76ers could target All-Defensive big man listed as top trade candidate

There's no telling what moves the Philadelphia 76ers ' front office will make at this year's trade deadline to ready themselves for a championship run.

The most obviously upgradeable position is power forward, with Caleb Martin, Guerschon Yabusele, and Adem Bona highlighting the group. Paul George and Andre Drummond could spend some time at the four but won't play their primarily.

This is where All-Defensive big man Robert Williams could come in, as NBA analyst Brian Windhorst of ESPN recently listed him as a top trade candidate.

“A guy to watch who is very tradable is ‘The Time Lord,’ one of the great nicknames in the whole NBA, Robert Williams. Coming back off injury, obviously, he’s a guy who’s had repeated injury problems, but he makes $13 million," Windhorst shared . "They may be willing to part with him, and he could go to a contender and be a significant piece if he is healthy.”

As Windhorst noted, health is the key to Williams contributing to a championship contender. He's played just 41 games over the past two seasons, averaging 7.8 points and 8 rebounds on 73.5% shooting .

The Portland Trail Blazers big man could solidify the Sixers' frontcourt at a relatively cheap asking price. Draft capital is likely the most enticing return, with Portland's front office continuing to rebuild around their young backcourt.

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