Sixers reportedly agree to terms with Anfernee Simons
Liberty Ballers • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free-agent Anfernee Simons to a two-year, $12.3 million contract, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- Simons’ deal likely uses the remainder of the Sixers’ taxpayer mid-level exception, with Dean Wade occupying most of that space, while Ariel Hukporti’s contract will probably come from the bi-annual exception.
- The Sixers struggled with bench scoring last season, and Simons, known for his scoring and three-point shooting, averaged 14.3 points and shot 38.5% from three-point range last season with the Celtics and Bulls.
- Simons’ shooting ability is particularly valuable following the Jaylen Brown trade, addressing the team’s need for outside shooting previously filled by Paul George.
- His addition also allows rookie Labaron Philon Jr. to develop gradually without being rushed into significant playing time on a team aiming for a strong playoff push.
