By Josh Liddick, Sports Talk Philly Staff
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a decision regarding PF Shawn Long. Long was brought up from the Sixers' D-League affiliate Delaware 87ers on March 6 and signed to a 10-day contract. The same night, Long made his debut for the Sixers against the Milwaukee Bucks. He had 13 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
The loss of Joel Embiid to injury and Ersan Ilyasova via trade opened up the opportunities for some lesser-known big men to enter themselves into the fold. Long has found himself some good minutes off the bench for the Sixers in this recent stretch.
Since being signed to that 10-day contract, it's apparent the team has kept the faith in the big man as they are going to extend him to a multi-year contract. The contract is guaranteed for the rest of the season, and will continue for the following two years.
#Sixers expected to sign @shawnlong21 to multi-year deal, according to a source. Contract guaranteed rest of season, partial after that. pic.twitter.com/PXc8hEHptq
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 16, 2017
.@shawnlong21's contract will be for the rest of this season and the following two.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) March 16, 2017
Long has appeared in four games for the Sixers this season, averaging close to five points and three rebounds.
The salary involved in the contract was not reported as of now.
