Why the Trade Benefits the Philadelphia 76ers

Out of all three teams in this deal, it works best for the Philadelphia 76ers. They really underachieved this season as they were swept out of the NBA playoffs in the 1st round by the Boston Celtics. They have made some poor decisions in recent years.

First, they let Jimmy Butler go and that was the downfall. Al Horford and Harris have two of the worst contracts in the league. In this trade, the 76ers would be able to get rid of both.

James Harden is the cornerstone piece here but fans were not happy when they got rid of Robert Covington. He is a true ‘3-and-D’ player who is extremely valuable. The 76ers need both of those qualities. The Simmons-Joel Embiid experiment has not worked so why not give the Embiid-Harden test a try?

This would keep the 76ers as contenders in the Eastern Conference. Harden would have a chance in the easier of the conferences. If the personalities of the two stars match up, this could be a beneficial trade for the 76ers.