The Philadelphia 76ers are trading Danuel House, Jr. and a 2024 second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons, providing a salary cap cushion to potentially sign buyout players post-deadline, including Charlotte’s Kyle Lowry. This move comes amid a forgettable tenure for House with the Sixers and opens up two roster spots, potentially for Lowry and former Sixer Danny Green.

By the Numbers
  • The Sixers are trading Danuel House, Jr. and a 2024 second-round pick to the Detroit Pistons.
  • House's salary with the Sixers is $4.3 million, which will open up a trade exception for the team.
State of Play
  • The Sixers now have two open roster spots ahead of the 3 p.m. deadline.
  • It is speculated that the spots might be kept open for potential signings of Kyle Lowry and Danny Green, both of whom have a history with head coach Nick Nurse.
What's Next

With time remaining before the deadline, the Sixers' plans for the newfound roster spots will soon be revealed.

Bottom Line

The Sixers' trade of Danuel House, Jr. and a second-round pick to the Pistons aims to create salary cap flexibility for potential post-deadline signings, potentially including Kyle Lowry, and opens up roster spots for strategic team building.