The four best players that the 76ers must re sign in the NBA free player market in 2024, no kidding.
More than half of the 76ers will become free players in the 2024 offseason, which means that the cards will be shuffled.
The Philadelphia 76ers have 10 free players who will enter the free market this summer. Even considering that players with player options may choose to become unrestricted free players, the Philadelphia team has the largest number of free players in the NBA.
Daryl Morey said very well that this offseason will bring many changes to the 76ers' lineup.
At his press conference at the end of the season, Morey listed Joel Embeid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed and Ricky Council IV as the only players expected to return next season.
As a restricted free agent, Maxi will eventually get a new contract, and Reed and the Council have signed a contract that is not fully guaranteed. Since Enbid is the only guaranteed contract player at present, the 76ers have a lot of salary space to improve their lineup.
However, although Philadelphia needs to acquire more players in 16 games, especially in the winger position, this does not mean to completely replace the support team. There are many stable players who can stay in similar or reduced roles in the new contract. But at the same time, there are also some players they don't have to worry about losing.
Although the 76ers have more than three free players who may want to stay, three of them should be their priority, and one player should be the most important to sign.
The 76ers should try to re sign Nico Batum, Cam Payne and Kelly Oubre Jr., and invite LeBron James from the Lakers.
Batum
Bartum is an absolute savior for the 76ers, and also the biggest reason why James Harden's trade immediately generated value. If he decides to play in the NBA for another season - his wife said he planned to retire after the Olympic Games this summer during the last offseason - the 76ers should ensure that he stays with him.
The veteran winger once defended the opponent's top outside players (sometimes even star centers), which was very valuable at the critical moment, especially in the playoff play offs with the Miami Heat. His passing is constantly praised as the best in the team. His shooting ability - including the smooth release of movement and without too much fluctuation - makes him the perfect role player around the two stars.
Although Batum should be allowed back, he should play less than last year. He will turn 36 in December and has been plagued by many injuries in the past season, having missed as many as nine games in a row. Reducing his playing time to about 20 minutes or more and making him the first player to come on as a substitute will help him stay more sober and still make use of his outstanding talents.
Bartum can still play a key role in the 76ers, but he cannot rely on him as he did last season. If he decides to play another season, Philadelphia should do its best to keep him, even if it is only a one-year contract.
Penn
When Penn first came to Philadelphia, it seemed that he was just used as a cooperation contract to allow Patrick Beverley to go to the Milwaukee Bucks and win a future second round draft for the 76ers. But when he had the chance to play, including in the playoffs, Penn performed very well.
Although he is not tall, Payne can play a role in the critical moment and can play for 15-20 minutes. His agility, levitation jump shot and ability to shoot on the move make him a very good substitute for Maxi. As a team defender, despite his small stature, he tried his best to make defensive moves outside the court and make good rotation. He even has the same positive and optimistic atmosphere, which makes him a wonderful presence in the dressing room.
After signing the minimum wage contract last offseason, Payne may get a raise, even if it is not a multi-year contract. The 76ers have other priorities, but should try to keep Penn at the right price. In addition to Maxi, they also need another outside player to handle the ball. Why not stay the person who has proved that he can be a reliable substitute?
Aubrey
Aubrey has brought much more to the 76ers than people expected for the minimum contract signing player. His athletic ability makes him useful in all situations, especially in the playoffs, he has performed well both as a starter and as a substitute. His score is unstable, but when he is in good shape, he can ignite the scoring board.
Although O'Brie is still helpful to Philadelphia, it is better to make him a substitute/emergency starter. If Enbid is not on the court, his three-point shooting rate will decline, but he can still create pressure on the other side, and has a good defense both on and off the court.
When Enbid was on the court, his three-point shooting rate reached a quite good 37.6%. He showed the shining point of serving in the drive. As the season went on, his number of assists per game was also increasing, although his decision might sometimes hinder the attack.
It will be an interesting question about the value of Aubrey's next contract. There is no doubt that he has increased his value, but the question is how many teams believe that he can repeat what he has done for the 76ers. It would be a good choice to keep Aubrey on the bench at an annual price of about 8 million dollars.
Finally, in addition to the three players mentioned above, LeBron James is the best one to sign for the four players who must be signed by the 76ers during the offseason. After all, James can win the championship together with Enbid Maxi. Philadelphia can use this to persuade James to give up staying in the Lakers and move to Philadelphia.
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