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Rumor: Sixers tried to acquire Aaron Wiggins at 2026 NBA trade deadline
TL;DR
The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to acquire Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Ultimately, the Sixers opted for a deal centered around Jared McCain and future draft picks instead.
Key points
- Philadelphia 76ers aimed to acquire Aaron Wiggins
- Trade discussions involved Jared McCain
- Sixers settled for future draft picks instead
- Wiggins has fallen out of Thunder's rotation
- Deal was controversial among Philadelphia fans
Aaron WigginsPhiladelphia 76ersOklahoma City ThunderJared McCain
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives around Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
One of the longest-tenured players, Aaron Wiggins almost saw his time on the Oklahoma City Thunder end four months ago. According to The Philly Voice's deep dive into Daryl Morey's tenure, the Philadelphia 76ers eyed the 27-year-old as a mid-season splash.
The Sixers hoped to leverage the Thunder's interest in Jared McCain to get Wiggins. Instead, they settled on a package of future draft picks to finalize the controversial deal that symbolized the last straw for most of the Philadelphia fanbase.
"There was hope that the talks with the Thunder about McCain could lead to a deal also involving Wiggins — the Sixers would have needed to send out multiple other players in the process — but ultimately the deal ended up centering around McCain," Sixers reporter Adam Aaronson wrote. "With Wiggins staying put in Oklahoma City, where he has recently fallen out of the rotation thanks in part to McCain's arrival."
Q&A
Why did the Sixers want to trade for Aaron Wiggins?
The Sixers aimed to make a mid-season splash by acquiring Wiggins, who was seen as a valuable addition to their roster.
What did the Sixers offer to the Thunder for Wiggins?
The Sixers hoped to leverage the Thunder's interest in Jared McCain to facilitate a deal for Wiggins, but ultimately settled on future draft picks.
How has Aaron Wiggins' role changed with the Thunder?
Aaron Wiggins has recently fallen out of the rotation with the Thunder, particularly due to the arrival of Jared McCain.
