Report: 76ers Turned Down Deal For T.J. McConnell
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Apparently, the 76ers do not want to trade T.J. McConnell.
McConnell, who received tongue-and-cheek "MVP" chants on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, was sought after by the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers according to a report.
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The Sixers reportedly turned down the deal.
The #ClevelandCavaliers approached #Sixers about trading for @TJMcConnell, according to multiple sources. They turned down the deal. #NBA pic.twitter.com/7eBmDjM5v6
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) January 29, 2017
According to Pompey, the Cavs wanted to send Jordan McRae to the Sixers. McRae was originally a Sixers' second round pick in 2014.
In 13 games in January as the Sixers' starting point guard, McConnell is averaging 8.0 points, 9.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 steals, and just 2.15 turnovers per game. He has a +/- of +3.6 and is shooting 46.9-percent from the field.
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McConnell, 24, has a club-option of a little more than $1 million over the next two seasons.
Lebron James has recently criticized the Cavaliers' front-officer, publicly asking for another playmaker.