76ers put Michael Carter-Williams on trade block in June

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams won the Rookie of the Year award last season, but that didn't stop the Sixers from offering the youngster around in trade proposals during the draft, according to Grantland's Zach Lowe.

Lowe reports the Sixers didn't like the return they were offered for Carter-Williams, but that won't stop them from trying to seek out deals in the future. The point guard is currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery in May and it's unclear when he'll return to the court.

Drafting a player in the first round, watching him win Rookie of the Year and then looking to move him immediately just seems off. Considering how bad the Sixers were and how bad they'll likely be this year, dealing away a promising young player surely wouldn't sit well with the fans unless the return was massive. The organization has a clear plan in place, but at some point, they need to start building on some known commodities.

Shopping Carter-Williams while he's rehabbing from shoulder surgery also doesn't make the most sense. The point guard is expected to make a full recovery, but it's unlikely any team would make their best offer for an injured player.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/10/14/6974919/michael-carter-williams-trade-rumor-76ers