6 possible trade targets for the Sixers

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The Jimmy Butler trade leaves the Sixers with an empty roster spot and Elton Brand acknowledged Tuesday that he’s not done yet (see story).

Here are a few trade options that would fit.

Kyle Korver

We all know Korver’s deal by now. He’s one of the most prolific three-point shooters in NBA history and the team he’s playing on is a dumpster fire. The Cavaliers need to move him and the question will just be price. Nobody is giving Cleveland more than a second — maybe multiple seconds and a prospect that hasn’t quite hit (think Furkan Korkmaz).

It's no surprise the Sixers have been linked to Korver for a reunion. He's 37 and he’s limited athletically but he’ll give effort on defense and is also a smart enough basketball player to make up for those limitations. And he can definitely still shoot. 

Carmelo Anthony

Nope.

Markieff Morris

The Philly native was brought up in a report along with fellow Wizards Jeff Green and Kelly Oubre Jr. Of the three, Morris is probably the most attractive fit for the Sixers. Morris can you give minutes at the four and at the five. Amir Johnson played three minutes Monday night and is struggling.

Brett Brown talks about playing "Philly tough" so who better to provide that than a tough dude from Philly? Morris is also a pretty solid offensive player. He’s a very good mid-range shooter and while he’s not a sharpshooter, he can make the occasional open three. It would be fun if he eventually had to face his twin brother Marcus in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Courtney Lee

Lee has been mentioned as a possibility for the Sixers since he’s an expiring contract on a bad team. He’s a solid defender with excellent basketball instincts. He’s shot over 40 percent from three in three of the last four seasons. 

Lee would be a phenomenal fit here, if he can recover from the neck injury that has kept him out this season. He’s obviously not a star but he can do a little bit of everything, including two things the Sixers desperately need more of: shot create and shot make. If you’re looking for a more diverse solution than Korver, Lee could be it.

Trevor Ariza

There have been no indications that the Suns will look to move on from Ariza and his one-year, $15-million deal, but it could make sense to allow their younger players to play. I bet the struggling Rockets would love to have Ariza back.

Ariza is an elite on-the-ball defender that can guard one through four. He takes a ton of threes but has hovered around the league average percentage wise. He’s 33 but looks like he has plenty in the tank. Plus his playoff experience would be a huge asset for a young Sixers team.

Vince Carter

Yes, Vince Carter is still playing basketball. Long gone are the days of Vinsanity but the 41-year-old can still fill a complementary role. The Hawks signed Carter to be a positive influence on their young players and they may choose to keep him for that reason.

For 15 minutes a game, Carter can still bring something to the table. He can score on all three levels and still create his own shot from time to time. He’s shooting 37 percent from three this season and can play solid defense. As far as experience, the resume speaks for itself.

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