Trade rumors involving the Boston Celtics weren’t just limited to the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls.
The Philadelphia 76ers apparently had their eyes on Celtics guard Avery Bradley, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports’ “The Vertical” reported Thursday, citing sources. However, the trade deadline came and went without a move between the two clubs.
Sources: Philadelphia searching for defensive-minded guards to play with Ben Simmons. One target: Boston's Avery Bradley. No traction.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 23, 2017
Bradley, one of the Celtics most valuable trade assets, is an elite defender who has developed into an above-average shooter offensively.
It makes sense why the forward-heavy Sixers would pursue Bradley. But after reportedly trading big man Nerlens Noel, Philly wouldn’t have much to offer Boston in return, assuming it doesn’t want to part with Joel Embiid.
Still, the Sixers’ reported pursuit of Bradley is something to monitor, both as the NBA trade deadline approaches and entering the 2017 offseason.
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