CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers made a move on deadline day to acquire Jalen McDaniels from the Charlotte Hornets in what turned out to be a four-team deal with Matisse Thybulle headed to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Sixers like the fact that McDaniels can handle the ball as well as be a 3-and-D player off the bench.
In five games with Philadelphia, he’s averaging 4.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and an assist while shooting 50% from the floor. He isn’t getting the same number of shots or opportunities to score as he did with the Hornets, but that’s fine with him.