Report: Sixers to Acquire Ish Smith from Pelicans

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly close to acquiring Ish Smith from the New Orleans Pelicans via trade, tweeted Marc Stein of ESPN.

ESPN sources say Sixers are closing in on the acquisition of Ish Smith via trade with New Orleans.

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 24, 2015

Armed with ample cap space, Sixers naturally have the ability to take in Ish Smith in exchange for draft pick compensation

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) December 24, 2015

Smith, a 6-0 guard in his fifth year, is currently averaging 8.9 points, 5.7 assists and 3.4 boards.