76ers might have just stumbled upon a new way to get rid of Paul George

The Philadelphia 76ers are facing significant financial constraints that limit their ability to make necessary roster changes, a situation largely attributed to their own short-sighted decisions in recent years.

A prominent example of these questionable choices is the maximum contract given to Paul George last year, which was initially seen as a move to boost championship contention but has since backfired. George experienced a notable decline in performance during the past season, posting some of the worst statistics of his career and raising doubts about his impact on a title-seeking team.

Removing George's contract would provide major financial relief for the 76ers, but finding a trade partner presents a challenge due to his age, high salary, recent poor performance, and injury history. However, a potential opportunity has emerged with the Miami Heat reportedly open to trading Andrew Wiggins after just half a season.

Although not directly linked to Wiggins, the 76ers could explore a trade exchanging George for him, which would require financial adjustments but offer Philadelphia salary cap flexibility. Wiggins has also declined since his peak but comes at a lower cost and remains a solid defender, making him a potentially worthwhile acquisition if the team can offload George's contract.

The Heat, seeking star power, might be one of the few teams willing to consider such a trade, providing a possible pathway for the 76ers to alleviate their financial burden and restructure their roster.