“Sources also say that Philadelphia maintains an affinity for Reed — revered as Bball Paul during his four-season stint with the 76ers — but the current expectation is that the Sixers would not pursue a reunion with Reed until after the Feb. 6 trade deadline. (Which means, obviously, that Reed would also have to still be available.),” they wrote.

Could Paul Reed find his way back to the Philadelphia 76ers? After getting waived by the Sixers this past offseason, he was claimed by the Detroit Pistons and started the season in the Motor City. But he was recently waived by Detroit in a move that opens up some salary flexibility.

Sources also say that Philadelphia maintains an affinity for Paul Reed — revered as Bball Paul during his four-season stint with the 76ers — but the current expectation is that the Sixers would