The Sixers’ front office is divided over whether to trade Markelle Fultz and would expect a quality first-rounder in return if he does get moved, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fultz, currently sidelined while dealing with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, has improved his numbers slightly after a disappointing rookie season. He is averaging 8.2 PPG in 19 games, 15 of them starts, but continues to struggle with his shot, hitting just .419 from the field and .286 from 3-point range.
The Sixers entered win-now mode after the Jimmy Butler trade, Pompey notes, and don’t need the distraction of trying to develop a young player. However, they are wary of seeing him turn into a star somewhere else, knowing that former GM Bryan Colangelo will get the blame if Fultz fails in Philadelphia, but the current group will be held responsible if he is traded away cheaply.
The Sixers have already refused several offers for Fultz, which indicates that other teams aren’t willing to part with potentially high first-round picks. Pompey states that rival organizations believe Philadelphia will lessen its requirements as the February 7 trade deadline draws nearer, adding that teams remain unconvinced that Fultz will overcome his shooting problems or shoulder injury any time soon.
Fultz hasn’t played since November 19 and is working out in Los Angeles while rehabbing the shoulder. His agent, Raymond Brothers, said on December 4 that Fultz would miss three to six weeks, which could put his return as late as mid-January.
I don’t feel sorry for the Sixers, who lied about Fultz from Day One. The kid needs a year or two in the G League to figure things out without any pressure.
To nets for Russell I hope
The Sixers lied about what??? G league??? He’s the number one overall freakin pick. The injury is bull. TOS DOES NOT ALLOW FOR BEING ABLE TO WINDMILL SLAM DUNK WITH FULL RANGE OF MOTION AND STRENGTH ON ONE TRIP DOWN THE FLOOR AND NOT BE ABLE TO LIFT YOUR DAMN ARM GENTLY OVER YOUR HEAD ON THE NEXT!! Merry Christmas.
And an allcaps holiday season to you!
How bout a swap of lottery burnouts? Fultz for Josh Jackson straight up
This would’ve made sense before the Butler deal. Wouldn’t Jackson get buried on the wing now? I’m not too familiar with what other depth Philly has at that position though, so I could be wrong.
Butler, Chandler, Korkmaz, Redick.
JJ is likely gone after this year(I think he’s on a 1 yr contract), Chandler will be a FA, Korkmaz never plays. Jackson would be a cheap replacement for any of those 3.
Butler is also going to be a FA, but Philly wants to bring him back.
Korkmaz plays every game and has been starting with Jimmy out
They should get an nba rotation piece to move the needle this year
Maybe fultz and some a money filler for Jabari and a pick
They don’t have the contracts to match on Parker without trading a key rotation piece (JJ or Chandler). He’s a downgrade from Chandler in most ways, anyway. If he gets bought out, he’d be an interesting target.
Fultz to Knicks for Nitilkina
Wouldn’t be the worst idea. Ntilikinia is good defensively and has shown flashes offensively. Knicks could use the marketability of a number 1 pick, but I worry about the media getting to him.
Better than Fultz for Jackson, but they really don’t need another guard who is sort of okay. They’re loaded at sort of okay guards.
Fultz to the Cavs for Nance & Nwaba. Cavs get a potential star PG, Fultz gets a fresh start, Sixers get a PF upgrade and an elite wing defender.
Cavs already have Sexton
Yet they’re still one of the teams that’s inquired on him…
That’s a decent trade from a this year only perspective, but Nance’s $12 million next year takes the Sixers out of the FA market.
Sixers won’t get much for this kid that has shown nothing thus far and sounds like a complete trainwreck. His agent is worse that LaVar Ball.
They aren’t going to get anything useful back in a trade, and he doesn’t cost much to keep. On the other hand, if he gets it together, the implications are huge.
At this point the damage is already done. Their best bet is hoping Fultz can bounce back now that he has a diagnosis and a plan.
It’s definitely a long shot, but I’d rather take that gamble then throw him away for a meaningless 2nd rounder that will impact nothing at all.
Chandler, Fultz, Amir, and Korkmaz for K Love (if healthy by trade deadline).
That’s insane. That leaves the Sixers only one back-up big and without their only decent perimeter defender on the second unit. If you make this trade, Shake Milton needs to be converted to a full NBA contract and play significant minutes, which is a disaster. They are already too shallow. They can’t trade three guys who play for one guy.
And it takes them out of the FA market next year, although maybe that’s okay if Love turns out to be a good fit.
Oh, and they need to get Amir to agree to play for Cleveland. Why would he do that?
They’re not split, they’re embarrassed by their pick. No one is offering anything of value or else they would’ve pulled the trigger
They didn’t pick him coangelo did
Sixers’ Management Split On What To Do With Fultz
They aren’t split, they are Morons!!
They are embarrassed by a pick that they were not involved in making?
Fultz + Wilson Chandler to Bulls for Jabari Parker + Cameron Payne.
Wilson Chandler isas good or better at everything the Sixers need than Parker is. Is that downgrade worth the perhaps small upgrade from the overrated TJ to Cam Payne?
The Sixers are playing everybody here. There is no urgency to trade Fultz with his value as low as it is now.
His biggest value to the team this season is as a contract match if they want to try to move the Miami pick for an upgrade at the 4 or the 2. They lack depth, so if they make a trade, they are far better off trading out contracts of guys who aren’t playing. The only two non-playing contracts they have of value are Fultz and Smith. Because of the confusing salary cap mechanics, Fultz can be used as a matching contract in a lot of potential upgrades. (The Wiz seem to be out of the salary dump market now, but they wouldn’t get a better off for Beal than Smith, Fultz and Miami’s pick.)
If they are going to Fultz him out for cap relief, that can wait until the off-season.