Daryl Morey, the former general manager of the Houston Rockets, has always been known for his bold NBA trade proposals. These proposals played a significant role in transforming the Rockets into championship contenders. Morey has continued his trading efforts with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he currently holds the same position.
According to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Morey recently made inquiries about the availability of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker from the Phoenix Suns. He also reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers to check on LeBron James. However, these attempts proved unsuccessful, as none of the players or teams showed interest in pursuing a potential deal.
Wojnarowski’s article primarily focused on the Warriors’ attempt to acquire LeBron James from the Lakers. It seems that Golden State is interested in pairing James with Stephen Curry in the later stages of their careers. However, the Lakers and James were not interested in exploring this possibility.
Morey’s involvement in the article was highlighted when it was revealed that he also contacted the Lakers to inquire about bringing James to Philadelphia. In response, Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka asked about the availability of Joel Embiid, which effectively ended the conversation.
But Morey didn’t stop there. As mentioned in Wojnarowski’s article, he also reached out to other NBA teams, including the Phoenix Suns, to inquire about Kevin Durant. This suggests that the 76ers were actively seeking additional help following Embiid’s injury.
Embiid, who was a frontrunner for the NBA MVP title this season, suffered a knee ailment that will keep him out of the game for at least a few weeks before the playoffs. His availability for the postseason remains uncertain, causing the 76ers to look for ways to strengthen their roster.
Despite winning their last two games, the 76ers have struggled in their recent performances. They have lost seven out of their last ten games, dropping from third place to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are currently 3.5 games behind the second-place Cavaliers.
The 76ers will face the Miami Heat in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. After the break, they will face a challenging schedule, with their first four games against teams currently ranked in the top seven in the Eastern Conference.
According to the Source sportslens.com