3 76ers Who Won't Survive the Rest of the Season in Philadelphia

2. Marcus Morris Sr.

Batum isn't the only recently-acquired veteran who the 76ers might move this season.

Marcus Morris Sr. and his $17.1 million salary were also needed to make the aforementioned Harden trade work. It isn't like Philadelphia needed the ex-Kansas Jayhawk, whose point totals have been declining in each of the last five seasons.

And unlike Batum, the 76ers aren't exactly using Morris all that much. He's been playing a career-low 10.6 minutes per game, resulting in his averaging just 4.3 points on 46.2% shooting. His 114 defensive rating also highlights how he's no longer the reliable defender that he once was, likely due to a string of injuries over the last eight or so years.

Morris just isn't a good fit for the 76ers, which is why he's a likely trade candidate. If he isn't part of a deal for another superstar, I could see Morris (who's on an expiring contract) — along with a draft pick — being moved to a rebuilding team for a rotational player who fits Philadelphia's need, potentially another point guard.

And like Batum, Morris also can't be moved until the trade exception expires at the end of the month.