July 2: Watford’s two-year, minimum-salary deal is official, per a press release from the Sixers.
“Trendon is a young, dynamic player with a unique skill set who fits nicely with what we’re trying to accomplish on both sides of the ball,” president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said in a statement. “His size and versatility allow him to guard multiple positions, while his handle and passing showcase his play-making ability. He is a valued addition to our roster and I’m excited to welcome him to Philadelphia.”
Watford’s new contract includes a team option on year two, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
June 30: Trendon Watford is leaving the Nets and joining another Atlantic Division team, the Sixers, on a two-year deal worth $5.3MM, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.
That figures to be a minimum-salary contract for Watford — a two-year, veteran’s minimum deal for a player with his four years of experience will come in at $5.26MM.
Watford played two seasons in Portland, then joined the Nets after the Trail Blazers waived him prior to the 2023/24 season. He has appeared in a combined 107 games with Brooklyn over the past two years.
This past season, Watford averaged a career-high best 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 20.8 minutes per game. He missed six weeks action due to a hamstring injury.
Watford could see rotation minutes at power forward with the Sixers, depending on how their roster shakes out this offseason. If he can carve out a role, Watford’s contract could rank as a big bargain.
Great pickup Sixers!
Good move for the Sixers. He played pretty well for the Nets when called upon.
Hawks are a better team than 76ers now
Hawks get Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kristaps Porzingis.
Capela for Cam Witmore and Landale (new contract $7 mm 2 years)
Asa Newell looks good too
Wow thanks for your not on point analysis.
Rockets did not trade Whitmore and Londale to Hawks
Most likely Yabusele replacement. Will most likely cost less as well. Nice pick up