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2-Time Alabama Mr. Basketball on the Move in NBA Free Agency

  • Trendon Watford reached an agreement to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal worth $5.3 million during the first night of NBA free agency, though the contract cannot officially be signed until July 6.
  • After being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on June 20, 2023, Watford became a free agent and subsequently appeared in 44 contests with the Brooklyn Nets before signing with the 76ers.
  • The 24-year-old forward, standing 6-foot-9 and going undrafted from LSU in 2021, posted career-best numbers last season with averages of just over 10 points, nearly 4 rebounds, and close to 3 assists while playing about 21 minutes per game, and he connected on 33% of his limited three-point attempts.
  • Watford has played 217 NBA games for both Portland and Brooklyn, averaging nearly 8 points, around 3.6 rebounds, and close to 2 assists per game, while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc over his career.
  • The 76ers see Watford as a rotation player who provides a young, flexible, and cost-effective frontcourt option amid roster changes including Guerschon Yabusele's likely departure.
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The Liberty Line broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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