After trading away Johni Broome for cash considerations yesterday, the Philadelphia 76ers still have one last roster spot to fill. With LeBron James joining the team, followed by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, after they traded for Jaylen Brown earlier in the offseason, this team is all in. Rumors are now swirling that they have big plans for that final roster spot, but who would be the best fit in Philly and for fantasy basketball lineups? These are the top stars they could be targeting.
G Jrue Holiday, Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers are expected to buy out Holiday, and the Sixers could make a run at him. Even at 36 years old, he brings high-end 3-and-D value. Last season, he shot 37.8% from beyond the arc and is still a lock-down defender.
Philly could only offer him the veteran minimum, so Holiday would have to accept a significant pay cut, but this situation could be worth it for him as he nears the end of his career. LeBron taking such a massive pay cut could set the precedent for other players to also sacrifice money to make a run at an NBA Championship.
Holiday would be a great fit for the Sixers, but this wouldn't do any favors for fantasy basketball owners. His scoring would inevitably drop, although his assists could see a boost on a per-minute basis.
