NBA free agency updates: A look at what's next for the Sixers, their moves so far, and the top players still available
Daryl Morey and the Sixers have been busy so far in free agency. But they aren't done yet.
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The Sixers have been busy so far in free agency, adding Paul George and re-signing Tyrese Maxey to max contracts, retaining Kelly Oubre Jr., and also adding Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon.
Daryl Morey and the Sixers are not done, as they still have several choices to make and roster spots to fill. One of their biggest remaining decisions involves Paul Reed.
The Sixers have also lost several players from last season, including Tobias Harris, Nico Batum, and De'Anthony Melton.
While free agency technically began on Sunday night, any of the deals agreed to so far — and in the coming days — won't become official until July 6.
Recapping Sixers free agency so far
It's been a busy start to free agency for Daryl Morey and the Sixers. Here's a look at all the moves they've made so far ...
Free agent additions
Paul George — agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract
Andre Drummond — will sign a two-year, $10 million deal
Eric Gordon — agreed to a one-year, veteran minimum deal
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The Sixers now have their Big 3. How does it compare to others?
Has the 76ers’ trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George become the NBA’s best big three?
You can make the argument, but three questions need to be answered before a definitive answer can be established. Will Embiid remain healthy? How much has the 34-year-old George declined? And will Maxey continue to raise his ceiling?
Klay Thompson's dad is not happy with his free agency decision
It's one thing when your parents are mad at you. It's another when they're disappointed. And that's the case for new Mavericks guard — and Warriors legend Klay Thompson — who signed a two-year deal with Dallas despite his father's wish that he'd sign with the Lakers.
The decision came down to the Mavs and Lakers, and Mychal Thompson clearly had a horse in the race. Not only did he spend the last five years of his NBA career in Los Angeles, but he's also currently a radio broadcaster for the team. And he said Tuesday that he was "really disappointed" in his son's decision.
New details emerge on Cam Payne arrest
Former Sixers point guard Cameron Payne, currently an unrestricted free agent, was arrested in June when he refused to give his name to law enforcement.
A few weeks later, new details have be revealed by TMZ Sports, who originally reported Payne's Phoenix arrest in the late hours of June 14.
Report: Donovan Mitchell to return to Cavaliers
The rumors were out there for quite some time. Donovan Mitchell was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the New York Knicks. It was only a matter of time.
Well, that thought can be placed on hold. Mitchell is set to sign a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension in Cleveland, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Sixers title odds improve after first wave of free agency
The odds markets reacted swiftly to the Paul George and Tyrese Maxey news, sparking a wave of excitement among fans and bettors alike. Before the George signing, the 76ers were priced at +1400 to win the 2025 NBA Championship on BetMGM. However, after the announcement, they made a significant leap to +800.
Philadelphia is priced as low as +700 to win the title next season on SuperBook. This marks the best odds the 76ers have had to win the title since the 1985-86 season when they were +350 with the legendary trio of Moses Malone, Julius Erving and Charles Barkley.
What's left for the Sixers in free agency?
The 76ers landed their top free-agency target in perennial All-Star forward Paul George.
They agreed to sign All-Star Tyrese Maxey to a five-year max contract.
The top 10 remaining free agents
If we take a a more national look at the remaining free agent market, there are still some big names available. Most won't be options for the Sixers after agreeing to max deals with Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, but they're worth taking a look at either way.
Here's a list of the top 10 free agents still available, according to ESPN's Kevin Pelton ...
LeBron James
DeMar DeRozan
Miles Bridges
Tyus Jones
Caleb Martin
Gary Trent Jr.
Isaac Okoro
Simone Fontecchio
Luke Kennard
— Matt Mullin