Philadelphia 76ers trade rumors: 3 players the Sixers are targeting ahead of the deadline

#1 Dewayne Dedmon

Atlanta Hawks v Brooklyn Nets

While Joel Embiid is among the NBA's most dominant centers, there is no doubting that the Sixers are lacking a reliable backup for their Cameroonian star. Both Mike Muscala and Amir Johnson are more effective when playing at power forward and a lack of depth may hurt the Sixers during the playoffs.

Nevertheless, it seems that the Sixers are open to adding a new big man, as ESPN is reporting that the Sixers are interested in bringing in a new center in the form of Dewayne Dedmon:

Atlanta Hawks big man Dewayne Dedmon has drawn the 76ers' interest, sources tell ESPN. He would bring athleticism and defense, along with shooting.

But in order to get him, the 76ers would likely have to do something they have so far been resistant to, per sources: trading former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz

Dedmon has slowly developed into a force at both ends of the court, and the 29-year-old is this season averaging 10.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while also shooting 37% from beyond the arc. Dedmon would provide a huge boost to the Sixers bench, and this is a trade that Philadelphia needs to seal ahead of the deadline.