The Wilson Chandler Trades, Part I: The Eastern Conference
By Tim Hart
Philadelphia 76ers
ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine Results: 76ers Unaffected, Nuggets -1 Wins
This trade would bring a new structure to the 76ers rotations, one that’s success is projected to be a toss-up.
Why the 76ers would do it:
They have spread rumors of interest in trading Noel, and doing so with Denver could be a smart move. Chandler could fit into one of several different roles and positions as a 76er, and his acquisition would be mostly for a change up in talent. Will Barton would bring valuable scoring to the 76er’s offense, and would likely fit in quite well as a fast-break guru.
Why the Nuggets would do it:
Nerlens Noel has just enough touch to make for a valuable addition to the Nuggets as a PF. He could start over Faried, but like the 76ers, the Nuggets would have options. This trade wouldn’t be about line-ups so much as roster adjustments.
Robert Covington makes for a better bench option than Wilson Chandler. Gallinari would be allowed to control the position unhinged, with Convington supplying a worthy spark in his absence. This trade would leave a lot up in the air, but could be worth it strictly for the sake of change.
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