The Al Horford trade was finally finalized on December 8. After what felt like months, the team finally gained the likes of Danny Green, Terrance Ferguson, and Vincent Poirier — who have begun practicing in the midst of the Sixers’ training camp. The Sixers also officially received their $8.2 million trade exception from the transaction, which they can use to improve the roster.
That $8.2 million can net the Sixers a valuable player when the opportunity presents itself. New President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey, has been very vocal about maintaining flexibility to improve the roster throughout the season, specifically mentioning not using the team’s mid-level exception until the buy-out market approaches.