Furkan Korkmaz opens up on trade rumors, reflects on time with Sixers
PHILADELPHIA — The trade deadline is mere hours away and the Philadelphia 76ers figure to be one of the more active teams as they look to make upgrades to their roster. They have to find a way to stay afloat in the midst of not having Joel Embiid until early March at the earliest.
One player who could be moved is Furkan Korkmaz. The 7-year veteran is on an expiring deal and the Sixers could move him for some pieces before the 3 p.m. EST deadline on Thursday.
Korkmaz has requested a trade in the past as he looks for more playing time. He has fallen out of favor a bit in Philadelphia, but as the deadline approaches, he knows it’s out of his control.
“I believe it’s hard for anybody,” Korkmaz told Sixers Wire. “It’s just that time of the year when your phone is on all night and then you just wanna see what’s going on, what’s happening, you know? It’s not something you can control and then that’s kind of part of our business, too.”
Korkmaz has grown up with the Sixers. He signed with the Sixers in the 2017 offseason and he learned a lot while going through a lot of controversies in Philadelphia. He produced when the time called for it and he did a good job of being able to give Philadelphia a spark when it was needed.
If Wednesday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors was his final game with the Sixers, it was a ride he won’t forget.
“I think I’ve been a really good professional here,” Korkmaz added. “I grew up in this organization. This organization gave me a lot. Like I said, when I got here, I was 19 years old and now I’m 26 and it’s a long journey. I’ve seen coaches. I’ve seen a lot of players. It’s been an incredible experience. We’ll see what’s gonna happen.”
