With the Philadelphia 76ers effectively finding themselves handcuffed by the ongoing James Harden saga, the front office went completely mum on the first day of the 2023 NBA Free Agency. Still stuck at limbo, the team’s silence is understandable given their loose grasp on team needs ahead of the resolution to the Harden situation.
That being said, the Sixers brass is on deck to face decisions independent of Harden ultimately sticking with the team or forcing himself out of town. After all, with the reigning Most Valuable Player in Joel Embiid still on board, the franchise is compelled to bolster the roster — even if it takes a substantial retooling around the margins.