NBA Trade Rumors 2014: Evan Turner to Stay with 76ers? 'I Was Never Worried About It'
Turner has made it clear that he was never worried about trading rumors. In a CSN Philly report, the Sixers player said, "I was never worried about it. There is no relief. At the end of the day, so much has been said and there are too many rumors really to concern yourself with."
With only a few more days before the Thursday NBA trade deadline, it is quite hard to imagine Evan Turner not worrying about trade talks, especially that he, along with Spencer Hawes and Thaddeus Young were all thought to be trade bait at the start of the season, says CSN.
Philly.com's anonymous source also claims that Turner, Hawes and Young are most likely to be given up in exchange for the franchise's future picks. "With the most cap space in the league and an open roster spot, the Sixers will consider acquiring an expiring contract from a team looking to dump a salary," says Keith Pompey at Philly.com.
The Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers has been known for their interest in draft picks, notes CSN and this season will most likely not be any different.
Pompey claims that the 76ers have had discussions with all 29 other NBA franchises without a fixed trade deal yet. But should Turner leave, he will most likely be playing for the Bobcats next, says Zach Lowe of Grantland.
"The Bobcats are absolutely serious about pursuing Turner, per several league sources, and the Sixers could take on Ben Gordon's expiring contract along with one of Charlotte's extra first-rounders (likely the 2014 pick Portland owes it) if that closes the deal," Lowe says in the report.
The Sixers player is now on his 4th season, and will be a restricted free agent come summer. "He would, however, become unrestricted if the Sixers don't extend the $8.7 million qualifying offer he's in line to receive," notes Pompey.
"I am excited to see what's going to happen because it is like a riddle," Turner told CSN Philly. "Whatever happens, happens."
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