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Caleb Martin • PF • 76ers

Caleb Martin Believes He Can Elevate His Game In Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin wants to do something "special" with his new team and sees himself playing a significant role. "They're putting a great team together. They've got a lot of guys with a lot of talent," Martin told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "So I think it should elevate my game in a personal way and as a team. I feel like we can do something special." Martin had a good spell with the Miami Heat but never established himself as a regular starter. However, he is projected to start life in Philadelphia as a member of the first unit, which increases Martin's fantasy value.

Aug 12

Reggie Jackson • PG • 76ers

Reggie Jackson Eager To Start Life Under Nick Nurse

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Reggie Jackson is excited to link up with Nick Nurse in the City of Brotherly Love and isn't overly concerned about his playing time, despite facing a lot of competition for minutes at the point guard position. "Since he was with the Raptors and became a head coach, kind of seeing how his team played, it was very interesting," Jackson told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Obviously, they played Lowry and (point guard) Fred VanVleet how well they played together. They played long lineups where you had (forwards) Kawhi (Leonard), you had Pascal (Siakam), you had (Chris) Boucher. Shoot, he played (post players) Serge (Ibaka) and (Marc) Gasol at times together." Jackson finds himself as the third point guard in Philadelphia behind Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry. However, he could still play a significant part in the rotation if Nurse continues to roll with lineups featuring multiple point guards.

Aug 12

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Puts Together Big Performance Against Serbia

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid cashed in his best performance of the Olympics when Team USA needed it most in the semifinals. Against his rival, Nikola Jokic, Embiid put up the second-most points on the team while boasting one of the highest plus/minus stats on the night. The former MVP registered 19 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block while shooting 8-for-11 from the floor and 2-for-3 from deep. His performance at the Olympics has been up and down, but one of the biggest reasons he was included on this team was to go up against bigger centers like Jokic and the two seven-footers they'll have to face in the gold medal game against France.

Aug 9

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Rolls Ankle In Win Over Brazil

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) scored 14 points in Team USA's win over Brazil. He added nine rebounds and one block. Despite playing only 12 minutes, Embiid had one of his better performances so far during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, his day was cut short after he rolled his ankle. However, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr didn't seem concerned, indicating the 30-year-old was held out for the remainder of the game for precautionary reasons. The United States will meet Serbia in a semifinal contest on Thursday. While it appears Embiid will play, there's a chance he will sit if he experiences any residual issues.

Aug 6

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Set To Rejoin Action On Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will rejoin Team USA's starting lineup on Saturday against Puerto Rico. Embiid had a poor 11-minute outing in the USA's first game against Serbia and was a DNP-CD on Wednesday versus South Sudan. Anthony Davis replaced the 2023 MVP in the starting unit. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr said that the change was made to match up better with South Sudan's speed. Kerr will also bring back Jrue Holiday to the first unit on Saturday. Jayson Tatum started in his place in Wednesday's 103-86 win, which sent Team USA to the quarterfinals.

Aug 1

Reggie Jackson • PG • 76ers

Reggie Jackson Plans To Sign With Philadelphia

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Reggie Jackson agreed to a contract buyout with the Hornets. Upon clearing waivers, he's expected to ink a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 34-year-old appeared in 82 games for the Nuggets in 2023-24, averaging 10.2 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.9 boards while shooting 35.9% from deep. Jackson has plenty of experience and will add value to a team aspiring to win an NBA title. However, he probably won't do much for fantasy managers unless Tyrese Maxey is out of the lineup.

Jul 24

Jeff Dowtin Jr. • PG • 76ers

Jeff Dowtin Jr. Gets A Two-Way Deal From Philly

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. agreed to a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 27-year-old has bounced around the league since entering it in 2021, making stops in Orlando, Golden State, Milwaukee, Toronto, and Philadelphia. He appeared in 12 games for the Sixers last season and didn't do much from a statistical standpoint. However, Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists for Philly during Summer League. With that said, he should spend time with the big club throughout the 2024-25 campaign. But for now, Dowtin is nothing more than a deep-league dynasty stash.

Jul 22

Kenyon Martin Jr. • SF • 76ers

Kenyon Martin Jr. Staying In Philly

Free-agent forward Kenyon Martin Jr. agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract to remain with the 76ers. The 2020 No. 52 overall pick appeared in two games for the Clippers last season before getting moved to Philadelphia in the James Harden trade. Unfortunately, he averaged a career-low 3.7 points for Philly. With that said, Martin could get more minutes with the Sixers during the 2024-25 campaign, so his statistical contributions could improve. There's also a chance he'll be traded at some point during the season. Either way, Martin won't draw interest from fantasy managers until he starts to produce consistently. However, that's not expected to happen anytime soon.

Jul 13

Kyle Lowry • PG • 76ers

Kyle Lowry Returning To Philly

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent guard Kyle Lowry agreed to a one-year deal with the 76ers on Thursday. The 38-year-old appeared in 23 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24, averaging 8.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 40.4% from behind the arc. He should remain a part of Nick Nurse's rotation. However, Lowry's best days are behind him, so he's not expected to be a reliable fantasy option.

Jul 12

Kyle Lowry • PG • 76ers

Suns Chasing Kyle Lowry

Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry could end up complementing the Big Three in Phoenix next season. According to PHNX's Gerald Bourguet, Lowry is in talks with the Suns. Phoenix has been desperate for a point guard, and the team has already snapped up Monte Morris as a free agent. Lowry's addition would give the backcourt a further boost, although he also continues to be linked with a return to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 38-year-old has lost a lot of fantasy value in recent seasons but could still do a job for teams in deeper leagues if he lands a starting role for 2024-25.

Jul 10

Ricky Council IV • SG • 76ers

Ricky Council IV Puts Up 29 Points In Summer League Outing

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV caught fire late in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Monday's Summer League matchup, pushing his team to a 102-92 victory with a 29-point effort. The 22-year-old netted 19 of his points in the fourth quarter. He nailed five three-point bombs with 10 attempts and shot 9-for-18 overall. Council IV, who inked a four-year contract with the 76ers in April, was also busy on the boards, grabbing eight rebounds. The undrafted guard was rarely used during his rookie campaign in 2023-24, but it looks like he could be ready to take a big leap forward next season. However, it's definitely going to be an uphill battle for Council IV to earn a significant role on a stacked 76ers team.

Jul 9

Caleb Martin • PF • 76ers

Caleb Martin Signing With Philadelphia

Free-agent forward Caleb Martin agreed to a four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 28-year-old recently declined his $7.1 million option with the Miami Heat and will now earn more than $32 million guaranteed with the 76ers. Without question, Philly has been busy this offseason, with the team already landing Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon while giving new contracts to Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey. But now Philadelphia will add Martin, who finished last season by averaging a career-high 10.0 points with 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. While he may not start consistently in Philadelphia, he should see enough work to remain relevant for fantasy managers.

Jul 6

Caleb Martin • PF • 76ers

Caleb Martin Looking For Big Money In Free Agency

Free-agent forward Caleb Martin is reportedly seeking around $15 million this offseason. Martin, who turned down his $7.1 million player option to hit the open market, spent the last three years in Miami, recently finishing the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 10.0 points with 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. The 28-year-old apparently is on Philadelphia's radar. However, his asking price may be too high, especially since he played 64 games or fewer in two of the previous three seasons. There's still a chance Miami could re-sign Martin, although the team is looking to avoid hitting the second apron.

Jul 5

Tyrese Maxey • PG • 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Re-Ups With 76ers For Five Years

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has committed himself long-term to the team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Maxey has agreed in principle on a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension with the 76ers. The 23-year-old lands himself a massive extension following a superb campaign that led to his first All-Star selection. Maxey boosted his scoring numbers by over five points per game to 25.9 and had career-highs across the board in rebounding (2.9), assists (6.2), and steals (1.0). He will be a huge piece for Philadelphia going forward, although the arrival of Paul George could mean fewer touches offensively for Maxey, which might hurt his fantasy value.

Jul 1

Kyle Lowry • PG • 76ers

Kyle Lowry Expected To Re-Sign With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the team for the 2024-25 campaign. Lowry is a free agent after completing a short-term deal with his hometown team. The Knicks and Clippers have reportedly kept tabs on him, but according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 38-year-old is "widely" expected to re-sign with the 76ers. Lowry averaged 8.0 points and 4.6 assists in 28.4 minutes after moving to Philadelphia in February. The former All-Star is clearly past his best and only a deep-league asset in fantasy basketball at this point.

Jun 24

Tobias Harris • SF • 76ers

Tobias Harris To Draw "Ample Interest" In Free Agency

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, impending free agent forward Tobias Harris is expected to receive "ample interest" from teams this offseason. Haynes mentioned Utah, Detroit, San Antonio, Dallas, and New Orleans as the clubs with the strongest chance of landing the veteran, adding that he doesn't "see a scenario where Tobias is back in Philly." Harris, the No. 19 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has played for the Bucks, Magic, Pistons, Clippers, and most recently, the 76ers. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals. Despite being in the league for well over a decade, the 31-year-old could remain a starter for whatever team he lands on. While he's past his prime, he still has a lot to offer fantasy managers, even more so due to his durability.

Jun 22

Kyle Lowry • PG • 76ers

Knicks Tracked Kyle Lowry Following His Exit From Miami

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry was tracked by the New York Knicks before his move to the City of Brotherly Love. Lowry was traded by the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 23, and his contract was bought out two weeks later without the veteran making a single appearance for the team. League sources have told The Athletic's Fred Katz that Lowry was on the Knicks' "list" following the buyout before he signed a deal until the end of the season with his hometown team. The 38-year-old might be on the move again this offseason as a free agent and could be back on New York's radar after some strong performances against the Knicks in this year's playoffs.

Jun 12

Buddy Hield • SF • 76ers

Buddy Hield Expected To Draw Interest In Free Agency

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports, impending free agent guard/forward Buddy Hield is expected to draw "strong interest" from teams this offseason, with the Bucks, Magic, Suns, and Timberwolves the favorites to acquire his talents. After inking a four-year, $94 million contract with the Kings in 2020-21, Hield was dealt to Indiana before eventually ending up in Philadelphia for the 2023-24 campaign. While Hield had some solid performances, he struggled overall by averaging 12.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 38.9% from deep. Fortunately, the 2016 No. 6 overall pick could turn things around with a new club, meaning he has a good chance to bounce back for fantasy managers in 2024-25.

Jun 6

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Could Land Another Contract Extension

According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers could sign center Joel Embiid to a three-year, $193.5 million extension this offseason. The 30-year-old was named the league's MVP in 2022-23 and finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging a career-high 34.7 points and 5.6 rebounds with 11.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.2 steals. Without question, Embiid is one of the most dominant players in the National Basketball Association. However, he logged only 39 regular season games last season because of a knee injury. At any rate, Embiid is capable of being the most productive fantasy option in any format. But his constant ailments over the years will make some fantasy managers look in another direction during drafts heading into October.

Jun 5

Tyrese Maxey • PG • 76ers

Tyrese Maxey Likely To Re-Sign With 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to offer guard Tyrese Maxey a five-year, $205 million deal this summer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 23-year-old had a breakout 2023-2024 season, earning his first All-Star selection and securing the Most Improved Player award. In his fourth NBA season, Maxey averaged 37.5 minutes, 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.0 steals across 70 regular season contests.

Jun 4

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