Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a two-year, $3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Walker was previously expected to remain with Zalgiris for the remainder of the season with his NBA-out expiring. The Sixers had the prorated veteran minimum exception to offer Walker as he fills their final roster spot. Walker spent preseason with the Boston Celtics and was one of their … [Read more...] about Lonnie Walker IV, Sixers Agree To Two-Year, $3M Deal
Joel Embiid Returns To Sixers’ Lineup For First Time In 15 Games
Joel Embiid will return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Embiid has missed the past 15 games due to a foot sprain and knee swelling. Embiid is averaging 24.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.4 minutes across 13 games this season. The Sixers enter the game with a 19-29 record on the season as they decide whether to … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Returns To Sixers’ Lineup For First Time In 15 Games
Sixers Trade Reggie Jackson, 1st Round Pick To Wizards For Jared Butler, Four 2nd Rounders
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to trade Reggie Jackson and a future first round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jared Butler and four second round picks. Philadelphia will send a 2026 first rounder that is the least favorable of picks they hold via the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. The Wizards will send second round picks in 2027, 2028, … [Read more...] about Sixers Trade Reggie Jackson, 1st Round Pick To Wizards For Jared Butler, Four 2nd Rounders
Joel Embiid Believed To Be Currently On Untradeable Contract
Joel Embiid has had an injury plagued 24-25 season and expects to undergo surgery on his knee this offseason. Because the Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $193 million extension before the season, he has gone from perennial MVP candidate to being on one of the riskiest contracts in the NBA. "Yes, absolutely," said Brian Windhorst when asked if the Sixers have a Joel Embiid … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Believed To Be Currently On Untradeable Contract
Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout
Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons also received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Jake Fischer reports that the Philadelphia 76ers also had some level of interest in signing Simmons. The Sixers traded Simmons at the 2022 trade deadline for James Harden. Simmons had a prolonged … [Read more...] about Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout