4. Philadelphia can bolster the present and future by trading for Tari Eason
The Western Conference is incredibly deep right now with only one or two teams firmly expected to be in the lottery next season. One club in particular that should be in the thick of the playoff race is Houston, which turned in a solid season in 2023-24 behind across-the-board improvement from their young guns and solid veteran play.
Having said that, the Rockets are probably itching to add more win-now commodities to their plate. Combine that with their embarrassment of riches when it comes to future-oriented cogs, their front office could soon consider consolidating their young players for a key player that can take them over the hump.
Tari Eason could get the hammer if that happens, and he should instantly be on Philadelphia’s radar. The 76ers have the assets to create a solid trade framework to lure the Rockets, and the team also has an actual need for his skill set. While his offense needs major tweaks, his defense and rebounding are top-tier for his position. Even better, he’s still only 23.