The Philadelphia 76ers signed their two-way forward Jabari Walker to a two-year contract. While 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey helped the Team USA Stars win the All-Star Game, Walker was on the verge of securing a new deal that will keep him with Philly for at least one more season.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Walker agreed to a two-year deal with the Sixers.
Sources told ESPN, “The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign Jabari Walker to a new two-year contract. The 76ers and Rich Paul and Anthony Fields of Klutch Sports negotiated the new deal for Walker, who earned a rotation role after maxing out the games allowed on his two-way deal,” Charania reported.
Charania said, shortly after Walker’s new deal was announced, Cam Payne secured a deal for the remainder of the season.
“The 76ers plan to sign Walker to a new two-year deal and veteran guard Cam Payne to a new deal for the remainder of the season in the coming days,” Charania said. “Payne to spend part of 2023-24 season with 76ers.”
VJ Edgecombe’s championship aspirations with the 76ers
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe won the MVP award in the Rising Stars Game during All-Star weekend. Edgecombe won the award unanimously after scoring 23 points over two games, leading Team Vince past Team Melo in the finals.
Edgecombe also made another announcement trophy he would love to win For the 76ers.
“It feels so good, man. It feels so good, baby. For Philly, baby,” Edgecombe declared. “You know, hopefully that championship at Rising Stars will be the first championship I get this season.”
The Sixers continue their regular season schedule when they host the Hawks on Thursday.
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