As of 6 p.m. ET on June 30, the 2024 free agency period is underway. Philadelphia 76ers The Sixers have a chance to have a crucial offseason with decent cap space and draft picks at their disposal. The Sixers also have several players entering free agency that they will have to make tough decisions about.
In this post, we’ll keep you updated on the Sixers’ signings, free agent destinations, trade rumors, and more.
Signing of agreements
Paul George
Nine-time All-Star Paul George is ready to become a SixerESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news at 3:30 a.m. ET on Monday morning that George and the Sixers had reached an agreement on a four-year, $212 million contract.
BREAKING: Free agent F Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN. George made the commitment in a meeting with Sixers brass and is returning to the East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of an NBA title. image.twitter.com/pkCfGu3hyp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Tyrese Maxey
The Sixers have agreed in principle to a Tyrese Maxey’s contract extension is a big oneESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news just hours after the Sixers agreed to terms with Paul George. What a morning.
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey has agreed in principle to a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension. image.twitter.com/rBT8Tpkvg8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
André Drummond
Andre Drummond will do it He returns to Philadelphia on a two-year, $10 million contracta source confirms to Liberty Ballers. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype He was the first to report the news.
Eric Gordon
He The Sixers will sign veteran point guard Eric Gordon to a minimum contract, a source confirms to Liberty Ballers.
Sixers Free Agent News
Tobias Harris
After five long seasons, Tobias Harris is no longer a SixerAs ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, Harris is ready to return to the Detroit Pistons on a two-year, $52 million contract.
Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Kelly Oubre Jr. has earned a small raise and at least one more season with the Sixers after spending last season in Philadelphia on a veteran minimum salary. A source confirmed to Liberty Ballers that Oubre to re-sign with Sixers on a two-year, $16.3 million contract with a player option for 2025-26. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Nicholas Batum
Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported shortly after free agency opened that Nicolas Batum would not be returning to Philadelphia. A Monday afternoon report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later reported that Batum is, in fact, leaving the City of Brotherly Love and He will return to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Free agent F Nic Batum has agreed to a two-year, $9.6 million contract to join the Los Angeles Clippers, sources told ESPN. image.twitter.com/UPSxcBt4eX
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
De’Anthony Melton
De’Anthony Melton heads westShams Charania of The Athletic reported Monday afternoon that Melton is set to sign a one-year, $12.8 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry’s return to Philadelphia is still up in the air. Marc Stein reported Just before the opening of free agency:
A source close to the process said The Stein Line that a return to Philadelphia is just one of the options under consideration and that Lowry is expected to receive outside interest from multiple suitors once free agency officially begins.
Terquavion Smith
The Sixers willpower Do not extend a qualifying offer to Terquavion Smitha source told Liberty Ballers. That means the point guard becomes an unrestricted free agent.
Other Sixers free agents unreported so far:
- Roberto Covington
- KJ Martin
- Mo Bamba
- Cameron Payne
- Friend Hield
Meetings with other free agents
Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson will meet with several teams at the start of free agency, including the Sixersaccording to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Klay Thompson plans to have talks with the Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers and 76ers in the early hours of free agency, sources told ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2024
Reggie Bullock
League veteran Reggie Bullock has been evaluating his options after The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reported that Houston Rockets was unlikely to be re-signed. Iko also reported that Bullock has begun meeting with teams, including Philadelphia 76ers.
Trade Rumors
There are no trade rumors yet for the Sixers. We will keep you posted.