One Trade That Every Team Should Do
Philadelphia gets: SG C.J Wilcox, SF Hedo Turkoglu, PF Ekpe Udoh
Los Angeles Clippers get: SF/PF Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Finances: Mbah a Moute is on an expiring contract worth $4.4 million, and so are Turkoglu and Udoh. However, the latter two are just contract fill-ins, and their deals are worth less than $1 million each. Wilcox is only owed $1.1 million this year, as he is still on his cheap rookie deal. He is the prize of this deal for Philadelphia.
The Fit: As the Sixers continue to strip down their roster of veteran parts in favor of younger players and draft picks, it makes sense for Mbah a Moute to be the next out the door. The Clippers are probably the team that would give the most for the forward, and Wilcox is really the only asset LA has that would be of interest to Philadelphia, as they are devoid of future draft picks. The rookie could come in and instantly compete for minutes with the Sixers, unlike in LA, where he’s only averaging 5.5 minutes per game. GM Sam Hinkie continues to acquire future assets at his veterans’ expense, and this trade is no different.
Why the other team does it: Turkoglu and Udoh were borderline benchwarmers for the Clippers, and so was Wilcox, though he likely won’t be in a few years. Mbah a Moute is averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game, to go along with 1.5 steals. He fills a clear hole for a playoff team at small forward, and could be the missing link for the Clippers to win their first ever championship.
Philadelphia gets: SG C.J Wilcox, SF Hedo Turkoglu, PF Ekpe Udoh
Los Angeles Clippers get: SF/PF Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Finances: Mbah a Moute is on an expiring contract worth $4.4 million, and so are Turkoglu and Udoh. However, the latter two are just contract fill-ins, and their deals are worth less than $1 million each. Wilcox is only owed $1.1 million this year, as he is still on his cheap rookie deal. He is the prize of this deal for Philadelphia.
The Fit: As the Sixers continue to strip down their roster of veteran parts in favor of younger players and draft picks, it makes sense for Mbah a Moute to be the next out the door. The Clippers are probably the team that would give the most for the forward, and Wilcox is really the only asset LA has that would be of interest to Philadelphia, as they are devoid of future draft picks. The rookie could come in and instantly compete for minutes with the Sixers, unlike in LA, where he’s only averaging 5.5 minutes per game. GM Sam Hinkie continues to acquire future assets at his veterans’ expense, and this trade is no different.
Why the other team does it: Turkoglu and Udoh were borderline benchwarmers for the Clippers, and so was Wilcox, though he likely won’t be in a few years. Mbah a Moute is averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game, to go along with 1.5 steals. He fills a clear hole for a playoff team at small forward, and could be the missing link for the Clippers to win their first ever championship.