Report: 76ers Signing Key Free Agent Guard to $12 Million Contract

Report: 76ers Signing Key Free Agent Guard to $12 Million Contract covers Philadelphia’s latest offseason move, with ESPN reporting that Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal. The agreement includes a player option in the second season, with Shams Charania citing sources and noting Simons chose the 76ers, believing his fit matches a revamped roster. Simons is coming off a split 2025-2026 season between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls, averaging 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 55 games. His shooting line included 44.0% overall and 38.5% from three, though he played only six games for Chicago. Philadelphia is positioning Simons alongside Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe, after earlier roster changes involving Jaylen Brown.