Sixers guard Jared McCain sustained a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb during a workout on Thursday, reports Tim Bontemps of ESPN (via Twitter). According to Bontemps, McCain and the team are consulting with specialists to determine the best course of action regarding the injury. The Sixers officially confirmed the unfortunate news in a press release … [Read more...] about Sixers Guard Jared McCain Sustains Torn Thumb Ligament
Agent: Sixers Offered Grimes Four-Year, $39MM Contract
The Sixers‘ first formal offer for restricted free agent Quentin Grimes, which occurred on Wednesday, was a four-year, $39MM contract, agent David Bauman told Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Mizell, a source familiar with the negotiations “slightly pushed back” on that statement, noting the two sides have had “hours and hours” of contract discussions this … [Read more...] about Agent: Sixers Offered Grimes Four-Year, $39MM Contract
Quentin Grimes, Sixers Still ‘Very Far Apart’
8:56 pm: Confirming that the Sixers have offered Grimes a one-year contract worth more than his qualifying offer (which would require him to waive his no-trade clause), Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that the Sixers and the RFA wing also have mutual interest in working out a longer-term deal. While both sides are amenable to the idea of working out a four-year agreement, … [Read more...] about Quentin Grimes, Sixers Still ‘Very Far Apart’
Jazz Waive Forward KJ Martin
The Jazz have waived forward KJ Martin, according to a team press release. In the process, Utah shed Martin’s non-guaranteed $8MM contract for the upcoming season. Martin appeared in 19 games (nine starts) last season with Utah, averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 22.7 minutes per game. He wound up with the Jazz as part of the blockbuster five-team trade in … [Read more...] about Jazz Waive Forward KJ Martin
Sixers Sign Four New Players
The Sixers have signed a quarter of free agents, forward Emoni Bates, point guard Kennedy Chandler, wing Malcolm Hill, and forward Jaylen Martin, according to the team. Given Philadelphia’s cap and roster situation, it’s probably safe to assume all four players received non-guaranteed contracts, possibly with Exhibit 10 language. The 6’10” Bates, still just 21, was selected … [Read more...] about Sixers Sign Four New Players