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The Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, but the Sixers have been noticeably absent from the trade rumor mill.
But that does incur immediate risk, as very few players near veteran's minimum salaries are surefire rotation-caliber pieces. And as Justin Edwards has failed to make an impact in his second NBA season, the Sixers are shallow on the wing. George, Oubre and Edwards are their only traditional options there.
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As trade deadline nears, Sixers find themselves in a tricky spot
The Sixers have been relatively and playing well. That could lead to a complicated trade deadline.
The Sixers and Grizzlies discussed "around-the-edges roster matters" in mid-December, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.
The Philadelphia 76ers sent second-year guard Jared McCain down to the G League as they know he needs the reps and the court time in order to continue his development. He has been unable to earn regular minutes in 2025-26 as he works his way back from a serious meniscus tear in his left knee.
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Nick Nurse details Sixers’ plan for Jared McCain
As his playing time continues to wane, culminating in a DNP-CD on Jan. 17 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers assigned Jared McCain to their G-League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats for a chance at extended run. It’s the second time they’ve sent him down this season, the first being a two-game stint in mid-November.
Not only could the Sixers' recent losses hurt their playoff seeding, but it might also influence which direction they go at the NBA trade deadline.
The Dallas Mavericks have been urged to target Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain with the NBA trade deadline approaching. NBA analyst Dan Favale of Bleacher Report thinks the Mavericks should attempt to acquire McCain since the Sixers have Tyrese Maxey,
The Philadelphia 76ers react to losing Dominick Barlow to injury in their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
However, Fischer made clear that these talks have not revolved around point guard Ja Morant, whom it was reported that the Grizzlies are now open to trading. Fischer clarified that the trade talks between Memphis and Philadelphia “involved around-the-edges roster matters.”
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