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Important Detail on Sixers Veteran's Contract Revealed

What does Trendon Watford's contract with the Sixers look like?
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Nov 24, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) dribbles against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) dribbles against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed the signing of Trendon Watford.

According to Spotrac, Watford is set to join the team on a two-year deal. The contract is worth $5.2 million.

Shortly after it was confirmed the Sixers were bringing in Watford, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported an important detail regarding the contract’s second year. For the Sixers, they have a team option.

Per Spotrac’s estimation, Watford could make around $2.4 million for the 2025-2026 NBA season. When it comes time for the Sixers to decide on his option, it’s likely worth around $2.8 million.

Watford lands in Philadelphia following stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Brooklyn Nets.

After he went undrafted out of LSU in 2021, Watford landed with the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way contract. He spent two seasons with the Blazers.

During his second season with the Blazers, Watford posted averages of seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. He made 56 percent of his shots from the field and knocked down 39 percent of his threes.

Trendon Watfor
Apr 13, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) goes to the basket after the game New York Knicks forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

After his Portland tenure, Watford joined the Brooklyn Nets. He spent the last two seasons there and recently wrapped up a run, which involved 44 games. The veteran forward averaged a career-high 21 minutes per game, which resulted in career highs for points and assists. He accounted for 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists per game.

The Sixers become Watford’s third team. He’ll have an opportunity to fight for a rotational spot on a team that’s thin at the power forward position.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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