76ers Sign Recent Lakers Player Before Warriors Game

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed a recent Los Angeles Laker before their Golden State Warriors contest

Oct 18, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (0) makes a basket in front of Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to welcome the Golden State Warriors to the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night for a primetime matchup. Unfortunately for the 76ers, the season has only gotten worse following the recent Joel Embiid news. Factor in them not having their first-round pick if it lands outside the top six selections, the process isn't doing them well.

As for the Warriors, their move for Jimmy Butler is paying dividends, as they have had just one loss since his arrival. Looking to push up to the sixth seed in the Western Conference, and a win Saturday will help tremendously. In a potential move for the future for the 76ers, reports indicate they are bringing in a former Los Angeles Lakers guard to a new deal.

Former Lakers first-round pick Jalen Hood-Schifino has agreed on a two-way NBA contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/OTFruKE5K7

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 1, 2025

ESPN Senior Insider Shams Charania announces that the Sixers have agreed to a deal with Lakers guard Jalen-Hood Schifino.

After a disappointing rookie season, Schifino was included in the three-team deal that landed the Lakers Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Ending up in Utah with the Jazz, Schifino was later waived and is now heading to the 76ers on a two-way deal. The Sixers also waived two-way wing David Roddy to make the deal.

The Sixers will waive two-way wing David Roddy to make room for Jalen Hood-Schifino, a league source tells @thephillyvoice.

— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) March 1, 2025

While the Sixers already have their guard pairing of the future with Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, Schifino has an opportunity to earn some minutes down the stretch as the Sixers hold a nine-game losing streak. Regardless of the situation, Schifino's next stop will take him to the East Coast.

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