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76ers ready to move on from veteran forward Tobias Harris?
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) passes around Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

After five seasons in Philly, one player may be getting his show canceled.

The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports Friday that veteran forward Tobias Harris has come up in recent trade conversations with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harris, who is set to make $37.6 million this season and $39.3 million next season before his contract expires, is essentially the backup plan to the backup plan in Philly. He is putting up a decent-enough 14.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per contest for the shorthanded 76ers but could just as easily become an afterthought again once James Harden returns from injury.

Charania notes that Harris is a 12-year NBA veteran and has been regarded as a model teammate and leader for the 76ers. Add that to his gifted scoring ability and slick 39.7 three-point percentage, and Harris could pose a decent trade target (maybe for this team with plenty of financial flexibility).

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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