No team pushed the Toronto Raptors harder than the Philadelphia 76ers this postseason. The Sixers were a Kawhi Leonard miracle away from potential Finals contention, showing just how close Elton Brand‘s midseason moves got them.
Now the Sixers must retool and run it back. Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris are both free agents, but Philadelphia has the option of throwing five years, $190 million at both — more than any other team can offer. The Sixers should do whatever it takes to retain their new star power.
If the Sixers manage to keep everything in tact, Philadelphia has a real chance at winning next season’s championship.