The Philadelphia 76ers head into the 2026 NBA offseason with some cap space to work with, and featuring a roster with players on different timelines.
Free agency and trades could be a chance for the ‘Sixers to align contention windows of their best players together.
At their best, the 76ers can be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Health, combined with both aging and inexperience, could make that tough, though. That makes this offseason’s moves quite important.
Below, we’ll keep track of what the 76ers get up to.
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76ers free agency rumors, news, live updates
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WEDNESDAY:
7 p.m.: Jaylen Brown has been traded to the 76ers. Paul George and multiple first-round picks go to the Celtics.
2:45 p.m.: Kelly Oubre leaves to sign with the Indiana Pacers.
12:05 p.m.: Quentin Grimes has left to sign with the Lakers.
10:07 a.m.: The 76ers have signed center Ariel Hukporti to a one-year deal. He was a backup center for the Knicks. The deal is worth $3.4 million, per ESPN.
8:30 a.m.: A slow start around the league could pick up as the week goes on and bigger players have visits with different teams.
TUESDAY
10:35 p.m.: The 76ers have signed Dean Wade to a four-year, $39 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He comes aboard from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read more about the signing at this link.
10:15 p.m.: Rumors swirling, including the idea of Quentin Grimes leaving for the Lakers, but nothing has happened yet.
7:45 p.m.: The 76ers are interested in bringing Kelly Oubre Jr. back.
6:20 p.m.: Nothing has happened yet in the NBA, and fans might be wondering why. But the 6 p.m. ET start is for the legal negotiating window. Teams are careful not to announce deals too quickly that suggest that they were negotiating ahead of time.
2 p.m.: Free agency officially opens at 6 p.m. today.
76ers free agent signings
The 76ers have signed Dean Wade to a four-year deal.
The 76ers have signed Ariel Hukporti to a one-year deal.
76ers free agent losses
The 76ers’ free agent class includes:
- Kelly Oubre – Pacers
- Quentin Grimes – Lakers
- Andre Drummond
- Kyle Lowry
76ers trades
They acquired Jaylen Brown for Paul George and picks.
When does NBA free agency start?
NBA free agency is officially open on Tuesday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.