The Philadelphia 76ers have been heavily linked to Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George . If George decides to leave Los Angeles, the 76ers could feature the NBA’s latest big three. While George has seemingly been Philadelphia’s top target this summer, there has been some speculation about the direction the franchise will opt for if they can’t bring in a heavy-hitter like George or even LeBron James .
Philadelphia plummeted in the standings this season with Joel Embiid hurt. As good as Tyrese Maxey was all year, he couldn’t help the 76ers stay afloat by himself. Aside from James and George, another name recently emerged in trade talks for the City of Brotherly Love.
Will the Sixers plunge or play it conservatively?
Philadelphia 76ers: Offseason Plans
‘Trust The Process’ has expired, it’s time for a new plan
Following another flameout in the NBA playoffs, the 76ers are entering perhaps the most important offseason of the Joel Embiid era.
Tobias Harris monster contract will finally be off the books. This will give the franchise plenty of cap space to build around Embiid and Maxey. The only players Philadelphia has under contract for the 2024-25 season are Embiid, Paul Reed, Ricky Council IV, and Jeff Dowtin. Embiid is under contract through at least the 2025-26 season and has a player option for the 2026-27 season.
After their playoff exit, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey said Philadelphia needs a wing who can deliver in the playoffs alongside Embiid and Maxey. There are plenty of wings that could hit the open market. Rumors connecting the 76ers to George and even Miami’s Jimmy Butler have run rampant.
George has a player option, so he would have to opt out of his deal. To acquire Butler, the 76ers would have to trade for him. Other targets include Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James , who also has a player option, forward Kevin Durant , forward DeMar DeRozan , and forward Brandon Ingram .
Ingram may be the most intriguing and attainable option.
