Sixers Rumors: Philly Exploring Pair of Veteran Wings in Free Agency

Sixers could make big splash in 2024 NBA free agency.

Jan 5, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) gets tripped up with forward Zeke Nnaji (22) as he guards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports | Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

After executing multiple moves to open up their books, the Philadelphia 76ers are hours away from the start of free agency. Just before things officially get underway, one insider detailed how the team might try to land a pair of veteran wing players.

All offseason, the main name tied to the Sixers has been Paul George. They have the cap space to offer him a max contract, which is why they've been seen as the front runners for some time. Things heated up even more when the star forward declined his player option with the LA Clippers.

On Sunday afternoon, insider Marc Stein reported the latest regarding the Sixers' free agency plans. He cited they've explored the possibility of signing both George and Denver Nuggets forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

League sources tell The Stein Line that the ever-ambitious 76ers have explored the feasibility of/cap gymnastics required to try to land both Paul George and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency.

My free agency latest with this and further updates: https://t.co/PM2dCb4KQv https://t.co/218AonoNFJ

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 30, 2024

KCP has been a high-level role player in recent years, winning championships with the LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets. Similar to Geroge, he declined a player option in order to hit the open market a year early.

From a fit standpoint, Caldwell-Pope is the ideal type of forward for the Sixers. He is a reliable perimeter defender, and thrives playing off of star talent on offense. Last season with the Nuggets, he averaged 10.1 PPG while shooting 40.6% from beyond the arc.

Coming off a first-round exit last season, Daryl Morey is looking to get the Sixers back into a position of contention. Adding both of these players alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey would certainly improve the Sixers chances of competing in the Easter Conference next year.