Dean Wade was not regarded as a defensive stalwart when he entered the NBA as an undrafted player. But now, this is how he feels when an opponent isos on him: “Head up, and who’s better? … Where it’s just whose will is going to outlast whose?” www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

If the Sixers do NOT land LeBron, who could fill that final roster spot? It’s a vet min contract, and this list includes some former Sixers and well-established players at the end of their careers. (Disregard Yabu and Kevon Looney, who came off the board yesterday) www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Somebody who, in the year 2026, needed to be told to unmute themselves before speaking 😜

Dean Wade was not regarded as a defensive stalwart when he entered the NBA as an undrafted player. But now, this is how he feels when an opponent isos on him: “Head up, and who’s better? … Where it’s just whose will is going to outlast whose?” www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Dean Wade said that former Sixer Georges Niang shared this about Philly sports fans when they were both Cavaliers teammates a couple years ago: "It’s the best fans in the world --as long as you’re playing the right way. I feel like I take pride in playing the right way."

Wade also called Jaylen Brown "definitely one of the toughest people I’ve had to guard. "Especially last year, he was just a monster. Skill, athleticism, and he had that edge to him … just kind of goes at people and tries to take them down."

Dean Wade said he heard a "rumor" about a Jaylen Brown trade but thought it had died, before it resurfaced again out of nowhere "He’s going to be a great fit. The way he plays and the competitor he is is really going to take us to the next level."

Kyle Lowry officially announced his retirement this morning. Re-upping this story about the impact he made finishing out his 20-year NBA career with his hometown Sixers👇🏻

My family dog — who is recovering from ACL/meniscus surgery and still has very limited mobility — at me after those last two chances

The 76ers’ blockbuster trade for All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown became official Monday afternoon. So did the the free-agency signings of defensive forward Dean Wade and scoring guard Anfernee Simons when the NBA’s moratorium period lifted. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Also officially official: a certain trade

Dean Wade signing is officially official. Standard operating procedure with the moratorium lifted today. Expect Ariel Hukporti and Anfernee Simons to come through soon, as well.

Here is the full summer league roster. Labaron Philon and Johni Broome are on it, and new two-way signees Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert are not. First game in Vegas is Thursday.

A little news per a league source: TJ DiLeo will be the Sixers’ summer league coach again, after holding that role last year.

George, a former perennial All-Star and the Sixers' big free-agent signing in 2024, played in 78 total games across two seasons — and only 36 with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Putting a bow on the Paul George’s stint with the Sixers, which arrived with much hoopla and then was frequently interrupted by injuries and suspension. He only played 36 games with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey across two seasons. www.inquirer.com/sixers/paul-...

The front page of today’s Philadelphia Inquirer:

Sixers first-round draft pick Labaron Philon Jr. has officially signed his rookie contract.

They would not move off anybody in this hypothetical. He would theoretically just sign a minimum contract, since Rich Paul said money does not matter at this point.

So about Rich Paul’s white board…

Putting a bow on the Paul George’s stint with the Sixers, which arrived with much hoopla and then was frequently interrupted by injuries and suspension. He only played 36 games with both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey across two seasons. www.inquirer.com/sixers/paul-...

This is harassment.

Can also confirm Caleb Love has also agreed to a two-way contract with the Sixers via a league source, meaning I’m now outnumbered during locker room periods when it comes to the Sun Devils-Wildcats rivalry (also Dalen Terry) 👿

Can confirm Rayan Rupert has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Sixers. It's their first two-way of this transaction cycle. Rupert has played in 155 games with 20 starts across three NBA seasons with the Blazers and Grizzlies.

On Kyle Lowry’s (reported) retirement, and his impact while finishing his NBA career with the hometown Sixers. (Includes an anecdote that I’ve been hanging onto for months!) www.inquirer.com/sixers/kyle-...

Jaylen Brown just did a Twitch stream. Said he was still processing the trade, called VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey (both picked up), said he was looking forward to meeting AI (and professed his love for the black jerseys) and said… “The Process is back, motherfuckers.”

On Kyle Lowry’s (reported) retirement, and his impact while finishing his NBA career with the hometown Sixers. (Includes an anecdote that I’ve been hanging onto for months!) www.inquirer.com/sixers/kyle-...

The Sixers have agreed to sign guard Anfernee Simons, @ginamizell.bsky.social has confirmed. www.inquirer.com/sixers/live/...

Can confirm via a league source that the Sixers have agreed to sign Anfernee Simons to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with a player option for the second year. There's your bench guard with scoring punch and shooting.

In case you threw your phone into the ocean last night👇🏻

Good morning! After a dizzying Wednesday, here’s a reset on the Sixers’ roster. Who’s moving in, who’s moving out, and what moves can they still make to round out this revamped group? www.inquirer.com/sixers/jayle...

My mom’s birthday is July 1 and I’m relieved I called her at 4:30pm 😅

Can confirm that the Sixers have agreed acquire Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Hello!

Kelly Oubre Jr. will not return to the 76ers, instead reportedly agreeing to a two-year contract worth “nearly” $17 million with the Indiana Pacers. Oubre’s departure became more plausible when the Sixers agreed to sign forward Dean Wade for $39 million. www.inquirer.com/sixers/2026-...

Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the 76ers, The Inquirer confirmed Wednesday morning. The move gives the Sixers a new option at backup center behind Joel Embiid, the former MVP who has struggled with health issues. www.inquirer.com/sixers/2026-...

Quentin Grimes will not return to the 76ers, instead agreeing to a four-year, $60 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report.

Can confirm via a league source that Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million contract with the Sixers.

Mike Gansey’s first free-agency move is adding a player with whom he is quite familiar. Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with the Sixers, a league source confirmed to The Inquirer late Tuesday. www.inquirer.com/sixers/nba-f...

Have confirmed via a league source that Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with the Sixers.

Final cap number is down a hair from the estimate of $165M, but not enough difference to matter.

NBA free agency has its soft launch Tuesday evening, but it's expected to be busy. Teams are allowed to begin negotiating with other team's players beginning at 6 p.m. Get live updates ⤵️

Happy NBA free agency! A loaded Sixers primer is here👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/nba-f...

Happy NBA free agency! A loaded Sixers primer is here👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/nba-f...

The Sixers picked up the team options in the contracts of Dominick Barlow and Dalen Terry for the 2026-27 season, a league source confirmed to The Inquirer. The team also has declined the 2026-27 option for Trendon Watford, a source confirmed www.inquirer.com/sixers/nba-f...

Can also confirm via a league source that the Sixers have declined the team option for Watford, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Can confirm via a league source that the Sixers are picking up the team options for Dominick Barlow ($3.4 million) and Dalen Terry ($2.6 million) for the 2026-27 season. They also must make a team option decision on Trendon Watford ($2.8 million) by the end of today.

Story from Philon’s introductory press conference👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...