Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast They Traded Jared McCain To Duck The Tax And Said They Needed To Do It To Sign Barlow (They Didn't)
Feb 6, 2026
They break down the Jared McCain trade and whether moving him was really about dodging the luxury tax. They debate Daryl Morey’s timing and whether Philly sold low. They celebrate Dominick Barlow’s new standard NBA deal and how he fits the roster. They run through short-term signings, buyout targets, and fan reaction to the front office’s choices.
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Trade Details Recapped
- Michael and Spike recount the specific trades: McCain to the Thunder and Eric Gordon to the Grizzlies.
- Spike notes the Thunder gave a 2026 Houston first and three seconds for McCain.
Trade Motivated By Tax Avoidance
- The Sixers traded Jared McCain largely to duck the luxury tax rather than for clear basketball upgrade reasons.
- Spike and Michael view the tax-avoidance motive as poor ownership and front-office decision-making.
Ducking Tax Hurts Fan Trust
- The hosts argue ducking a few million in tax is shameful for billionaire owners and damages fan trust.
- They call the move financially petty given the franchise's deep pockets and civic role.