Philadelphia 76ers Makes Statement at the Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia 76ers made some very assertive moves during this year’s NBA trade deadline.

Going into the NBA’s trade deadline, the 76ers main problem was lack of depth, which was surprising, since last year it was one of their strong points.

But, trading for Jimmy Butler, they traded away key guys such as Dario Saric and Robert Covington.

The 76ers regained their depth, however, by trading for Tobias Harris, a well-needed stretch four and decent defender, Boban Marjanovic a 7’3 big man, who will definitely help with the lack of big man talent off the bench for the 76ers and Mike Scott. However, you have to give something up in order to get something in return, the 76ers traded away promising rookie Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, 2020 first round pick lottery protected, 2021 first Miami’s pick, and 2021 and 2022 second round picks, to the Los Angeles Clippers, in order for the trade to be accepted.

The Philadelphia 76ers traded 2017 #1 overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic for Jonathon Simmons, a 2020 first-round pick top 20 protected pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder and a second-round pick.

The 76ers received James Ennis from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the right to swap 2021 second-round draft picks.

Also, the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Malachi Richardson a young talented guard and 2022 second round pick from the Toronto Raptors.


The trades definitely raise the stakes for the 76ers coming out the East Conference, as long as everyone stays healthy. Only time will tell if that’s true.

Monta Ellis Potential Landing Spots

Monta Ellis was released by the Indiana Pacers last week. Ellis played for the Pacers for the past two seasons. Through his two seasons with the Pacers, he averaged 11.1 points per game.

Monta Ellis is 31 years old; he still has a lot to offer to a playoff team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of those teams who could use his abilities. Ellis could be the scorer off the bench the Cavaliers desperately need. Kyle Korver and Iman Shumpert were nonexistent in the NBA Finals.

Another playoff team who could benefit from his services is the San Antonio Spurs. Danny Green has been inconsistent this past season, Manu Ginobili is getting up their age. Monta Ellis signing to the San Antonio Spurs would improve their chances of beating the Golden State Warriors.

The Los Angeles Clippers would be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. The Clippers need a good scorer/shooter on their roster for next season, after losing JJ Redick in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. They need a spark plug off the bench, and Monta Ellis is that guy. The Thunder need some scoring production when Russell Westbrook and Paul George go to the bench to get some rest.

The Toronto Raptors is another team that could use Monta Ellis services. The Raptors need guard bench production after the loss of Cory Joseph in free agency to the Indiana Pacers.

We will soon see what team Monta Ellis ends up on.

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Russell Westbrook Rewrites History

Russell Westbrook rewrote history last night against the Denver Nuggets. After becoming the second player in NBA history since Oscar Robertson, to average a triple-double all season last Friday.

Russell Westbrook wasn't done breaking records. Last night, Russell Westbrook broke the single season record for most triple doubles which was set by Oscar Robertson at 41. Westbrook finished with 50 points, 16 rebounds, and ten assists. With that performance, Russell Westbrook now has 42 triple-doubles in a season.

As if breaking the single season record for most triple-doubles wasn't enough, Russell Westbrook added a cherry on top with a buzzer beater three from 36 ft out to beat the Denver Nuggets 106-105.

Shockingly, that was his first career buzzer beater, but I'm pretty sure there will be plenty more in his career.

Some are born to fit in, and then there is Russell Westbrook who was born to stand out. Westbrook has silenced every critic this season with his phenomenal play.

I know the MVP award is based off winning, but if you would have told me the Oklahoma City Thunder, would be the sixth seed in the Western Conference Playoffs after Kevin Durant left them in the off season. I would have laughed in your face and said you were crazy.

Russell Westbrook has taken a  subpar team to the playoffs. I think that alone should be enough to win the MVP award; nonetheless, he averaged a triple-double all season.

We will soon see if the voters have some common sense on who should be the MVP this year.

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