By Jerry Traub
With James Harden’s trade request still pending, the Sixers’ roster could look quite different in a month than it does now.
On the other hand, there’s no indication that the Harden trade talks have been all that active lately, so perhaps he’ll remain in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future.
If the roster doesn’t undergo additional changes, the 76ers will have to decide who the odd man out on the 15-man roster is.
The team is signing Kelly Oubre to join a group of 13 players on guaranteed contracts, plus Filip Petrusev and Danny Green.
There would be room for both Petrusev and Green if Philadelphia decides to trade or release one of the players who has a guaranteed deal — Montrzl Harrell, who is expected to be out all season with an ACL tear, would be a prime candidate.
Here are Sixers who are on guaranteed standard contracts: 13
Mohamed Bamba, Patrick Beverley, Joel Embiid, James Harden, Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris, Danuel House, Furkan Korkmaz, Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Paul Reed, Jaden Springer, P.J. Tucker
Players on non-guaranteed standard contracts: 2
Filip Petrusev ($560K partial guarantee), Danny Green
Players on Exhibit 10 contracts: 2
Players on two-way contracts: 3
Ricky Council, Terquavion Smith, Azuolas Tubelis
Players who have reportedly reached contract agreements: 2
Kelly Oubre, Marcus Bagley (training camp)
