re: NBA Trade Deadline about 24 hours away

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but the 76ers may be completely tarnishing their brand, for one. that's a serious risk in a league that requires FA swag

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I can see tarnishing their brand but I don't think it matters as much as you do. Free agents have always followed the money, and if the money is equal Philadelphia had never been a free agent destination to begging with.

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they're also not really "building" because as soon as a young player has any value, they get dealt for a pick

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If they get better value than they are trading out then they are building. Mcw doesn't look like an impact player long term and isn't that far away from getting paid, if he isn't a cornerstone of your franchise then you cash in if you can. The lakers pick is a huge chip. Mcdaniels had a complicated contract situation.

I feel like people evaluate the 76ers in dog years because they are controversial. It's only been a year and a half, it was never supposed to be a quick plan.