5 Trades That The Sixers Should Make

Thaddeus Young and Jason Richardson to the Bucks for John Henson, and Giannis Adetokunbo

This would be a trade that would be very beneficial for the Sixers and would be an average trade for the Bucks.  Thaddeus Young would be a great replacement for Caron Butler at the Small-Forward position, and Jason Richardson could be good for helping develop the young guards on the Bucks.  The Sixers would have Adetokunbo who is a very raw guard/forward.  And John Henson who could become a very solid big man in the future, and get a lot of playing time with the Sixers.

Thaddeus Young, Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, and Arnett Moultrie  for DeMarcus Cousins and Jimmer Fredette

This is a trade that seems nearly imposable at first look, but would be mutually benafical.  The kings are very weak at the Small Forward position, and very strong at the guard position.  Even though the Kings would be giving up two  very talented player in DeMarcus Cousins, and Jimmer Fredette but I think that it would be worth the risk.  Cousins has expressed unhappiness in the organization, and I don't think he would resign.  They would be adding a very talented Big-Man in Spencer Hawes, a promising Big-Man in Arnett Moultrie, and two above average role players in Thad Young and Evan Turner.  The Sixers would then acquire a talented young guard in Jimmer, they are weak in terms of guards so this would be good.  And also get a big man that would be a great front-court mate with Nerlens Noel.

Three Way Trade Between the Sixers, Rockets, and Warriors: Sixers Get Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli, Greg Smith, Kent Bazemore, and Isaiah Canaan, Warriors Get Thaddeus Young, Jason Richardson, Lavoy Allen, and Terrence Jones, Rockets Get Spencer Hawes, and Draymond Green.

This is a very complicated trade that would work out well for the Sixers, and Rockets, and would be okay for the Warriors.  The Sixers would get a lot of young talent including Harrison Barnes, and Greg Smith.  This would give the Sixers a legitimate Big-Man, possibly one of the better small-forwards in the future, and some younger guards.  For the Warriors it could give them a player in Thaddeus Young that could be a great fall back plan if Andrew Bogut got injured, and would give them a way not to re-sign Bogut.  They would also gain a two young big-man who could turn out to be very solid role-players.  This trade would be great for the Rockets.  They would receive Spencer Hawes who would be the Perfect fit for them considering that he is a big man who has a jump-shot which is exactly what they need. 

Thaddeus Young and Evan Turner for Micheal Kidd-Gilchrist, Gerald Henderson, and Jeff Adrien

This is a trade that would be pretty hard to pull of for the Sixers, but because of Micheal Jordan's lack of talent at the GM position this could work.  This trade would swap two second overall picks that are forward/guards MKG has a little more potential, but Evan Turner is more of a better overall player.  Both Turner and Kidd-Gilchrist are very inconsistent, streaky shooters.  Turner because of the fact that he has been in the league for longer has a little better jumper.

Thaddeus Young, Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, and Arnett Moultrie for JaVale McGee, Anthony Randolph, and Kenneth Faried

This would be another near imposable trade for the Sixers but because of new management for the Nuggets this trade might actually be possible.  The Nuggets took a giant step back this year by losing Andre Igoudala through free agency.  So, this would give the Nuggets a lot more players that could make them good now, and players that could be good in the future.  For the Sixers it could add a great high energy player in Faried, and another good shot blocker in McGee.  Also, Anthony Randolph is a great player to throw into a trade to make the trade seem better if the Sixers were to make any other moves.

Why The Nerlens Noel Trade Will Be Good For The Sixers

The biggest trade on Draft Night that involved picks was the Trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans.  In this trade the Sixers received Nerlens Noel, and a 2014 1-5 protected first round pick.  The Pelicans received Jrue Holiday, and the Sixers second round pick Pierre Jackson.  The trading of Pierre Jackson is the only part of the trade that I really don't like on the Sixers part.  Jackson has a lot of what they might need especially since they gave up Jrue Holiday.  Jackson is a very athletic guard out of Baylor.  In his senior year Jackson averaged 19.8 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 7.1 assists per game.  But, for their is hope for us Sixers fans that hope comes in the form of Micheal Carter-Williams.  In Carter-Williams sophomore year he averaged 11.9 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, 7.3 assists per game, and 2.8 steals per game.  Also, adding on to William's resume was in his first summer-league game he had 26 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and a worrisome 9 turnovers.  Even though those 9 turnovers jump out I think that they are less of a big deal than people think.  Williams was being guarded by Patrick Beverly who was an elite defender in the playoffs last year.  Also about 2-4 of those turnovers were because of the fact that he wasn't really that in sync with the rest of team, meaning that he threw passes a little too early or a little to late.  Something that we need to remember is that Jrue early in his career, and even still has a problem with turnovers.  If you look at this article from bleacherreport.com  written when Jrue was a rookie it talks about how Jrue might have not become a good NBA player(http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213577-holiday-disappoints-in-orlando-summer-league-debut).  Another positive about Williams is when u compare his college stats to the player that he is is most compared to which is Rajon Rondo.  Rondo averaged 11.2 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game, 4.9 assists per game, and 2.0 steals per game.  So, as you can see Williams is better in most categories.  Another major part of this trade is that the Sixers received Nerlens Noel a player that many people believed to be the top player in this draft.  If Noel works hard he could really develop into a good player.  Noel is a great defensive player, and a big man two things that the Sixers need.  In his Freshman year Noel averaged 10.5 points per game, 9.5 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game, 2.1 steals per game, and 4.4 blocks per game.  To conclude I think that this trade was a step in the right direction for the Sixers as they acquired a possible lottery pick, and a talented young big-man full of potential.