76ers Eyeing Free Agency: Could Davis Bertans and Marcus Morris Be Key Additions?

The 76ers have been one of the most active teams so far this summer, but the work in Philadelphia is far from over. With 13 players on the roster, the Pennsylvania team still has two holes to fill before they can form a roster. list with which to launch a new charge toward the ring, they are therefore exploring free agency in search of players who can help them in this mission. And, according to Keith Pompey, a reporter for the Philadelphia InquirerDavis Bertans could be your new target.

It is difficult to talk about the Latvian as a player, because nowadays we can’t help but differentiate between what he was and what he is. A few years ago, he was one of the biggest three-point threats in the league, someone who couldn’t be left indifferent within 9 meters of the basket or risk adding three points to the scoreboard thanks to his talent in the game. catch and pull. During the 19-20 season, he shot 42.4 percent from the perimeter despite taking 8.7 shots per game, becoming one of only six players capable of shooting that many three-pointers with that much efficiency in league history (the others are Stephen Curry, Duncan Robinson, C.J. McCollum, Klay Thompson and Buddy Hield). However, in recent seasons…

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It’s not like Bertans suddenly forgot to shoot, his percentages are still better than average, but he’s far from being the threat you couldn’t give an inch to for a while. That’s made his flaws start to be a little more noticeable, and given that his flaws are in almost every aspect except shooting, it’s no surprise that he’s gradually become a depth man. One of those who rarely comes off the bench and if he does, it’s only to play a few minutes.

The Latvian finished last year in Charlotte, where, due to the current situation, he had a little more visibility than usual and averaged 8.8 points with an accuracy rate of 37.5% from outside. If the 76ers bet on him, the theoretical potential is obvious, but it is not difficult to imagine a world in which he would barely set foot on the floor. However, during this bad period, he has sometimes brought out his best version, so if Nick Nurse manages to get him back for the cause, he will have added an offensive weapon with enormous potential.

Marcus Morris Earrings

Pompey also points out that the 76ers are also considering adding Marcus Morris, who apparently didn’t make the cut, and Philadelphia’s on their short list of ideal destinations. So the two sides seem destined to get along, especially considering the number of free agents is gradually dwindling, but as of now there doesn’t seem to be any progress in that regard.

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2024-08-03 20:00:05
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