Danny Green is signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Green played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers last season. He averaged 5.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 11 games while shooting 44.9% from the field, 43.2% from beyond the arc and 100.0% from the free-throw line.
A three-time champion, Green has career averages of 8.7 points, 3.4 boards and 1.5 assists in 830 games with the Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Sixers and Grizzlies. The UNC product played for Philadelphia in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Danny Green, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Sixers won 54 games last season. They beat the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2023 playoffs but lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round in seven games. Joel Embiid was named the MVP last season and James Harden led the NBA in assists per game.
However, this offseason has been tumultuous for the Sixers. Harden has requested a trade and called Daryl Morey a liar. Doc Rivers was also fired as head coach. He was replaced by Nick Nurse, who won the 2019 championship with Green on the Raptors.
The Sixers agreed to search out a trade upon Harden’s request after the talented guard picked up his $35.6 million player option for next season in June. However, Philadelphia’s asking price for Harden was steep and no teams were willing or able to meet it.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Danny Green, Philadelphia 76ers Updates
The Sixers believe they will be a championship contender with Harden’s return alongside Joel Embiid and the team is determined to find a way to make it work with Harden next season. However, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Harden will never play for the Sixers again and has no plans of taking part in training camp if he’s still on the team.
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