Day: July 10, 2023

The Philadelphia 76ers matched Paul Reed’s three-year, $23 million offer sheet from the Utah Jazz, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

With Reed signing the offer sheet on Saturday morning, the Sixers waited until late Sunday night to match the offer.

Reed has veto power on any trade and cannot be dealt to the Jazz for a year.

With the first season of the deal fully guaranteed, the last two years become guaranteed should Reed’s team reaches the conference semifinals in 2023-24.

The Sixers are projected to be $6.6 million over the luxury tax, according to Bobby Marks.

Joel Embiid was asked by Rachel Nichols over the weekend at Vegas Summer League for his reaction to James Harden opting into his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers with the intention of being traded away.

“Disappointed,” said Embiid. “But then again, I also understand it’s business, people make decisions and I’m more appreciative of the way he’s handled the whole situation. We’re gonna be boys forever. Want him to come back obviously, so we can go out and accomplish what we want which is to win a championship. So hopefully his mindset can be changed. But other than that, I’m just so happy to be his friend. We’re close and we’ve grown since he got here and that’s what I’m excited about. And I’m excited to keep that friendship for the rest of our lives.”

The Sixers and Harden have been at a stalemate as they wait for his trade market to develop. While it was initially reported that Harden has likely played his final game with the Sixers already, there has been some follow-up reporting that they hope he remains with the team.

Embiid and Harden spent time together at two recent parties hosted by Michael Rubin since the start of free agency.

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering Christian Wood and Bismack Biyombo for their 14th roster spot, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers plan on keeping their 15th roster spot empty heading into training camp.

Rob Pelinka told reporters on Sunday that the Lakers are looking to add another center after also signing Jaxson Hayes. The Lakers only have two traditional options at center in Anthony Davis and Hayes.

“We are actively in the market to add another big,” Pelinka said.

The Lakers previously had interest in Dario Saric, who signed last week with the Golden State Warriors.

The Philadelphia 76ers matched Paul Reed’s three-year, $23 million offer sheet from the Utah Jazz, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

With Reed signing the offer sheet on Saturday morning, the Sixers waited until late Sunday night to match the offer.

Reed has veto power on any trade and cannot be dealt to the Jazz for a year.

With the first season of the deal fully guaranteed, the last two years become guaranteed should Reed’s team reaches the conference semifinals in 2023-24.

The Sixers are projected to be $6.6 million over the luxury tax, according to Bobby Marks.