Philadelphia rewards the two-way player with a two-year deal
The Philadelphia 76ers signed his two-way forward, Jabari Walker, to a two-year contract. While the 76ers All-Star guards Tirese McKay helped the USA Stars win at the All-Star Game, Walker was one step away from securing a new contract that would keep him with the Phillies for at least one more season.
Walker agreed to a two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charani.
“The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign Jabari Walker to a new two-year contract, sources tell ESPN. The 76ers and Clutch Sports’ Rich Paul and Anthony Fields have negotiated a new deal for Walker, who has earned a rotation role after maxing out the games allowed in his two-way contract,” Charania reported.
Shortly after announcing Walker’s new contract, Cam Paine secured the deal until the end of the season, Charania added.
“The 76ers plan to sign Walker to a new two-year contract and in the coming days, veteran guard Cam Payne until the end of the season,” Charania added. “Payne spent part of the 2023-24 season with the 76ers.
VJ Edgecombe’s championship aspirations with the 76ers
After 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe won the MVP award at the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend. Edgecombe won the award unanimously after scoring 23 points in two games, leading Team Vince over Team Melo in the finals.
Edgecombe also claimed the second trophy he would like to win for the 76ers.
“It feels great, man. It feels great, baby. For Philly, baby,” Edgecombe declared. “You know, I hope that Rising Stars championship is the first I’ll have this season.”
The Sixers will continue their regular season schedule when they host the Hawks on Thursday.
2026-02-16 23:38:00
