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Sixers Acquire Forwards Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks From Golden State Warriors For Draft Picks

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — The Sixers have acquired forwards Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for draft picks. Expected to contend for an Eastern Conference championship, the Sixers have slumped and are in sixth place in the standings entering today's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Sixers hope to strengthen their bench with the move.

They will send Golden State a 2020 second-round pick via Dallas, a 2021 second-round pick via Denver and a 2022 second-round pick via Toronto, according to the reports.

Robinson III, in his second stint with the Sixers, averaged 12.9 points and shot 40% from 3-point range.

Burks averages 16.1 points and shoots 37.5% from 3-point range.

The move puts the Sixers roster at 15, meaning two players will have to go before the trade deadline to fit in Robinson and Burks.

© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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