Daily News | From Kevin Durant to Josh Hart: How NBA trade deadline moves indirectly impact the Sixers’ path
Not necessarily because the 76ers, whose only move was trading perimeter defensive stopper Matisse Thybulle to the Portland Trail Blazers and acquiring Jalen McDaniels from the Charlotte Hornets. But a flurry of league-wide moves — including multiple blockbusters — stamped the past few days and could shift the title chase.
The bulk of the action occurred in the Western Conference, tilting at least a portion of the league’s balance of power back in that direction. Some East teams with attractive assets, such as the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls, largely stood pat. For now, though, the Nets are expected to slip from fourth in the East standings — and could be a potential first-round opponent for the Sixers. Though a playoff series against Simmons would still be spicy, the overall sizzle dissipated significantly with theCrowder was technically part of the Durant trade from the Suns, but was quickly rerouted to the Milwaukee Bucks.
On Thursday, the Celtics further bolstered their frontcourt by adding Mike Muscala, a reliable shooter who has playoff experience with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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