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CAMDEN, N.J. -- The Philadelphia 76ers made a move in free agency to acquire help on the frontline with the addition of Jabari Walker. The Sixers signed the 3-year man to a two-way deal after he averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds in 60 games in the 2024-25 season for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The idea of Grimes being a long-term small forward playing next to two of Maxey, McCain and Edgecombe feels far-fetched, and it is. But that arrangement would give the Sixers such tremendous offensive firepower and versatility that it is worth finding out if there are ways to make it a viable defensive grouping.

The Sixers are reportedly confident in retaining their key free agent this summer, as the free agency market has been very subdued.

— Philadelphia 76ers Türkiye Muse 🇺🇸🇹🇷 (@76ersTr_) July 1, 2025 Even if he were to ask for a trade, acquiring Giannis would be an uphill battle for the Sixers.

If I were a Philly Sixers fan I would be looking out for andre Drummond. The Sixers have been trying to move him over the last 24 hours. Let’s see if they get it doneSource: x.com More

After close to four hours into free agency, they reached their first deal. Trendon Watford, a 6-foot-9 power forward, will receive a two-year, $5.3 million contract, according to sources. He can sign his deal after noon Sunday. Per a source, Watford’s acquisition makes it unlikely that post player Guerschon Yabusele will return.

Ahead of NBA free agency Monday night, the deadline for players to make decisions regarding their player options was this weekend. The Philadelphia 76ers were a

After watching the veteran center pick up his player option, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly trying to trade Andre Drummond.

Now, the Sixers will reportedly take care of a breakout forward from an otherwise-disappointing 24-58 run in 2024-25. After declining forward Justin Edwards' $1.9 million team option for 2025-26, the Philadelphia 76ers are now reportedly re-signing him on a three-year deal,

After landing on the Atlanta Hawks in the historic seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, David Roddy has been waived.

With rumors around the 76ers and Quentin Grimes doing a sign-and-trade, this insider's sources 'splash cold water' on that notion.