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5 free agent targets that could help 76ers following 2019 NBA Draft

By Dan Parzych

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 21: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 21, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 21: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in game four of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 21, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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5. Al Horford

After all of the hype surrounding the Boston Celtics around this time last year as one of the top teams to beat in the Eastern Conference, it’s crazy to look at some of the drama this team is dealing with in recent weeks.

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While the Celtics certainly have plenty of reasons to be excited over the results of the draft with some of the new talent coming on board, the questions surrounding some of their current players are a bit of a mess.

It was one thing to worry about the possibility of losing Kyrie Irving in free agency, but the fear has shifted to Al Horford being on his way out of Boston as well.

Basketball fans can say what they want about Horford’s game, but his defensive impact doesn’t always show up on the stats sheet, and the thought of him teaming up with another dominant defender in Joel Embiid should put a smile on the faces of Sixers fans.

Before any Philadelphia fan makes the claim this scenario sounds impossible to happen, keep in mind the Sixers are apparently one of the favorite landing spots for the veteran center.

Depending on what kind of money Philadelphia would be willing to pay Horford if this scenario were to become a reality, this could be a solid surprise addition this offseason for the Sixers.