CAMDEN, N.J. — The 76ers traded the No. 23 pick out in Thursday evening’s NBA Draft to the Grizzlies for mixture guard De’Anthony Melton.
Melton, a fourth-year professional, averaged 10.8 issues, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals and hit .374 of his 3-pointers final season whilst excelling in catch-and-shoot scenarios. He’s below contract for $8.25 million subsequent yr and $8 million in 2023-24. The Sixers additionally it appears despatched the non-guaranteed $10 million contract of Danny Green to Memphis within the deal.
Melton is anticipated to come back off the bench for the Sixers, whose moment unit allow them to down once more within the playoffs.
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The Sixers additionally mentioned buying and selling the pick out and different gamers, equivalent to wing Matisse Thybulle, with a large number of groups, in line with ESPN and different retailers, as a way to improve the roster. They want a 5th starter, higher wings, extra bench assist and to grow to be extra bodily.
The Nets may’ve taken the Sixers’ pick out this yr or in 2023 as a part of the February James Harden/Ben Simmons industry. Brooklyn opted for Philadelphia first-round variety subsequent yr, figuring the Sixers’ regular-season file may not be as excellent and lead to a better selection.
The Sixers traded away their 2022 second-round pick out, in addition to two others that they had accrued. Philly’s predraft workout routines on the crew’s coaching facility had been closed to the media.
The Sixers completed fourth within the Eastern Conference with a 51-31 file all the way through the steady season, shedding to the Miami Heat within the Eastern Conference semifinals.