What happened
Philadelphia sits first in the East at 9-2 and already has one open roster spot, with another possible if it moves Justin Edwards before the deadline.
ESPN reported the Sixers could target minimum contracts after Feb. 11, but executives fear the anti-tanking lottery changes could thin the buyout market.
LINEUP CONTEXT
If fewer veterans reach buyout status, Philadelphia may need a different in-season upgrade path despite its remaining roster flexibility.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: The NBA’s anti-tanking rules might thwart the Sixers’ buyout dreams — Yahoo Sports ↗