Sixers convert Jared Butler’s two-way contract to two-year standard deal

The Philadelphia 76ers are rewarding Jared Butler for an impressive first week as a Sixer by converting his two-way contract to a standard two-year NBA deal.

This feels like the closest thing to “positive news” we’ve gotten from the Sixers in a while.

Jared Butler has clearly made an impression on the Philadelphia front office in his first week as a Sixers, with the team converting his two-way contract into a standard two-year NBA contract.

Butler has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a rough last three games for the Sixers leading up to the All-Star break. Philadelphia acquired Butler just last week via a trade that sent Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in return for Butler and four second-rounders.

The last three contests were losses for the Sixers, but Butler integrated himself into the lineup seemingly instantly and was productive right out of the gate, averaging 10 points, 4.7 assists and 17.1 minutes in that stint. He had a great Wells Fargo Center debut to endear himself to the Philadelphia crowd this past Tuesday, putting up 15 points on 6-for-10 field goal shooting with four rebounds and four assists, all in under 16 minutes on the floor against the Toronto Raptors. By Wednesday night, he was a Sixers’ starter for the first time.

Butler’s two-year standard NBA contract will reportedly cover the rest of this season with a team option for next campaign, according to PhillyVoice’s Adam Aaronson.

In a corresponding move, the Sixers have waived Chuma Okeke. The 2019 first-rounder signed a 10-day contract immediately following the trade deadline. David Roddy is currently occupying the 15th and final roster spot while on a 10-day deal that he signed this past Tuesday.