Bynum deal is done
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Bynum deal is done
John Mitchell, Inquirer Staff Writer
The 76ers have officially acquired Andrew Bynum. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)
It’s official.
Earlier today the Sixers announced that the team’s acquisition of Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum and guard Jason Richardson of the Orlando Magic – key parts in the four-team mega deal that sent Dwight Howard to the Lakers – was ratified by the league.
"We are very excited to welcome Andrew Bynum, one of the league's best, young centers, and Jason Richardson, a proven, respected veteran, to the Philadelphia 76ers," said Managing Owner Josh Harris. "As we stated from the outset, our ownership group is committed to exploring every option available to us in order to improve our team. This trade is the culmination of a very active off-season, one that we believe positions the Sixers for success this season and for many years to come."
The cost to the Sixers was sending long-time forward Andre Iguodala to the Denver Nuggets, and center Nik Vucevic and rookie forward Maurice Harkless to the Magic along with a protected first-round pick.
In seven seasons, the 24-year-old has appeared in 392 games with 300 starts, averaging 11.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.60 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 56.6% from the floor. He was the 10th overall pick by the Lakers in the 2005 draft.
Richardson (6-6, 225) was originally the fifth overall pick by Golden State in the 2001 draft.
The 11-year veteran has appeared in 805 games with 794 starts, averaging 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.17 steals in 34.6 minutes per game while shooting 44.1% from the floor and 37.2% from 3-point range.
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Love the trade. Did they give up too much....NO. Iggy was at his peak trade value (all-star and olympics), Vuc at best is an 8th or 9th man on almost any team (8-10 minutes per game) and Harkless is at least 4 to 5 years away. With that logic, and if nothing was done, Harkless MAYBE develops and replaces Iggy, providing more scoring and less defense and the protected draft pick is a best a high teen or low 20 pick. So at the end of the day, it's pretty much a slashing type forward player and a mid first round draft pick for Bynum and JRich who is coming off his worst year, but maybe be more athelitic then Iggy.
Also think the 4 position offers a number of different looks: a.) run the offense thru Hawes at the elbow, b.) Thad for his quickness and offense, c.) and muscle with Brown and the rookie, d.) lock down D with Allen. You basically have 6 players for 2 positions and multiple looks and match-ups.
Last point, Philly writer should be embrassed for the reoporting of this long rumored trade. Known about for at least a week and the best they could do was quotes from other news outlets.— leftcoastNV- Good points, and trust us, we've been seeking information on ALL Sixers info ALL Summer...The Sixers have been in covert mode since late May....Regarding the different scenarios with guys paired with Bynum, DC is a matchup freak, and probably will go that route..He does tend to shorten his rotations, which doesn't bode well for a team that prides itself on "individual battles" and "pressure on the ball" defense...Hoping he TRUSTS the depth here, and the team learns to excel, albeit more in the halfcourt it appears, with more spacing on the court. — bearsfriend
- Isn't it actually fun to discuss possible "matchup" opportunities..... You touched on a good point about shorten the rotation, I believe after Holiday and Bynum the next 8 players are interchangable related to talent and skills. This maybe one of the deeper teams in the league and can with stand injuries during the season as well as anyone else. — leftcoastNV
- Jason Richardson won't start, he'll take over Lou Williams role I'd imagine. I'd like to see Thad get in the starting 5 at the 3— JayOfDaJungle
- In general, I like this move. If Collins and friends can motivate and bring the best out of Bynum, then this deal will be more than worth it. I also have come to like Richardson, but he has functioned best where he is playing with good ball distributors(Nash, in particular).
The 76ers HAVE to make a concerted, focused effort in extracting greatness from Bynum, because great centers attract all comers. Philadelphia could AGAIN become a basketball DESTINATION, like it was in the late 70s/early 80s. Maybe I'm nuts, but I would like to think that this trade got Chris Paul's attention; does he REALLY want to play with Melo???— 76erfn - If Last years team almost got to the ECF. We now have some shooters after pounding it inside. J-RICH,NICK YOUNG,Knock down jumpers. EVAN needs to work on his shot, he will be open. It's On. This is the BROAD STREET BYNUMS ERA. GO SIXERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!— Darryl Cofield
- Like your Broad Street Bynums comment. What if we go with BSB for (Broad Street Ballers).— leftcoastNV
- Great trade.— ICDogg
- Kool with Broad Street BALLERS. As long as BYNUM And SIXERS BALL. SHOW YA LOVE!!!!!!!!!— Darryl Cofield
- 76erfn: you have hit on a point that should be stressed more; is Holiday the right point guard for this team? Hopefully, given all the scorers the Sixers have added, DC will get him to focus on penetrating and kicking and on getting the ball inside to Bynum while looking less for his shot.
JayOfDaJungle: Richardson is only 31, has been a starter all his career; I think he will be the starting two guard, while Nick Young will be the scorer off the bench, possibly with Dorell Wright if Turner starts at the three.— chuckw - Regarding that point chuck, Jrue Holiday (and I'm sure Aaron McKie will be working hard in camp with him) will really be working on his pick and roll game, as Bynum will thrive there...Deeper entry passes as well, as well as lobs...Just in touches alone, Jrue's game will really change/evolve it seems he'll go from combo type last year to a ball dominant player in 2012...Sure sounds like DC LOVES Chris Paul in London, as well as Ginobili. — bearsfriend
- Wonderful, let's give up Iggy, our first round pick last year, our first round pick this year, a first round pick in the future for Bynum who will walk after this year. How can you possibly make this trade without coming to an agreement on a contract extension?— MoRacker
- Please,, this was a STEAL for the Sixers.,,, period.
Please stop whining,,," we gave up too much". Same people that complained when they drafted Harkless are upset that he is gone.
We got a STAR people,, and they don't come cheap. Iggie, Vuke,some kid, and the 18th-20th pick in some draft for a STAR "CENTER". PLEASE stop Whining— phillyroni - FIRST SIXER FANS,I'D LIKE TO SAY CONTGRATS TO THE 6ER FRONT OFFICE,GETTING BYNUM,IS GREAT. I LIVE HERE IN THE ORLANDO AREA,AND SEEN A LOTTA MAGIC GAMES. J RICH, BYNUM, WELCOME TO PHILLY.TOUGHEN YOUR HIDES,U GUYS WILL NEED TO.WE'RE A HARDWORKIN,BUNCH,WE LOVE OUR TEAMS.U WILL LEARN.ANDREW,U MIGHT KNOW..SINCE U FROM JERSEY.THIS SOAP OPERA,DOWN HERE IN ORLANDO WAS NOT NECESSARY.I'M A D-12 FAN,AND I'M GLAD ITS FINALLY OVER.I JUST WISH IT WAS HANDLED DIFFERENTLY.THE BACK-STABBING,THE HE SAIS,HE SAID,AND NON LOYALTY.BUT SHAQ DID IT LIKE A MAN.HE WANTED OUT,AND GOT OUT.DWIGHT,Y DIDN'T U JUST OPT OUT??WHY CAUSE THE TEAM,AND THE MAGIC FANS THIS AGONY??BLAME??.. U SHOULDDA JUST OPT OUT,AND IT WOULDDA BEEN DONE.NO ONE HELD KRYPTONITE TO U,THAT WOULDDA BEEN BETTER THAN THIS ON GOING SOAP OPERA. O-WELL AS I TOLD SOME OF MY MAGIC FRIENDS, THIS WAS 'SUPERMAN...PART DEUX. LIFE GOES ON.AND 6ERS..LOL..GOOD LUCK ANDRE, U GO TO A TEAM WHERE U CAN HAVE SOME FUN.THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS HERE.THOUGH,ROUGH ONES..U SHOWED YOUR METTLE.BUT BACK TO DWIGHT,GONNA MISS U BIG FELLA,U WERE THE FACE ON THIS TEAM,AND WON'T SEE YA ON I-4 NO MORE I WISH U WELL IN TINSEL TOWN...THE MAGIC WON'T BE THE SAME!— t_darb_56
- Hey Zeru let this sink in the sixers got Bynum! You sound like a guy who got a new car complaining about the car dealer. Enjoy this is the new sixers finaly we get a big man instead of trading one away, Wilt, Moses, Brad Dougherty! Come on this is a great day in sixers trade history!— male
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John Mitchell is in his second year covering the 76ers for the Inquirer after joining the paper in November 2011. He covered the Washington Wizards for the Washington Times from 1998 to 2008. He's also worked at the Philadelphia Tribune, the Wilmington News Journal, Courier-Post, Trenton Times and Elmira Star-Gazette.Born and raised in West Philadelphia - not too far from Will Smith - he graduated from Overbrook High School the same year the 76ers won their last championship. He's a proud graduate of Howard University and the proud father of two sons, Jared and Jordan.
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Marc Narducci has served in a variety of roles with the Inquirer since beginning in 1983. He has covered the 76ers as a backup and a beat writer. In addition, Narducci has covered everything from the Super Bowl to the World Series and a lot in between. Narducci also has a true passion for South Jersey scholastic sports, which he has covered for many years.
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