The Markelle Fultz saga continues to drag on, with the former No. 1 pick expected to see more specialists early next week. For the time being, that leaves T.J. McConnell as the Philadelphia 76ers‘ only option behind Ben Simmons.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers recently stopped listening to trade overtures for the 26-year-old point guard. McConnell is averaging 4.1 points and 2.6 assists in 15.1 minutes per game this season, but his playing time has been more consistent in Fultz’s absence.
While McConnell doesn’t provide a ton of value on the court, keeping him makes sense.