Sixers Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Cap Space, Exceptions, and Real Limits

Sixers Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Cap Space, Exceptions, and Real Limits

Consider this your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the Sixers heading into the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline.

Five reasons the Sixers should be cautious at the NBA trade deadline

The 76ers don't have a lot of trade value beyond Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, who are going nowhere. So how could they improve the team as the Joel Embiid title window winds down?

Sixers Trade Deadline Preview: The Four Types of Trades (Yes, Including One for Giannis)

If you’ve paid close attention to the Sixers’ recent trade deadlines, they’ve all followed a similar strategy: shed salary, while still trying to win now.In 2023, they traded Matisse Thybulle and a second round pick for Jalen McDaniels and two second round picks – a move that saved them a couple million dollars, while also getting a fringe rotational player at a position of need. In 2024, they gave up three second round picks for Buddy Hield, wh…

Embiid Hopes Sixers Don't Prioritize Ducking Tax

At the 2024 trade deadline, the Sixers traded Danuel House and Jaden Springer in order to dip below the luxury tax line. They took a similar approach in 2025, getting out of tax territory by making deals involving Caleb Martin and KJ Martin. Philadelphia is operating roughly $7MM above the tax line this season and there has been speculation the team will once again be looking to make cost-cutting moves at the deadline, but star center Joel Embii…

Joel Embiid Sends Clear Message to the 76ers Front Office as Trade Deadline Nears

Joel Embiid (Image Credits: Imagn) The Philadelphia 76ers are currently 6th in the East. Surprisingly, despite having quite a decent season, the 76ers front office is relatively unhappy. As a result, they are considering some surprising trade options. Recent updates suggested that the 76ers will be up for exploring a deal with Andre Drummond. Thus, with a lot of rumors coming in, star player Joel Embiid now has an important task to carry out. Em…