Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tyrese Maxey and Sixers
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Giannis Antetokounmpo could be interested in the Philadelphia 76ers as a potential landing spot should he ultimately be traded by the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported Thursday.
Jake Fischer and Marc Stein have been closely tracking the developing trade market and recently shed light on Philadelphia’s position. Their reporting suggests the Sixers’ level of interest, or lack thereof, while also offering an intriguing detail about how the situation is unfolding:
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Oubre, 30, has been excellent when healthy this season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 38 percent from three. He gives the Sixers length and athleticism on the wing and has been an important starter for the team when Paul George is sidelined. His absence would be felt.
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