At the Steve Nash Showdown on Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid asked Tobias Harris if the swingman is coming back to the Sixers this summer during an interview in typical Embiid fashion.
Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is expected to be pursued by multiple teams, including the Sixers' Atlantic Division rivals, the Brooklyn Nets.
Tobias Harris, at the Steve Nash Showdown, said his top priority in picking a free agent destination is looking for a team that can win. Joel Embiid, next to him, leaned in and said “Tobias, are you staying in Philly!?” #Nets #76ers
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) June 19, 2019
Embiid obviously wants Harris, Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick back. All three players enter the open market this offseason. The Sixers are going to have to open up their pockets to re-sign Butler and Harris, who will both command max money.
The Sixers lost to the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs in seven games on a Kawhi Leonard game-winning shot at the buzzer. Philly gave the champs a run for their money. Many believe the Sixers can make a Finals run next season if Harris and Butler come back.
Philly gave up Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, Landry Shamet, a 2020 first round pick, a 2021 first round pick, a 2021 second round pick and a 2023 second round pick for Harris. It would be a shame if the Sixers lost Harris for nothing this summer.
Fans are hoping general manager Elton Brand brings Butler, Harris and Redick back. So is Embiid.
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