NEW 76ers Free Agency Targets Ft. Mo Wagner & Bol Bol + 76ers Free Agent Tracker | Sixers News

NEW 76ers Free Agency Targets Ft. Mo Wagner & Bol Bol + 76ers Free Agent Tracker | Sixers News

[Music] What’s going on? Welcome in to 76ers now by chat sports. Jake Chipper here with you. And on today’s show, going to take a look at some of the top available free agents left on the market as we enter day three of NBA free agency here on Wednesday, July 2nd. And before we go through all those names, the top guys available, who I think are the smartest targets for the 76ers to pursue, we are so close to a big milestone here on the channel. Just 14 subscribers away from 23K. We’ve been live the past couple of days and picked up a bunch of new subscribers, a bunch of new real ones. We’ll be live again today on the channel, so be sure to hit that sub button, lock us in. Let’s get to 23K before we go live later and then we’ll have a celebration later today on the live show as we discuss more about 76ers free agency free agent targets and of course if they make a move. But speaking of some of those moves, let’s just recap as a tracker of sorts, everything Philadelphia has done so far in free agency. So started off by Andre Drummond accepting his player option, opting into that one-year $5 million deal. There is some buzz that Philadelphia is trying to trade Andre Drummond. We’ll see if that does come to fruition here in the next few days. Then they declined the team option on Justin Edwards to resign him to a new three-year deal. Starting salary at $2 million for next season. We’ll see what the full details of that contract are. Kelly Ubé opting into his player option at oneyear $8.3 million. He will also be on an expiring contract. And the Sixers finally made their first external. As of right now, their only external signing of free agency so far, bringing in Trendan Watford, the forward formerly of the Portland Trailblazers, then the Brooklyn Nets, now joins the Sixers. Of course, Philadelphia lost Gershon Yabaselli to the New York Knicks. So, sort of a replacement here at the forward spot. An intriguing player who has some good offensive skills. Three-point shots a little bit shaky. defenses a bit of a concern as well, but certainly an intriguing offensive player. And then late last night did a video up on the channel, Sixers resigning Eric Gordon. This is going to be a one-year minimum contract for the veteran guard to return to Philadelphia. His salary is probably going to be right at $3.6 million, but his cap hit only going to be about $2.3 million. So, it makes sense for him to decline his player option to then come back to Philadelphia. don’t love the idea of him being back with some of the other younger guards you do have on the roster, but uh I understand why Daryl Moy went out and got his guy. The end of the day, it’s a vetman deal. Not going to make too big of an impact on uh the Sixers team. And when you look at what the roster looks like as of right now, I do have VGO in there at at the two. He’s not going to start the season. I imagine when they resign Quinton Grimes at some point, which we’ll talk about here in just a moment, he’ll obviously be the starter. But this is just a look at everybody on the roster. Don’t pay too much attention where the people actually are. Of course, you got Tyrese Maxi, BJ Edgecom, Paula George, Kelly Ubé, Joel Embiid, still have McCain, Eric Gordon resigning, Ricky Council still under contract, Justin Edwards with that new contract, Trenton Watford who they just signed. Of course, they drafted Janai Broom and they have Andre Drummond and Adam Bona. So, currently Sixers have 13 players under contract. You can carry up to 15 guys, not counting two-way players. So, two spots left yet to imagine one of those is going to end up going to Quinton Grimes. Now, as we enter day three of free agency here, Grimes has yet to reach an agreement with Philadelphia on a new contract. A lot of other teams, their money’s kind of drying up. So, Grimes being a restricted free agent, he was maybe thinking some of these other teams would throw him a big offer, something that he wants. Reportedly, he wanted 25 million. Sixers obviously don’t want to go there. And I think since they’re not really betting against anybody else with no other teams reportedly having interest in Grimes, they can kind of wait a little bit and try to get him at a price they like, I imagine somewhere from 15 to $18 million. So, we’re still on Quinton Grimes watch. Still waiting for him to sign, but once he does sign, Philadelphia will still have one more roster spot open. Now, sometimes more likes to keep that spot open heading into the year for flexibility, but they also could be trading Andre Drummond here soon. So, I imagine they will end up signing someone uh here in the next few days, whether that is after Drummond’s traded or just to fill out that last spot. Now, taking a look at some of the top free agents available, I don’t really see this any of these players being in play for Philadelphia. So, I I just wanted to, you know, let you guys know who the top guys are. Of course, Josh Giddy, the restricted free agent for the Chicago Bulls. He’s going to be back in Chicago, barring something unforeseen. DeAndre Aton officially becomes a free agent uh in just a few hours here today. The Lakers and the Pacers. Two teams that are really all in on Aton. By the time you see this video, he might already be signed with one of those two teams. Another restricted free agent in Jonathan Kaminga. We’ll see if Warriors can work out a signing trade. There’s been some buzz of him going to Kings for Malik Monk swap. We’ll see if that does happen. Chris Paul, veteran guard still out there. I again don’t really see him as a target for Philadelphia. And then Cam Thomas, the restricted free agent over there for Brooklyn. You can see, you know, a lot of restricted guys do take a little bit longer than unrestricted guys to end up coming to terms with teams as they do tend to see what other teams are willing to offer them on the market and then return to their teams with those numbers. I know some people are going to bring up Damen Lillard and he is drawing some interest from teams like the Miami Heat, like the Dallas Mavericks, but look, I don’t think that Dame is a target for Philadelphia. You obviously have Tyrese Maxi already in there and Dame’s not going to be playing this season. He has the torn Achilles of course or he’s going to miss all of this year. Team might be looking to sign him to bring him in for the season after that, but I don’t think Philadelphia really makes sense as a landing spot for Dame. And then another player who look in in a different life in a different world would make sense for Philadelphia. That is Al Horford. his skill set theoretically does fit with what this Sixers team needs, but you’ve already been down that road. I’m not going down the Al Horford road again. I’m sorry. There’s just there’s other players out there that can fill that role and he’s getting a lot of interest from teams like the Golden State Warriors right now as well. Hasn’t been anything reported with him and the Sixers. I think for good reason. Already again been down that road. Don’t need to try that again. Now looking at some guys for the Sixers specifically, one name we’ve talked about a lot is Chris Boucher, the forward center hybrid can kind of play both spots for the Toronto Raptors. I think it would make a lot of sense with the Sixers obviously having lost Garan Yabellle. Yes, they signed Trenon Waford, but they still need someone to take up some minutes in that front court, especially someone who can have some flexibility to play the four and the five. Tren Watford can uh but little bit undized. You know, I like Chris Buchchet a little bit and he’s not not the biggest guy either, but he provides a little bit more of a interesting offensive skill set being able to shoot the three. Coming off a pretty good year averaging 10 points and four and a half rebounds for the Toronto Raptors. And ESPN when going through their best free agents available this morning actually listed the Sixers as an ideal landing spot for Bouchet. This is what they had to say. Bush quietly bounced back from a down 23-24 season to average double figure scoring for the second time in his career while playing an average of just 17.2 minutes. Shot 36% on threes, 63% on twos, and producing elite efficiency while also proving capable of defending on the wing in big second unit lineups. His shooting makes him another logical fit for the Warriors with whom he started his career as a UDFA before landing in Toronto. also like Buché’s fifth with the Philadelphia 76ers who could use a shooter with size after losing Gershon Yabisell to the New York Knicks. And I think it’s a perfect landing spot. As ESPN puts it, Sixers really do need a shooter with size, someone that can also, you know, help on the glass, help on the interior. But Bush can also defend on the perimeter a little bit as they did mention. Bush also has a familiarity with Nick Nurse. He’s actually the only guy left on the Raptors roster, or at least was until he became the free agent that won that championship with them back in 2019. So, you have to imagine that could play a role as well at the Sixers. Do want to take a look at Chris Bucher. Sticking with the big man, it’s going to be a pretty consistent theme here on today’s show. I think it’s a big need for Philadelphia right now. Bo Vagner is a very interesting one. had his $11 million team option declined by the Orlando Magic. And there’s some reports that he could end up back there at a smaller number. A very, very talented player, probably the best player we’ll talk about uh here on today’s show in this list when it pertains to Philadelphia. Issue is Movorus ACL in December of last season and doesn’t have a clear timeline to return. Could miss some time to start the season. So, what kind of contract is he looking at? Right. I think $11 million would have been a fair number for him, but got to factor in that injury. So, could he be willing to settle on a one-year minimum contract with a team like Sixers who, you know, there could be opportunity with Joel Embiid obviously having his injury concerns. You have Autumn Bona there. Andre Drummond seems to be on the way out. Can Mo Vagner see this as a place where he can play for one year on the minimum, get his value back up, and then go sign a bigger deal in the next free agency cycle. I think that could be a smart play for him. But Bo Vagner, 13 points, five rebounds, 56% from the field, 36% from three. He plays with his hair on fire with an edge a little bit. And I like the way he plays the game. A very intense player and a very talented player. So would be an ideal option for Philadelphia. Assuming, you know, the medical check out and and he is healthy enough to return to play sooner rather than later. I think multiple teams could be interested. We’ll end up seeing what the market is if he’s willing to take a minimum deal. A lot of Sixers fans, especially on the live shows the past couple of days, have been all in on Bowl. Bowl, of course, the freak 7 foot2 center who has a lot of skill at that position, right? Can shoot the three a little bit, can handle the rock a little bit. He’s a guy that a lot of people are intrigued by. And you know, it makes sense considering the skill set and considering what he’s shown in flashes for teams like the Nuggets, then the Magic, and then most recently with the Phoenix Suns. Now, not coming off a very great year. Seven points, three rebounds, 50% from the field, 34% from three. Thing with Bull Bowl, people want to say he hasn’t gotten an opportunity, and you’re still betting on the upside and betting on what he could be. Look, he’s been in the league for a minute already, right? So, it’s not like he’s this 21-year-old project that you’re hoping to finally develop. Now, I get it that the skill set is intriguing, but I mean, you take a look at his numbers the last four seasons. Pretty bad last year in Denver, then pretty bad with Orlando as well, at least from an efficiency standpoint. Put up decent counting stats. 45% from the field, not bad, but only 26 and a half percent from three when you really are leaning on him to make that three-point shot. A big part of his game to sort of reach that upside because, you know, a slender player but tall and if he can shoot that three, a real mismatch problem. Now, with Phoenix in 2023 24 did shoot 42% from three, just five points a game. And then this past season, you saw those numbers earlier. I I think Sixers fans just need to pump the brakes a little bit on BB Bowl and and let’s get real about BB Bowl for a second, right? There’s a reason he’s been bouncing around the league. There’s a reason Denver didn’t want to keep him. There’s a reason Orlando didn’t want to keep him. There’s a reason Phoenix has not brought him back up to this point and a reason he has not signed in free agency up to this point. Right? He has a lot of issues as a player. Although theoretically the idea of bowl is great. I don’t think the player bowl is as good as people want to believe. Now on a minimum contract if the Sixers move on from Andre Drummond, I really wouldn’t mind it. You can kind of take a chance. But he’s been in the league for six seasons already. I don’t really know how much more you’re getting out of him than what he’s already shown, which is a super inconsistent player who can make flashy plays at times because of his hype and his skill set. Uh but you know on a minimum deal if you strike out on someone like a Mo Vagner or a Chris Bucher I think VB Bowl uh could be a decent fallback option. Still a few more names to get to but before we do get involved down in the comment section. Name me a free agent you want the Sexers to sign somebody I’ve mentioned here today. Somebody I didn’t. Show me you know ball by getting your thoughts, your opinions down in the comments section. 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It’ll take you to Fanatics and you can get that 50% off on this Tyrese Maxi jersey today. sticking with the idea of adding a big a big man to Philadelphia and somebody who has some four five flexibility as well in Precious Aua played last year with the New York Knicks and pretty up and down I I would say is the best way to put it. another player who has his moments but wasn’t really able to earn consistent minutes uh for a New York Knicks team even, you know, with some of the Mitchell Robinson injuries and some of the problems they had on the defensive side of the floor. You know, for a Chua, it’s the energy he brings. It’s the hustle. He’s a solid defender, not a great defender, a little bit undersized at 6’8. So maybe you do want him more playing the three, the uh the four, excuse me. But the offense really is where I’ve seen the biggest problem from and where I’ve seen Knicks fans really complain about Achua the most is that the offense just really hasn’t come along. Anytime the ball is in his hands, you’re afraid he’s going to turn it over and make the wrong decision and the three-point shot just is not there. He flashed it a little bit early in his career, but has not been able to develop it to this point. But look, a good energy player and a good rebounder and the Sixers have been an awful rebounding team for a few years now. At some point, you just need someone who can go out there and do that for you. again on a minimum deal. Someone like Aua could make sense in that aspect. He also has familiarity with Nick Nurse playing in Toronto. So, him and Buché both familiar with Nurse uh could lead to them being higher on the priority list for Philadelphia than some of these other names. And we’re going to end this list off with a forward, not a center here. And that is Air Coffee. I keep talking about air Coffee because I think the Sixers could use one more wing on this roster with Paul George, Kelly Ubé, Justin Edwards. And Amamir Coffee is an intriguing player, at least from an offensive perspective, right? Was a pretty valuable role player for the Clippers for much of last season. Went down late with an injury and kind of lost his spot and lost his role in the rotation. But a lot of Clippers fans liked what he brought on the offensive side. someone who shot 40% from three last year. Showed a little bit being able to take people off the dribble, rise up in in the mid-range and hit his shot. So, an intriguing offensive skill set again at 67 210. He’s got good size as well, but a lot of concerns on the defensive end of the floor, especially when he’s getting put in screening actions and on the wing. We know there’s a lot of talented wing players in the NBA. Uh just not quite up to par on that end. But again, we’re talking about minimum guys here and someone who averaged almost 10 points, two rebounds, shooting very efficiently from the floor. Valuable for the Sixers, I think, to look at. They could even bring in one of the centers and bring in a wing like Amir Coffee. And I got to touch on this real briefly. Don’t get mad at me because I am totally against the idea of Ben Simmons being back in the Sixers. And again, I’m going to talk about this real quick and move on because I think it’s a terrible idea, but I’ve seen a lot of people bring up the concept of bringing Ben Simmons back. Look, I get why Sixers fans are saying this, right? The idea of a player who can play defense and is big and can, you know, make plays for others, good vision, good handle, whatever. But guys, we’re talking about Ben Simmons, all right? He has his injury concerns. There’s a reason the Clippers aren’t bringing him back. Liability on the offensive end of the floor, and we know what he’s been through in Philadelphia. So, it’s a big big big time no for me for Ben Simmons. Uh, had to bring it up though because a lot of Sixers fans were talking about it and wanted me to at least address it very briefly. So, there you go. I’m totally against it. Some other notable notable names to look at if the Sixers do want to bring in one more guard, if they don’t end up bringing Kyle Lowry back, just some names to monitor. Obviously, we are familiar with DeAnthony Melton, but coming off that back injury with the Sixers, then Torres ACL with the Warriors. Theoret theoretically still a good three-point shooter and perimeter defender on a minimum wouldn’t mind it. But are the injuries really catching up to him? Now Russell Westbrook, he had some ties to the Knicks. He’s still out there in for free agency as well. I don’t need him on Philadelphia. Just an inefficient player really from all areas of the floor. Malcolm Brogden is intriguing. You know, someone who who’s a vet. He’s been on winning teams in the past. You go back to like his Milwaukee, his Boston days. Good three-point shooter, solid defender, but he’s also been injured a ton. On a minimum, the problem with him in recent years has been he’s been making too much money. But on a minimum, I wouldn’t mind that as another veteran guard. I’d rather have him than Kyle Lowry. Gary Payeyton’s an interesting player. He’s a guard who kind of plays like a center almost. Some of his best skill sets really on the defensive end of the floor, can lock up, can block shots, can rebound at a very high level for someone who’s on the shorter side of things. Not much on the offensive side of the floor. Really just cutting to the basket. He’ll dunk on you every now and then. And Spencer Denwy as well is out there. Another guard little bit bigger who can do some things offensively. I’d probably rather have him than Kyle Lowry at this point honestly. can slash the basket uh a little bit. So, just some other guard names to watch out for since we went through a lot of bigs in the large portion of today’s show. But that’ll do it for today’s free agency targets and a look at the free agent tracker. Want to end off with this. Fill in the blank for me. I’m curious what you guys think about how the Sixers free agency has been so far. I’ve asked you to grade it before. Now, I’m going to ask you 76ers free agency so far has been blank. Give me a word. It can be exciting, disappointing. Whatever word you want to use to describe how this free agency period has been, get in the comment section and let me know. [Music]

Philadelphia 76ers free agency tracker and 76ers free agent targets are on top for today’s 76ers Now. 2025 NBA Free Agency has seen the 76ers retain Kelly Oubre Jr., Andre Drummond, Justin Edwards & Eric Gordon while signing Trendon Watford and losing Guerschon Yabusele to the New York Knicks. Quentin Grimes free agency remains a big question for Daryl Morey and the 76ers. With a couple roster spots open, Jake Chipper explores some NBA Free Agent targets the 76ers could pursue to fill out the roster.

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Philadelphia 76ers Free Agency Tracker:
– Kelly Oubre: 1-year, $8.4 MM
– Andre Drummond: 1-year, $5 MM
– Justin Edwards: 3-year contract
– Trendon Watford: 2-year, $5.3 MM
– Eric Gordon: 1-year, $3.6 MM

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Top NBA Free Agents Remaining:
– Josh Giddey (G, RFA)
– Deandre Ayton (C, UFA)
– Jonathan Kuminga (F, RFA)
– Chris Paul (G, UFA)
– Cam Thomas (G, RFA)
– Chris Boucher (F/C, UFA)
– Mo Wagner (C, UFA)
– Bol Bol (C, UFA)
– Precious Achiuwa (F/C, UFA)
– Amir Coffey (F, UFA)
– De’Anthony Melton (G, UFA)
– Russell Westbrook (G, UFA)
– Malcolm Brogdon (G, UFA)
– Gary Payton II (G, UFA)
– Spencer Dinwiddie (G, UFA)

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76ers Updated Roster:
PG: Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain
SG: VJ Edgecombe, Eric Gordon, Ricky Council IV
SF: Paul George, Justin Edwards
PF: Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford, Johni Broome
C: Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Adem Bona

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