Wizards bench player named 76ers' top offseason trade target

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Wizards bench player named 76ers' top offseason trade target

Wizards bench player named 76ers' top offseason trade target

Philadelphia could look to upgrade the roster via trade over the offseason.

Wizards bench player named 76ers' top offseason trade target

Philadelphia could look to upgrade the roster via trade over the offseason.

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again facing an offseason of tough decisions after another early playoff exit. With limited salary cap flexibility, the front office will need to get creative—and that means hunting for hidden gems on the trade market rather than chasing established stars.

Enter Justin Champagnie, a Washington Wizards reserve forward who has been named Philadelphia's top offseason trade target by Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley. It's a move that makes sense on paper, especially for a team that needs versatile, high-energy wings to complement its core.

Last season, Champagnie averaged 8.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in just 20 minutes per game off the bench. At 6'6", he brings the kind of defensive tenacity and relentless rebounding that every contending team craves. His three-point shooting (34% career) isn't elite, but he's smart with his shot selection—shooting over 50% from the field in back-to-back seasons despite playing on one of the league's worst offenses.

"Assuming the Sixers have stars to support, they should be shopping for team-first hustlers to fill in the cracks around them," Buckley wrote. "He's an all-in-your-airspace defender and relentless rebounder who makes good decisions and takes smart shots."

There's also a fun twist: Philadelphia already had Justin's brother, Julian, on the roster a couple of years back. In the City of Brotherly Love, adding the other Champagnie feels almost poetic. For a team looking to upgrade without breaking the bank, this could be the kind of savvy move that keeps the Sixers in contention. But they'll need to act fast—before another win-now shopper beats them to it.

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