2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where each team stands ahead of the trade deadline

2018 NBA Power Rankings: Where every team stands ahead of the trade deadline

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13. Philadelphia 76ers (24-21)

Even though the Philadelphia 76ers are playing better as of late – they’ve actually climbed to 6th seed in the Eastern Conference – the Sixers are still a couple years away from being true players in the East.

With that said, the Sixers are a dark horse to make a huge blockbuster deal at the trade deadline. They have the assets to make something big happen, and are actually a star away from being a really interesting team.

I wouldn’t bet on the Sixers making a big move right now, but they should be making a few calls. Just in case.