They were never getting Tatum. Ainge wanted him and he wouldn't have given up the 1st pick if he was certain someone would scoop him up first.
Simmons is a disaster and Philly will have to explore trading him in the offseason even if his value is at an all time low. He hasn't done a thing to improve his game - five years and no improvement. Embiid is made of glass and is an injury waiting to happen. Philly might be tanking again pretty soon IMO.
Perhaps. It's possible ainge had such a great read on PHI's thoughts. In addition, fultz was regarded as the overwhelming choice to be drafted 1st. But their certainly was a chance for PHI to draft Tatum (unlikely as it was) since the trade between the two teams occurred before the draft. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nba.com/news/boston-celtics-philadelphia-76ers-trade-draft-picks-0?amp=1
Trae quickly rising to the top of the list of players who made/increase their postseason reputation. Durant Kawhi Trae Luka Dame In some order...
outside of doris burke last year for okc, has a national announcer ever cheered more for a team than this announcer for the hawks?