5 Best landing spots for Malcolm Brogdon if Boston Celtics trade him

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers very much have an uncertain future with the James Harden saga still hanging over their heads, and they’ll certainly have to make a decision one way or another when training camp opens, but there is a chance that the Sixers get to a point where they would make sense as a landing spot for Malcolm Brogdon. Let’s say Harden eventually gets to LA for the lowball package that the Clippers likely offered. That will leave the Sixers with a huge vacancy in the backcourt.

With not many in-season options, the Sixers would almost be forced to explore a trade for Brogdon if he were to find himself on the trade block. A Tyrese Maxey-Brogdon backcourt may not be ideal but it would be a lot better than what the Sixers are projected to have at the moment without Harden. While the Sixers would certainly be missing a playmaking option, Brogdon is better in the department of the game than he gets credit for – he averaged at least six assists per game during his last three seasons of being a full-time starter for the Pacers.

Philadelphia could have trouble getting to a deal that would make sense for them and the Celtics involving Brogdon, but if they can he absolutely makes sense as a bit of a stopgap for the Sixers this season.