Cavs Rumors

Cavs Rumors: 2 Trade Packages Philadelphia 76ers Could Offer for Kyle Korver

Published by
Jonathan Sherman

Last week, it was reported that the Philadelphia 76ers are very interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Kyle Korver, and now it appears that the initial packages they may be willing to offer have been revealed.

According to Chris Crouse of HoopsRumors.com, a deal including Mike Muscala and 2017 first-round draft pick Zhaire Smith could get a deal done.

“Philadelphia still has options, as a package of Mike Muscala and Zhaire Smith would financially work for a Korver trade,” he wrote. “With Muscala seeing meaningful minutes this year, it’s hard to see the Sixers including him or their promising 2018 first-rounder in a deal for the 37-year-old.”

While such a deal may seem unlikely at the moment, there is no telling how desperate for shooters the 76ers will become after trading away two of their best in Robert Covington and Dario Saric.

If a deal including Muscala and Smith proves too costly for the 76ers, they could also offer former first-overall draft pick Markelle Fultz.

“Swapping Markelle Fultz for Korver would also work financially, though the team’s front office appears to be taking a patient approach with the former No. 1 overall pick, which makes a Fultz trade unlikely at the moment,” Crouse wrote.

Regardless of how patient Philadelphia’s front office is, it stands to reason that the Cavs would not part ways with one of their best shooters for a youngster who has yet to prove that he can be a consistent playmaker in the NBA.

Ultimately, it seems likely that a deal may not get done until the dust from the Butler deal settles. While Korver could certainly be an asset for any team in win-now mode, he might be suiting up in Cleveland for a while longer.

Jonathan Sherman

Jonathan is a freelance writer, filmmaker, and passionate fan of the NBA. In the past Jonathan has covered politics, entertainment, travel, and more. He is a proud contributor of Cavaliers Nation.

Published by
Jonathan Sherman

Recent Posts

Channing Frye suggests entire Cavs roster is at risk if they fail

The Cleveland Cavaliers gave their fans a scare during their Game 5 matchup with the…

1 day ago

Report: Cavs among teams with ‘varying degrees of interest’ in potential Kevin Durant trade in offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of a tough playoff series with the Toronto…

5 days ago

Sources: Cavs expected to sign James Harden to 2-year deal this offseason

The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to sign James Harden to a two-year deal this offseason,…

1 month ago

J.B. Bickerstaff reacts to James Harden saying loyalty is ‘overrated’

Former Cleveland Cavaliers and current Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff recently reacted to Cavs…

2 months ago

Kevin Garnett says it’s ‘over’ if James Harden unlocks Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

The Cleveland Cavaliers made an audacious, win-now move prior to the trade deadline. They said…

3 months ago

Donovan Mitchell has gotten more help from Cavs than LeBron did, claims ex-player

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make it past the second round of the playoffs…

3 months ago