For champions of the superteam model of roster-building in the NBA, 2024 has not been a year to remember.
This season has seen the Philadelphia 76ers trade guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers after a protracted power struggle, while the Phoenix Suns have barely put their trio of stars on the court together amid a 15–15 start. Even the Milwaukee Bucks have struggled at times with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Damian Lillard.
With this in mind and the Nov. 1 Harden trade behind them, the 76ers are reportedly reluctant to introduce a third star into the fold right away, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said during a recent television appearance.