Some have suggested after reading the wish-list that begins with Mike Miller, that he is not much of an upgrade over Kyle Kover. Nothing could be further from the truth.

There are some posters such as Seude, who point out that Miller is a big upgrade over Korver and we couldn't agree more with that assessment.

This is not to denegrate Kyle Korver, because he did a fine job for the Sixers and has been a major addition to Utah. It's just at Miller is bigger, just as good a shooter, can create his shot better and is a better defender (although he will never make any all-defensive teams).

One person questioned whether Mike Miller is a team player. He was a team player while competing for the U.S. Olympic Team last summer and with his ability to stretch a defense, should be included on this year's team (especially if this reporter was the coach).

We're not saying that Mike Miller would be the savior for the Sixers, but he would be a serious upgrade. And he'd give them much more than they received from Korver, which was pretty substantial..

One writer, JJG, said he prefers Rashard McCants. Another Jason Ringler, asks why not consider Kyle Lowry instead of Miller. Again, the Sixers need somebody who can spread a defense with outside shooting. McCants and Lowry are good players, but they wouldn't be top priorities here.

The priority remains a power forward and Josh Smith would top that wish list, but the Sixers have to have a number of game plans. We're just saying Mike Miller is somebody to strongly consider.

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Also, the readers have to be commended for the potential deals proposed here. Whether we agree or not, all the opinions are appreciated. Keep up the great work.

One thing that the Detroit Pistons series showed the 76ers was that they still have a long way to go to get to that next level. Which is why the offseason will be interesting.

There have already been many great suggestions from the fans of this blog and to my e-mail on what the Sixers should do. For the next few months we will be dealing a lot with this topic.

If this reporter had one player he would try to land, it would be Mike Miller of Memphis.

As mentioned in Sunday's Inquirer, Miller has two years and almost $19 million left on his contract. He is 28, in the prime of his career and if I were coach K, he'd be on my Olympic team.

Miller gives the Sixers something they desperately need - perimeter shooting.

Memphis almost dealt him to Miami at the trade deadline. The key question is whether the Sixers have the players or draft choices that Memphis would desire.

To be fair to both teams, this is all speculation. We know the Sixers like Miller's game, but do they like it enough to pursue a trade?

And if Memphis is no longer looking to dump salary as it did in the Pau Gasol deal, then the Sixers may not be the best fit.

We know the need the Sixers have for a low-post presence. But after seeing Rasheed Wallace connect on more three pointers than the entire Sixers team during the Pistons series, the lack of a perimeter game has to be addressed.

And who better to address it with than somebody who shot 50.2 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from three-point range for a team that finished tied for the third worst record in the NBA?

Samuel Dalembert is among the most interesting people we have met on the NBA beat. He is intelligent and has a great sense of humor.

Of course, he is also one of the most difficult players to evaluate. Few centers are more athletic. Dalembert is a great weakside defender, where he gets many of his blocked shots. He is a strong rebounder, but has yet to develop a go-to move in the low post.

While some may question his competitive desire, remember that Dalembert has played all 82 games each of the last two seasons. And that included this year after entering training camp with the stress fracture in his left foot.

From a consistency standpoint, this was his best year, 10.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.34 blocked shots.

Dalembert had a lot to be proud of until the postseason, where he was soundly outplayed by Rasheed Wallace.

Again, that's no disgrace because Wallace is a four-time all-star and when he's motivated, can be a dominant factor on both sides of the ball.

On the surface, Dalembert's playoff numbers against Detroit, weren't that bad - 9.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots. Of course Wallace averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.3 blocks.

The major question as Dalembert turns 27 on May 10, is can the Sixers be a team that goes deep into the playoffs with him at center?

Most people focus on his salary, that has three years remaining and about $34 million left. We've been told that in today's NBA, that there are teams that wouldn't be turned off by that salary. However, if a team wanted to acquire him, they would have to ask the same questions the Sixers must be mulling - can he take a team to the next level?

While he has continued to improve, Dalembert still makes a lot of questionable basketball decisions on the court.

One would hate to give up on sombody if he begins hitting his prime and centers usually take longer to develop. Plus, Dalembert really didn't begin playing baskeball until he was a teenager, which might explain why his instincts are still lacking.

Either way it's a tough call for the Sixers. There are plenty of reasons to keep him and probably almost as many to think about exploring a trade.

So that brings a simple question. Should the Sixers keep him or explore a trade. (And they would have to get decent value back if they did trade him).

Ed Stefanski will look at any way to improve the team, which means there should be no untouchables (although Thaddeus Young might be the closest thing to that).

The question about Dalembert is among many that the Sixers face in this offseason. On this topic, there isn't an easy answer.

Some could say the 76ers finally ran out of gas. Or that the Detroit Pistons finally woke up.

Or maybe a combination of both. However the season is officially over after Thursday's 100-77 loss to the Pistons.

In reality, the Sixers probably won one more game than many (including this reporter) expected against the Pistons.

The problems that plagued the Sixers from their first game of the season in Toronto, didn't go away. They had trouble defending the pick and roll. They allowed too many wide open shots. And they didn't have a lot of success defending off the dribble.

In addition, the Sixers had difficulty executing their half-court offense. The most misleading stat of the game was that the Sixers outscored the Pistons, 21-9 in fastbreak points. Of course, 14 of those fastbreak points came in the second half, when the game was already over.

At least by losing decisively in the last 10 quarters, starting with the second half of Game 4, the Sixers won't enter the off-season with false hope.

The roster doesn't have to be totally revamped, but a minimum of one impact player at shooting guard and/or power forward has to be added.

And there will be questions whether the Sixers should upgrade at center, especially with how inconsistent Samuel Dalembert was against the Pistons.

But there is a lot of time for those questions. For now, the Sixers should be proud of the fact that they overachieved, but should also realize that the last three games of this series showed how much work the organization has to do during this offseason.