B/R believes Sixers should target Nets’ Royce O’Neale in the offseason

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At the moment, the Philadelphia 76ers have much more important matters to attend to. They are in the midst of a playoff run and are in an excellent position to come out of the Eastern Conference.

However, it doesn’t hurt to explore possible offseason additions to the roster. Bleacher Report put together a list of dream trade targets for each team. For the Sixers, it listed Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale as an option:

The Sixers need more reliable role players, particularly the ones who contribute both ways.

Royce O’Neale fits that bucket. Though a touch undersized for a three-and-D wing (Basketball Reference lists him at 6’4″), he still handles that role with relative ease. He is a disruptive defender on and off the ball, and his three-point shots have found their mark 38.4 percent of the time over his six-year career.

The Sixers brought in Jalen McDaniels in a four-team deal at the deadline in February. While he has been helpful, he is set to enter free agency after the season. If the Sixers can’t retain McDaniels, they will need a suitable replacement. That is where O’Neale comes in.

O’Neale struggled against the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs. He shot 18.2% from deep in the series, but he shot 38.9% from deep on the season. Philadelphia could use somebody like him. His contract expires after the 2023-24 season as well, so he is an interesting option.

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