Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the subject of several rumors since the offseason, and speculations have intensified amid a dismal season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

 The Sixers should make the playoffs. But the deadline strategy isn’t as simple as “Go for it.”

The Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, but the Sixers have been noticeably absent from the trade rumor mill.

But that does incur immediate risk, as very few players near veteran's minimum salaries are surefire rotation-caliber pieces. And as Justin Edwards has failed to make an impact in his second NBA season, the Sixers are shallow on the wing. George, Oubre and Edwards are their only traditional options there.

Charles Bassey will sign a 10-day contract with the Sixers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The move will give Philadelphia 15 players on standard contracts and will enable the team to continue using two-way players Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker.

Karl-Anthony Towns has run hot and cold this season, and rumors about the Knicks trading him, following 9 losses in 12 games, haven’t helped. The Knicks front office seems firmly behind KAT, especially after the 54-point win over the Nets. Anthony will aim to repay that faith when the Knicks take on a much stronger Philadelphia 76ers tonight.

The Sixers and Grizzlies discussed "around-the-edges roster matters" in mid-December, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.

Joel Embiid's tremendous first half led the Sixers to a lead at intermission. Then disaster ensued for the Sixers, on the floor and in the stands.