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NBA Trade Deadline Roundup – Dissecting Atlantic Division Deals

By Tamberlyn Richardson

Feb 24, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward P.J. Tucker (2) reacts after securing a rebound inside the final minute of play against the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 107-97. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward P.J. Tucker (2) reacts after securing a rebound inside the final minute of play against the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 107-97. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia 76ers:

Trades/Moves:

Bryan Colangelo has been working the phones all season with a view to moving Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor. With the ascent of Joel Embiid and steady progression of Dario Saric, the Sixers wanted to upgrade their backcourt.

The fact the team announced they’ve shut down Ben Simmons for the season and will exercise caution with Embiid speaks to the Sixers looking at obtaining a decent draft pick to capitalize on the guard rich 2017 draft.

In the end, Colangelo was able to find a buyer for one of the earmarked frontcourt players (Noel), clear some additional cap space and grab some picks.

Trade 1:

Philadelphia 76ers Receive:

C – Andrew Bogut:  It’s expected the Sixers will buy out (or waive) Bogut with the Cavaliers and Celtics rumored to be the main teams looking to enlist his services for the stretch run.

SF- Justin Anderson:  6.5 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 0.6 APG, 40.2% FG%, 30.3% 3PFG%, 79.5% FT%

Top -18 protected first-round draft pick

Dallas Mavericks receive:

F – Nerlens Noel

Trade 2:

Philadelphia 76ers receive:

C – Tiago Splitter: has not played this season

Future second-round draft pick and the rights to swap another future second-round draft pick

Note: the nature of this pick is it may turn into two picks, but instead of reinventing the wheel, here’s a great explanation of the trade via Philly Voice.

Hawks receive:

  • PF – Ersan Ilyasova

Final Grade: B

Given the Sixers were trying to shed Noel forever, moving him has to be considered a win. Further, the acquisition of Anderson who offers a wide-ranging skillset is positive. Given Robert Covington’s growth, these two should make the competition at the 2017-18 training camp interesting.

As for Splitter, I’m not sure he’ll see any minutes in a Sixers uniform. Colangelo may be looking for Splitter to bring championship experience and a veteran voice to the locker room.

Okafor remains a Sixer, for now, but it’s likely Colangelo will revisit conversations with the Bulls, Celtics, and Pacers (teams who showed interest) come draft day.  It’s tough to gauge the overall value of the trades given the convoluted nature of the draft picks.

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