Philadelphia 76ers Sign Cam Payne & Tyrese Martin

Philadelphia 76ers Sign Cam Payne & Tyrese Martin

The Philadelphia 76ers made a calculated “two-for-one” splash on February 16, 2026 — promoting Jabari Walker, signing Cameron Payne, and adding Tyrese Martin to the newly opened two-way slot.

Daryl Morey didn’t just add bodies. He balanced youth, veteran insurance, and cap discipline — all without crossing the luxury tax.

Here’s the full breakdown:

🔹 Jabari Walker Promotion: Development Rewarded

Walker earns a two-year standard contract after maxing out his two-way eligibility (50 active games — first in the league to hit the limit this season).

Only Sixer to dress for all first 50 games

12.1 MPG as a defensive, high-motor forward

Shooting struggles (27% from 3), but provides physicality and frontcourt depth

Important with Joel Embiid on knee management

Deal negotiated by Klutch Sports (Rich Paul & Anthony Fields)

This is Philly rewarding durability and system buy-in.

🔹 Cameron Payne Returns: The Serbia Buyout Move

The Sixers paid $1.75M to buy Payne out from KK Partizan.

NBA cap rule allows Philly to contribute only $875K

Payne reportedly covers the rest himself

Shot 41.0% overseas

Provides Tyrese Maxey insurance

Adds shot creation off the bench with Kyle Lowry (39) on limited minutes

This is a stability move after trading Jared McCain and Eric Gordon.

🔹 Tyrese Martin Signs Two-Way

Martin fills the open two-way roster spot created by the Walker promotion.

Wing depth

Developmental upside

Defensive versatility

Classic Morey depth play.

Updated 76ers Rotation

PG: Tyrese Maxey / Cameron Payne / Kyle Lowry
SG: VJ Edgecombe / Quentin Grimes / Justin Edwards
SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. / Paul George / MarJon Beauchamp
PF: Dominick Barlow / Jabari Walker / Trendon Watford
C: Joel Embiid / Andre Drummond / Adem Bona

Philadelphia (30-24) sits 6th in the East — just 1.5 games back of the 5-seed. After the 138-89 Knicks loss exposed their depth issues, these moves aim to stabilize the rotation heading into the stretch run.

Is this enough to solidify Philly as a top-5 seed? Drop your thoughts below.

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