3 viable power forwards who make sense for Sixers in free agency
With that being said, the Sixers could use a power forward even if Yabusele is to return. The Sixers need another option they can turn to off the bench to step in and produce when coach Nick Nurse calls his number.
While the resources for the Sixers are limited--especially, since the focus is to bring back Grimes--there are some viable options within Philadelphia's resources. Here are three that make sense:
Marvin Bagley III
Bagley was limited to 30 games in the 2024-25 season split between the Washington Wizards and the Memphis Grizzlies. The former No. 2 overall pick rebounds well for his position and is a lob threat in the pick-and-roll when it comes to the half-court offense. Looking to stay in the league, he would come cheap and Philadelphia could focus on adding him to a bench unit that could use an athletic big man. When considering he used to be a former top pick, that could be of interest to President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey.
Trey Lyles
Lyles averaged 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings in 2024-25 while shooting 34% from deep. He can step out and knock down a 3 while also being a reliable rebounder at the power forward spot. He played a big role in Sacramento ending its 17-year playoff drought in 2023 when he helped the Kings with his 3-point shooting and physical play. Lyles can be an option for Philadelphia and give it somebody who can be a reliable source of offense for the bench unit.
Chris Boucher
A member of the Toronto Raptors for the previous seven seasons, Boucher developed nicely under coach Nurse during his days in Toronto. He can shoot the ball a bit at 33.9% for his career and rebounds well enough to earn minutes at his position. His defense is a bit spotty, but he plays with such a high motor that he isn't a complete liability on that end of the floor. He can be a nice floor spacer for Philadelphia and give Nurse some options with his lineups.
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