Sixers Keep Eye on Possible Roster Tweaks; Five-Star Guard VJ Edgecombe Narrows College List; Injury Updates for Hornets and Mason Plumlee; Hawks Remain Active on Trade Front
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PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers continue to explore ways to fortify their depth as the trade deadline approaches, league sources told Hoops Wire. Philadelphia is monitoring both the trade and buyout markets and could target additional help on the wing if a cost-effective opportunity emerges.
Recruiting
Highly touted Class of 2024 guard VJ Edgecombe has trimmed his list of college options to three, according to recruiting insiders. Baylor, Duke and Kentucky remain in the running for the Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) standout, who is expected to announce his decision later this winter.
Hornets
Charlotte is looking for a spark as injuries and inconsistent play have plagued the club for much of the season. Team officials are surveying the market for an additional scorer, though no deal is considered imminent.
Clippers Center Mason Plumlee
Los Angeles big man Mason Plumlee is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a right MCL sprain, sources said. The veteran pivot has resumed on-court work and could be cleared for game action within the next few weeks if his progress continues.
Hawks
Atlanta remains one of the more active teams in preliminary trade conversations. Multiple clubs have inquired about several Hawks veterans, and management is weighing whether to make changes before next month’s deadline.
There is no firm timetable for any of the potential moves, but executives around the league expect activity to pick up league-wide once teams return from the upcoming holiday slate.
Source: Hoops Wire
