2015 Trade Deadline Predictions

As we sit here 6 hours before the trade deadline, this are my Sixers predictions for the 2015 NBA trade deadline.

*Note*: These are predictions, not based off of inside information. If I have inside information, I’ll report it as such in a separate post.

Andrei Kirilenko: I don’t think Kirilenko is dealt, because I don’t think there’s really much of a demand for a guy who hasn’t been playing, and who everybody knows will be cut / bought out soon anyway. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him cut or bought out shortly after the deadline, though.

Jason Richardson: Jason Richardson practicing 5-on-5 is great, but I don’t think it means he has value around the league. It’s great that Richardson is practicing, and I hope he’s able to prove he’s healthy in the next few months so he can audition for his next contract, but I think he’ll be in a 76ers uniform come Friday.

Michael Carter-Williams: I think the Sixers are likely fielding calls about MCW, but I don’t think Sam Hinkie is going to find a taker at his asking price.

Nerlens Noel: Again, Hinkie might listen, but a team would have to absolutely blow Sam Hinkie away with an offer. Everything I’ve heard has been speculation from reporters on a deal that “might make sense.” It’s going to take far more than Nik Stauskas to pry Noel away from Hinkie, in my opinion.

Luc Mbah a Moute: Think there would be interest in him around the league, and could see a team giving up a second round pick for the versatile defender, but my gut tells me he stays.

Robert Covington: No (RE: <1%) chance.

Most likely to be traded: My guess would be Henry Sims.

Biggest asset likely to be moved: The Sixers cap space / flexibility

Prediction: Sixers end up with 2 more second round picks, but no major moves happen.