The Sixers have signed free agent forward Marcus Bagley to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
Bagley, 23, went undrafted in 2023 after three injury-riddled seasons with Arizona State. He has been a member of Philadelphia’s organization ever since, initially playing for the 76ers’ Summer League squad that year and spending the past two seasons with the team’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.
Bagley struggled to make an impact during his first professional season in 2023/24 and got off to a relatively slow start this past fall during the Tip-Off Tournament. However, he has been more productive since the NBAGL regular season tipped off in the winter, averaging 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18 games (29.3 minutes per contest). His shooting line over that span is .436/.320/.759.
The 76ers currently have a full 15-man roster, but they are permitted to carry extra players via the hardship exception due to injuries. It’s possible they have been granted a second hardship exception, as Chuma Okeke is currently on his second 10-day contract with the club — his deal expires March 25. It’s also possible that they decided to end Okeke’s contract a day early. Either way, Bagley will be getting his first standard NBA contract.
Bagley will earn $66,503 over the course of his 10 days with the team and Philadelphia will carry an identical cap hit on its books. Bagley, whose older brother is Grizzlies big man Marvin Bagley, will be eligible to appear in five games for the Sixers.