline targets if 76ers disappoint in 2024-25

1. Dorian Finney-Smith would make the 76ers the winners of the trade deadline

Easily the best player on this list, Philadelphia has put a laser on Dorian Finney-Smith for quite some time now. However, their best trade asset to revolve their offer around (KJ Martin) is still ineligible to be traded until December, forcing the 76ers to play a relatively long waiting game before they can dip their fingers.

As long as he remains available at that point, the 76ers should go after Finey-Smith. He’s among the most desirable role players in the league for a reason, and he profiles as a perfect glue guy for the team next to their high-end stars.

Finney-Smith can guard nearly all positions and even hold his own when trotted out as a small-ball center. While his three-point shooting accuracy dipped last season, he doesn’t shy away from open looks, and rarely commits mistakes on both ends of the court.