Sixers forward Tobias Harris knows that his expiring $39MM+ contract could be included in a blockbuster trade this offseason. Harris also knows that a segment of Philadelphia fans hopes that will happen. However, Harris doesn’t want to leave, Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes.
“Casual Sixers fans, they’ll trade me for a Crumbl Cookie,” Harris said. “But at the end of the day, they have to realize that you’re not getting a 6-9 forward back who can damn near shoot 40 percent from 3, guard the other team’s best player, shoot, post up, drive and play 70-plus games a year. … I’m excited to come back, bring this group back, add a few pieces that help us out as a whole team and be ready to win.”
The Sixers forward is also hopeful James Harden will re-sign with the club. “There’s not many guys that can go out and drop 40 in a playoff game,” Harris said.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- The Sixers are adding Doug West to Nick Nurse‘s coaching staff, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer tweets. West was an assistant to Nurse with the G League’s Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
- Obi Toppin‘s future with the Knicks seems cloudy and the New York Post’s Peter Botte speculates on potential landing spots for the backup power forward. Botte lists the Pacers, Clippers, Kings and Hawks among the potential trade partners for Toppin, who is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason.
- With the addition of Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics can now address potential depth issues at forward and guard, Jared Weiss of The Athletic writes. They might address those needs via a sign-and-trade involving restricted free agent Grant Williams. Any new additions will have to make up for the toughness and aggressiveness that Williams, if he leaves, and Marcus Smart brought to the table.
Easy to say that until the team you said that about just traded you. I’m sure that green hair dye has been retired.
What else is he supposed to say about the team he plays for? “I can’t wait to get outta here so I can go sign with other team”
“Until.”
It’s interesting that Obi Toppin is likely on his way out of the organization right after his brother was just added to it. It probably does little to change the situation, though, as long as Thibodeaux is there.
The problem with Harris is that he gets star money to be a solid tier below a star level. Similar to Wiggins in Minnesota, it’s not the player it’s the contract. Every team would love a guy like Harris, just not for what he’s making.
You nailed it. Solid player although I’d say a bit soft, especially when he goes to the rim. Not a top 3 guy on a championship-level team. He better be ready for the massive pay cut he’s gonna get in his next contract.
This is 100% right. He isn’t wrong when he says he’s one of the team’s best wing defenders. He goes in and out of being the catch and shoot guy they need and sometimes gets caught up in wanting to play in the post, but if he was paid $20 or $25 million a year instead of about $40 then people would actually talk about his game.
While I would trade him in a Dame deal, I think people don’t get how much that would hurt our defense. If 3 of your top 4 guys are Lillard, Maxey, and Harden, and your best defender Embiid is a rim defender, good luck guarding any opposing guards or wings. It would fall on Embiid, 38 year old Tucker, and Melton to carry the defense.
Totally agree (as a Sixers fan). If Harris were making half of what he makes now, no one would bat an eye at his performance. I blame Elton Brand. He panicked and bid against himself when the Sixers maxed a perfectly above-average player. Now Harris is reviled for producing 4th-option stats on a top-20 NBA player salary.
All players are loyal to the green, but I don’t mean the Celtics.
“Toppin … is eligible for a rookie scare extension this offseason.”
I fear he will be :)
Dana jumped right on it!
In reference to the last point.
Celtics now need to add depth and may do that through a sign and trade using Grant Williams.
What about
Grant Williams for Taurean Prince and Kyle Anderson.
Grant seems like such a great fit for the TWolves who have said they want to add young pieces to ANT. Grant would be a great fit. He can shoot the ball, he plays defence, he works hard, he plays hard, although undersized he wold work well next to Gobert. Considering how last season finished I feel like you need to move either Gobert or Anderson.
For the Celtics, Prince and Anderson give you two good back up forwards on expiring deals. Both can shoot the 3, both give you about 20 minutes a night or more, both have some defensive ability and Anderson also provides some ball handling/playmaking if you need that from him.
If you were to go a step further for the TWolves.
Such a move would set them up perfectly for a KAT trade.
Just for example say you did KAT for Trae Young straight swap.
Trae is a defensive liability but you’d have him surrounded with 4 good defenders and in particular Gobert being one of the best in the league. Spacing wise, McDaniels and Grant both shoot basically 40% from 3 last season, so the floor would be open for Trae and ANT to go at the rim coming off a Gobert pick. Although the bench needs filling up I like that you’d already have 2 great pieces, in Reid and Conley if you keep him. You’d also have a bunch of young guys that would compete for minutes. (Moore, Minnott, Miller)
Not sure if ATL would do it. Traes name has come up a couple times this offseason for the first time. It would make sense to move Murray back to the 1. You’d then need to move Capela but he would have a good market, Dallas in particular stand out and THJ would be a good start for a return package. He’d fill that newly crated hole at the 2.
Personally I’d be stoked for the TWolves, they’d look awesome and I’d definitely watch more of their games. Boston, yeah it would be cool and could help them come playoffs. ATL, meh I think they need a shake up. Would be a big risk but doing nothing wood be worse imo
Kyle is better than Grant. In pretty much every way you want to look at it.
A heated moment in a game between Gobert and Anderson is no reason to force a trade.
Kyle played point guard in college, is 6’9″, and highly valuable. Every team would want him and he’d start for a good few of them. Grant isn’t a starter on any team yet.
In fairness to 76er fans, Crumbl cookies are pretty good…
Life changes fast in the NBA. Wouldn’t be surprised if he never suits up in a Boston uni again.
Tobias Harris contract is the problem. He’s a role player getting max money and it was a terrible move for the Philadelphia 76ers to pay him and get rid of Jimmy Butler.
I really like Tobias Harris just not for the money he’s getting.
Remember this I said it first the problem is Joel Embiid and James Harden. Joel Embiid a great player but an injury prone that don’t have no leadership qualities to him. He threw his team under the bus after they got eliminated by the Boston Celtics this playoffs. Then James Harden plays terrible when you need him most. The playoffs aren’t for him. He too inefficient and a turnover prone and a defensive liability. He’s the most overrated player the NBA ever had. His numbers will make him a first ballot hall of fame easy!!! Numbers wise he will look better than a whole lot of greats but the way he plays tells a totally different story.
I love Tyrese Maxey game!!!! He can be great!!!
The Philadelphia 76ers won’t do it but they should blow it up. Joel Embiid James Harden Tobias Harris P.J. Tucker Danuel House Jr. will all get traded off my roster. When I’m done with this roster all I would have is Tyrese Maxey and D’Anthony Melton. Call me crazy but what’s crazy to me is to keep paying a luxury tax year in year out not to make it out of the 2nd round.
I will also fire Daryl Morey and Elton Brand. I need a new front office. I think Daryl Morey is an overrated executive.
I would keep Nick Nurse he’s a great coach but all the rest of them can go.
P.J. Tucker my boy but he too old for a rebuild. Danuel House Jr. ain’t the type of player I want on my team. Tobias Harris getting max money for role player production. James Harden ain’t worth the headache. Joel Embiid will be sent to the New York Knicks for all them beautiful assets they have. I’ll even send him to the Oklahoma City Thunder if they want him for those assets they have. He’s not what I want leading my team. Numbers wise you will think I’m crazy but come playoff time he don’t step up to the plate like suppose to.
The problem is you have to get to the playoffs first. The Sixers aren’t my team, but I have a feeling most of their fans are not looking forward to another “process.” There are very few people that can do what Embiid and the Beard can do on the court.
Sixers do t use Harris right. Then he gets the blame cause he signed a contract they offered. Just amusing how folks look at players. What’s a player do to. “Say I’m not worth 39 mill I’ll sign for 25 mill”.
To move Harris they’d have to attach an asset to him. I don’t see that happening.
I’ve always liked him as a player, teammate, and person. Down to earth player who will do whatever is necessary. He’d be perfect for the Knicks current roster, but his salary and resigning Hart won’t allow it to happen. Moving Fournier wouldn’t even be enough, unless of course Hart isn’t resigned.
I know Knicks had talks with Pacers last yr at TD. About Duarte for Toppin. Personally I like Obi1 starting for us. But it’s never going to happen with Thibs here. Obi fits Pacers well imo. I think he’s a steal for the right team. Makes sense for Knicks to move him. Time has come “Free Obi1”.