Things haven’t gone especially well for the Philadelphia 76ers since February’s NBA trade deadline – key contributors have been out, losses have been mounting and the Sixers have slipped in the standings in the Eastern Conference.
As a result, they were called out for their post-deadline struggles.
76ers named second-most disappointing team since NBA trade deadline
The Sixers were recently ranked the second-most disappointing team since the trade deadline by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report. The Denver Nuggets are the only team that has been more disappointing than the Sixers during that time period in the eyes of Swartz.
“Life in Philly since early February has been nothing short of a disaster, however,” Swartz wrote.
“The Sixers are 8-11 with a minus-7.2 net rating, sliding down to ninth place in the East. Embiid has played in just two games since the deadline with an oblique injury, and Maxey is currently sidelined with a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. Philly made the surprising decision to become sellers at the deadline, trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for draft picks.”
It’s been tough sledding for Philadelphia, there’s no doubt about that. But, the season isn’t a lost cause yet. The Sixers are still right in the middle of the playoff picture in the East, and reinforcements should be on the way.
Paul George’s return from suspension should be imminent and there’s hope that they’ll get both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey back from their respective injury issues before the end of the regular season.
If that happens the Sixers could still be a dangerous team in the East, despite their recent struggles.
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