Sixers pay hefty price, trade for Clippers’ Harris

Tobias Harris drove the lane, tossed up a runner and buried the game-winner against Charlotte on Tuesday night in what turned out to be his final shot for the Los Angeles Clippers.

His packed bags needed a new destination. Next stop, Philadelphia.

The 26-year-old Harris is headed to the 76ers as part of a deal that suddenly gives the team the best starting five in the Eastern Conference and stamped them as legitimate title contenders.

The Sixers paid a steep price. Sensational rookie guard Landry Shamet and four draft picks are headed to the Clippers. Philadelphia traded forwards Wilson Chandler and Mike Muscala to Los Angeles, too.

The Sixers also acquired center Boban Marjanovic and forward Mike Scott as part of the deal.

Harris, playing for his fifth NBA team, is having a breakout season with the Clippers. He averages 20.9 points and shoots nearly 50 percent from threepoint range.

Harris began his career with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2011 before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 2013.

Porter Jr. traded to Bulls: The Chicago Bulls have acquired Otto Porter Jr. from the Washington Wizards for Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis.

The move signals Washington’s intent to change things up in the aftermath of news that all-star point guard John Wall needs surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon. Wall is expected to miss much – if not all – of next season.

It also ends a failed experiment for Chicago after Parker signed with his hometown team. Parker played for the Bucks from 2014-’18.

Davis still with Pelicans: Anthony Davis remained with New Orleans and out of uniform.

The Pelicans haven’t played him since he and agent Rich Paul went public last week with their trade request, and decided not to play the six-time allstar in Chicago on Wednesday either. The reasons for that were obvious; in case a deal can be made, it’s not worth it for the Pelicans to risk an injury.