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Eric Gordon Eric Gordon, 76ers agree to one-year contract Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 4:21 PM Philadelphia 76ers Eric Gordon and the 76ers have agreed to a one-year deal. Analysis: Despite his first season in Philadelphia being a disappointment, Gordon will return to the City of Brotherly Love for another run. Before a wrist injury ended his season in late February, the veteran guard made 39 appearances (13 starts) and averaged a career-low 6.8 points with 1.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 three-pointers. A positive for Gordon was that he shot nearly 41 percent from three. His contract is for the veteran's minimum, and fantasy managers should not expect too much from Gordon if the 76ers manage to remain healthy.
Trendon Watford Shams: PHI signs Trendon Watford to two-year deal Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:57 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports the 76ers have signed PF/C Trendon Watford to a two-year, $5.3 million deal. Analysis: After two seasons in Brooklyn, Watford is reportedly headed to Philadelphia, with the second year of his deal being a team option. While injuries limited the forward to 44 games, he averaged a career-high 10.2 points along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20.8 minutes. Watford gives the 76ers additional frontcourt depth and versatility, but that may not be enough to make him relevant in most fantasy leagues.
Kelly Oubre Shams: Kelly Oubre Jr. picks up player option Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 6:54 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Kelly Oubre Jr. has picked up his play option for the 2025-26 season. Analysis: Sunday was deadline day for Oubre, who has decided to exercise his player option worth $8.4 million. The veteran wing has provided solid value in both seasons with the 76ers, most recently averaging 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 three-pointers per game in 2024-25. While Oubre did offer solid fantasy value last season, the 76ers stand to be deeper on the perimeter next season with Jared McCain (knee) being healthy and lottery pick VJ Edgecombe joining the team. Also, the 76ers are expected to do whatever they can to re-sign Quentin Grimes once he hits restricted free agency on Monday.
Quentin Grimes Report: 76ers tender QO to Quentin Grimes Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:34 AM Michael Scotto According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the 76ers have tendered a qualifying offer to Quentin Grimes. Analysis: With it being reported earlier in June by NBA insider Marc Stein that re-signing Grimes is a priority for the 76ers, Saturday's development was expected. Tendering a qualifying offer to the guard, acquired from the Mavericks at the February trade deadline, makes him a restricted free agent when free agency opens on Monday. While the 2024-25 season was a significant disappointment for Philadelphia, Grimes' play was one of the few bright spots. As part of a healthy rotation, he'll have a low fantasy ceiling, but Grimes should still be worth a look in deeper leagues.
Jared Butler Report: PHI declines Jared Butler contract option Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 10:10 AM Kyle Neubeck According to PHLY Sports' Kyle Neubeck, the 76ers are declining Jared Butler's team option. Analysis: Butler appeared in 60 games last season, 28 as a member of the 76ers after being acquired from the Wizards at the February trade deadline. The former second-round pick was one of the players whose minutes increased once Philadelphia shifted its focus toward strengthening the odds that they would keep their first-round pick, which was top-6 protected. Butler averaged 11.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.4 minutes per game as a 76ers player. With Philadelphia declining his option, Butler will be an unrestricted free agent.
Andre Drummond Andre Drummond $5M player option for 2025-26 Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 7:38 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Andre Drummond has picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Analysis: Drummond played well in a reserve role behind Joel Embiid in 2024-25, and rather than test the free agent market, he'll return to the Sixers for another season with a similar role. Fantasy managers can expect solid numbers when Drummond is thrust into the starting lineup, but he's not typically worth utilizing when Embiid is healthy.
Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) may be ready for training camp Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 5:41 PM Austin Krell Joel Embiid (knee) is âvery engagedâ in his rehab and is on track to be ready to go just before the start of training camp, according to 76ers lead executive Daryl Morey. Analysis: While the NBA Draft was the focus on Wednesday, with Philadelphia selecting Baylor's VJ Edgecombe third overall, Morey also had to answer questions regarding Embiid. After undergoing left knee surgery in April, just before the end of the regular season, there were questions regarding the 2023 MVP's availability for the start of the 2025-26 season. According to Morey, Embiid is on track to be good to go around the time that training camp begins in late September. His injury history will give many fantasy managers pause at draft time, but a healthy Embiid can be one of the best players in the NBA and fantasy basketball.
Quentin Grimes Stein: Re-signing Grimes âpriority' for 76ers Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 3:58 PM Marc Stein According to NBA insider Marc Stein, re-signing Quentin Grimes this summer is a âpriorityâ for the 76ers. Analysis: Acquired from the Mavericks at the trade deadline in exchange for Caleb Martin, Grimes made an extremely positive impression on the 76ers. With Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George sidelined due to injury, Grimes recorded some gaudy stat lines during the âsilly season.â Unsurprisingly, keeping the restricted free agent in Philadelphia is the team's desire. According to Stein, his sources say re-signing Grimes remains a âpriorityâ for the 76ers. In a healthy rotation, his fantasy ceiling is considerably lower than it was when Philadelphia was shorthanded. That said, re-signing Grimes will be critical for the 76ers, whose bench disappointed for most of the 2024-25 season.
Lonnie Walker Lonnie Walker scores 31 points with eight threes Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:59 AM Lonnie Walker IV led the 76ers with 31 points (11-of-23 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and eight three-pointers in a 122-102 loss to the Bulls on Sunday. Analysis: Walker signed with the 76ers right after the All-Star break and ended up having a solid season for them, albeit in just 20 appearances. He ended it on a high note with new season highs for both points and three-pointers. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 triples in 23.8 minutes per game this season. The 76ers have a team option to keep Walker for another season, but with the team healthy heading into next year, it's unlikely that he replicates these numbers.
Tyrese Maxey Maxey (finger) needs at least âanother month' Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:42 AM Kyle Neubeck Tyrese Maxey (finger) said he needs âat least another monthâ before he can get back to basketball. Analysis: Maxey, who has been sidelined since early March, should be ready for the start of next season, but it's going to be a little while before he returns to playing basketball. Maxey's season has been over for a while, and the 76ers aren't going to play in the postseason, so this won't have any immediate impact. However, it appears that his finger injury is fairly severe, since it'll end up being close to three months off before he returns to basketball activities.
Quentin Grimes 76ers starting Butler, Grimes, Walker, Bagley Bona Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:39 AM The 76ers will start Jared Butler, Quentin Grimes, Lonnie Walker IV, Marcus Bagley, and Adem Bona against the Bulls on Sunday. Analysis: Grimes is back in the mix for the shorthanded 76ers and will bump Ricky Council IV to the bench.
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (shoulder) available Sunday vs. CHI Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:07 AM Keith Pompey Quentin Grimes (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls. Analysis: Grimes is available after sitting out Friday's loss to the Hawks. He can be a significant asset to fantasy managers in active leagues if he can approach his average of 35.6 minutes per game over his last five appearances. Given how well Grimes has played for the 76ers, he's undoubtedly worth the risk.
Kyle Lowry Kyle Lowry (hip) ruled out Sunday vs. Chicago Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:10 PM NBA Injury Report Kyle Lowry (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls. Analysis: Lowry will sit out the 76ers' finale, which is an unfortunate end to a disappointing season. The veteran point guard only appeared in 35 games and finished ranked outside the top 300 in eight-cat formats. His days of impacting fantasy basketball are likely in the rearview mirror.
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards questionable Sunday Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:07 PM NBA Injury Report Quentin Grimes (shoulder) and Justin Edwards (ribs) are questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls. Analysis: The 76ers have secured the fifth-best odds in next month's draft lottery, increasing the likelihood that they'll hold onto their top-six protected first-round pick. Sunday's result won't change that, which may increase Grimes's chances of playing. To say he's likely earned himself some money ahead of restricted free agency with his play over the past month would be an understatement. As for Edwards, he's also played well when available, with the 76ers converting him to a standard contract just before the All-Star break.
Jared Butler Jared Butler scores 25 points in loss to Atlanta Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:35 PM Jared Butler led the 76ers with 25 points (9-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four three-pointers in a 124-110 loss to the Hawks on Friday. Analysis: This was one of Butler's best performances of the season, and it ended up being his highest-scoring game as a 76er. He scored 26 points in January when he was with the Wizards, which actually came against the 76ers. Butler has been an excellent fantasy option during the final few weeks of the last few seasons, but he hasn't been able to find a situation where he can play a significant role early on. That is unlikely to change with Philadelphia next season, but he should play a ton in the season finale against Chicago on Sunday.
Colin Castleton Colin Castleton scores 16 points off bench Friday Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 3:24 PM Keith Pompey Colin Castleton provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-7 FGs), eight rebounds and one steal against the Hawks on Friday. Analysis: Across Castleton's first four games with the 76ers, he only scored a total of 14 games. He surpassed that mark in this game alone. Castleton had some solid games while playing on 10-day contracts for Toronto in March, but this performance featured a new season-high for scoring. Following the game, Castleton agreed to a standard contract with the Raptors. He will return to Toronto and could be available for their season finale in San Antonio on Sunday.
Ricky Council PHI starting Butler, Walker, Council, Bagley, Bona Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 12:38 PM Philadelphia 76ers Jared Butler, Lonnie Walker IV, Ricky Council IV, Marcus Bagley and Adem Bona will start Friday's game against the Hawks. Analysis: With Quentin Grimes joining Philadelphia's lengthy list of inactive players, Council moves into the starting lineup. He's worth slotting into lineups in active fantasy leagues due to Philadelphia's lack of options. Walker will also have added value due to the need for his scoring.
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (shoulder) ruled out vs. Atlanta Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 11:24 AM Keith Pompey Quentin Grimes (shoulder) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Friday. Analysis: Philadelphia has no reason to make their players play through minor ailments, especially players as good as Grimes. His absence will help improve their lottery odds. Lonnie Walker IV and Jared Butler should be in line for extra minutes and shots with Grimes sidelined.
Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) undergoes successful surgery Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 11:18 AM Jason Dumas Joel Embiid underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee on Wednesday. Analysis: Ruled out for the remainder of the season back on February 28, Embiid finally underwent surgery earlier this week. The team announced that an update on his status would be provided in six weeks. Given his importance to the 76ers' rotation, Embiid's availability will significantly impact how the front office approaches the draft and free agency. From a fantasy standpoint, the 2023 MVP's injury history will likely drop his ADP outside the top-50.
Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards questionable Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 10:23 AM NBA Injury Report Quentin Grimes (shoulder) and Justin Edwards (ribs) are questionable for Friday's matchup with the Hawks. Analysis: Grimes has been doing it all for the Sixers lately, and his absence would be a huge loss for the team. With Edwards also banged up, Lonnie Walker IV and Jared Butler should see more playing time, with Walker IV the preferred fantasy option.