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76ers Bolster Depth; Bucks Swap Giannis for Herro, Picks

7/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers added Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and rookie Labaron Philon while losing Andre Drummond, strengthening a projected Eastern Conference top-five.
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo for Tyler Herro, Kel’El Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., rookie Nate Ament, two first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick.
Across the league, teams emphasized depth, defensive versatility and financial flexibility rather than blockbuster overhauls in the 2026-2027 offseason.

History

Historical Context

The Orlando Magic drafted Dwight Howard in 2004 and reached the 2009 NBA Finals, but his trade request after the 2011-12 season led to a four-team deal on August 10 2012 that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers for Arron Afflalo, cash and three first-round picks. The swap marked the Magic’s shift from a star-center model to rebuilding through assets, a pattern repeated in NBA trades.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia 76ers added Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and rookie Labaron Philon while losing Andre Drummond, strengthening a projected Eastern Conference top-five.
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo for Tyler Herro, Kel’El Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., rookie Nate Ament, two first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick.
Across the league, teams emphasized depth, defensive versatility and financial flexibility rather than blockbuster overhauls in the 2026-2027 offseason.

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