Apr 8, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (9) dunks in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 1:32 AM ET

Trendon Watford has spent the last two seasons playing for the Brooklyn Nets.

He finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.0% from the three-point range in 44 games.

On Monday evening, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that Watford will now sign a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Via Charania: "Free agent forward Trendon Watford has agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Watford is set to play a potential key role in the 76ers rotation."

Free agent forward Trendon Watford has agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. Watford is set to play a potential key role in the 76ers rotation. pic.twitter.com/PH0ttFVfCO
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025

Watford played his college basketball at LSU.

In addition to Brooklyn, he has also spent time with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Over four total NBA seasons, the 24-year-old has career averages of 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range in 217 games.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "Trendon Watford is a sneaky-good pickup for the Sixers. He can play. Tough, good passer. Great value on a minimum deal."

Trendon Watford is a sneaky-good pickup for the Sixers. He can play. Tough, good passer. Great value on a minimum deal.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 1, 2025

The 76ers finished this past season as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-58 record.

Despite a roster that features Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid, they missed the NBA playoffs (and play-in tournament).

Via Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice: "Trendon Watford is 6-foot-9 with real ball-handling skill and is close friends with Tyrese Maxey."

Trendon Watford is 6-foot-9 with real ball-handling skill and is close friends with Tyrese Maxey. https://t.co/SZgvSqL9TO
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) July 1, 2025

As for the Nets, they also missed the postseason.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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