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Daryl Morey Reveals What The 76ers Are Looking For With Max Slot In The Summer

Daryl Morey has shared the archetype of the player the 76ers will be targeting in free agency.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 7, 2024
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The Philadelphia 76ers have only two players under contract this summer, Joel Embiid and Paul Reed. Tyrese Maxey is expected to re-sign with the team, but the lack of players means the 76ers have a max contract slot they can fill next to Embiid and Maxey. GM Daryl Morey has revealed the team is looking for a high-level wing in the summer.

“I would say the biggest need is not at their position — someone at the wing who can play and deliver at a high level in the playoffs. That’s the biggest need.”

Morey also clarified that he would be looking at factors such as age and health before finalizing targets.

“It’s for sure, you have to factor in everything, including age. My point is that we can’t use the fact that a lot of those key players are all in one season and now say this is some new thing. In fact, if anything, the direction of the arrow on age has been that it’s less of an impact than it has been in the past.”

Two names will jump out to everybody as the likeliest 76ers targets, Jimmy Butler and Paul George. 

Beyond the two All-Star caliber wings, the 76ers could target someone younger like Brandon Ingram, who’s expected to not receive a massive contract extension from the Pelicans, similar to the situation Butler and George find themselves in.


Should The 76ers Target Paul George Or Jimmy Butler?

The 76ers have been heavily linked with George and Butler, with both veteran All-Star wings being a great fit for the franchise. 

Butler has played with Philly before but left after half a season due to differences with the coaching staff, teammates, and team executives. The one person he had a great relationship with was Joel Embiid, who’d likely welcome Butler’s return. He averaged 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season but was unable to play in the postseason due to injury.

George was confirmed to be entering free agency earlier today by Adrian Wojnarowski, as the Clippers aren’t willing to pay George the max contract that he desires. He averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists this season before averaging 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in the postseason.

Both players are past 33 years old, so if the 76ers pursue them, they need to make sure they can win a title as soon as possible. There have been signs of both Butler and George physically declining and not performing at the level we saw them do even just a few seasons ago.

Outside of these two, another pipe dream target for the 76ers has been LeBron James. The team has reportedly considered drafting Bronny James to entice LeBron into signing with them this summer, so Philly has multiple ways to attract a star wing to complete the roster around Joel Embiid, who has entered his 30s.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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