Sixers
The 76ers need cheap, productive role players to fill out their rotation. On Wednesday, they were connected to both Caleb Martin and Haywood Highsmith.
After earning win No. 41 on Thursday, Sixers center Joel Embiid set a new goal for the team before the end of the regular season.
While the 76ers made multiple additions to the roster, they also lost out on a handful of their own free agents.
Tyrese Maxey developed into a bonafide star for the 76ers last season. The team is now rewarding him with a five-year, $204 million max extension.
Daryl Morey’s cap space plan came to fruition early Monday morning. The 76ers are reportedly signing Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract.
The 76ers are re-signing fan favorite Kelly Oubre Jr. to a two-year, $16.3 million contract. He will likely slot into the Sixers’ starting lineup.
The 76ers are reportedly signing veteran guard Eric Gordon. The 36-year old averaged 11.0 points per game for the Suns last season.
The 76ers are reuniting with big man Andre Drummond. The veteran center averaged 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds for Chicago last season.
Nic Batum became an indispensable player for the 76ers last season. According to reports, he will not be returning to Philadelphia.
The 76ers are reportedly among the teams meeting with veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson in the opening hours of free agency.
