Philadelphia 76ers interested in two-time NBA champion prior to trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline provides an opportunity for teams to improve for a playoff push, and the Philadelphia 76ers could look to do just that.

The Sixers will be limited in what they can do at the deadline as a huge chunk of their salary is tied up in three players – Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey – and a blockbuster deal involving any of those three is extremely unlikely.

76ers interested in Celtics forward Chris Boucher 

So, the Sixers will have to look to upgrade around the edges, and a two-tine NBA champion could be a potential target.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Sixers have expressed “exploratory” interest in Boston Celtics forward Chris Boucher. The Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns have also shown similar interest.

More to come. 

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