Lavoy Allen will experience an uptick in playing time following Thursday's trade of Spencer Hawes to the Cavaliers.

Allen will experience an uptick in playing time following Thursday's trade of Spencer Hawes to the Cavaliers.

Analysis:

Allen is the logical candidate to assume the open spot in the starting lineup at center, as he's played in 51 of the Sixers' 55 games so far this season. He holds per-36 averages of 9.9 points (on 44 percent shooting), 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, one block, and 0.8 steals, which he may be able to approach in a fairly vacant frontcourt. Expect him to stave off Arnett Moultrie and Thursday addition Henry Sims for much of the run down low, depending upon how the roster looks after the 3 PM ET trade deadline.