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Sixers Standouts React to Danny Green’s Return to Philly

Maxey and Harris look forward to having a familiar face back in the mix.
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Sixers Standouts React to Danny Green’s Return to Philly
Sixers Standouts React to Danny Green’s Return to Philly

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This season, Danny Green will be back in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform for the third time in his career, and two current members of the team are excited about it.

As midnight approached on Tuesday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Sixers had made another roster move during the offseason.

When Wojnarowski made it clear that the Sixers were bringing back Danny Green on a one-year deal, Sixers’ guard Tyrese Maxey took to Twitter to show his excitement.

Maxey wasn’t alone. On Instagram, 76ers forward Tobias Harris updated his story with the news that Green was headed to the Sixers once again. The starting veteran wanted to welcome Green back to the City of Brotherly Love.

Heading into last year’s offseason, the Sixers still employed Green with the original two-year deal they re-signed him on during the 2021 offseason. However, when the 2022 NBA Draft approached, the Sixers considered moving the veteran sharpshooter.

The Memphis Grizzlies came calling for Philadelphia’s late first-round pick. In order to trade for the selection slot, the Grizzlies took on the injured Danny Green as well. In exchange, the Sixers netted De’Anthony Melton.

Green’s run with the Grizzlies didn’t last very long. After months of rehab, he made his debut near the trade deadline. After three games with the Grizzlies, Green was moved to the Houston Rockets ahead of the trade deadline. Following a contract buyout in Houston, Green went ahead of found an opportunity to reunite with the team his NBA career started with, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Following a one-season run in Cleveland, Green will head back to the Sixers for another stint. During his 131 games in Philly, Green picked up 97 starts. During that run, he hit 41 percent of his field goals and knocked down 40 percent of his threes. 

While Green probably won’t see such a significant role, starting for Philadelphia once again, he’ll be a valuable veteran presence for the team as they attempt to put together a championship-winning season. 

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

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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