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As this series has tackled, the Sixers did pretty well on the two-way market in the 2025 offseason. Jabari Walker, along with Dominick Barlow, was picked up and eventually given a standard contract by the Sixers.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Liberty Ballers / June 5

Will Jabari Walker be more than a brief two-way contract success story?

By any objective measure, Jabari Walker’s first season with the Philadelphia 76ers was a success. Signed last July to a two-way contract after spending three seasons with Portland, Walker ended up playing an important role for a Sixers team that often found itself thin in the frontcourt.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 6

Jabari Walker Cements His Place in Philadelphia With Latest Collaboration

If someone strolled through Oxford Avenue and Wakeling Street on Thursday afternoon, they would spot Jabari Walker at Frankford High School. After playing two games in two days, Walker traversed to North Philadelphia on a dreary afternoon to meet students and leave a lasting mark on the school.

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76ers’ Jabari Walker reveals unfortunate incident before big night vs. Jazz

Jabari Walker delivered a career-high during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-102 victory over the struggling Utah Jazz. The 23-year-old returned with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, helping the 76ers mount a fourth-quarter comeback against the now 18-44 Utah.

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Unlike 76ers bench scorer vows to keep momentum going after Spurs blowout

While there isn’t too much to like about the Philadelphia 76ers’ absolute blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs, one of the very minor bright spots was the play of former two-way contract forward Jabari Walker, who scored 20 points off the bench in only 19 minutes of action.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Field Level Media / February 19

76ers sign 2-way F Jabari Walker to NBA deal

The Philadelphia 76ers signed two-way forward Jabari Walker to a standard NBA contract on Thursday. Walker, 23, was signed to a two-way deal last July after spending the last three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / February 17

What Jabari Walker's Contract Extension Says About Colorado's Current Struggles

A standout while shoulder to shoulder, forward Jabari Walker can get used to brotherly love. The Philadelphia 76ers signed him to a two-year, $3.35 million contract extension on Monday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

76ers rewards two-way player with two-year contract

The Philadelphia 76ers signed their two-way forward, Jabari Walker, to a two-year contract. While 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey helped Team USA Stars win the All-Star Game, Walker was on the cusp of securing a new deal that will keep him with Philly for at least another season.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / February 16

Sixers To Sign Jabari Walker To Two-Year Deal

The Sixers are signing forward Jabari Walker to a two-year deal, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). Earlier this month, Walker became the first player on a two-way contract to reach his 50-game active game limit, which forced him to miss Philadelphia’s last four games heading into the All-Star break.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 5

Sixers Trade Veteran Guard to Grizzlies for Second-Round Pick Swap

Eric Gordon's time in Philadelphia has come to an end. According to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports, Dominick Barlow's conversion from a two-way deal to a standard contract is now "on the way," although it's still unclear exactly when the Sixers will pull the trigger on that.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Sixers’ Walker First Two-Way Player To Reach Active Game Limit

The Sixers played their 50th game of the season on Tuesday in Golden State and forward Jabari Walker has been active for all 50 of them, making him the first player on a two-way contract to reach his active game limit this season.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 30

Sixers Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Cap Space, Exceptions, and Real Limits

The Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, but all remains relatively quiet on the Sixers' front. We got word that the Sixers plan to convert both Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker from two-way contracts to standard deals, which is completely unsurprising.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 28

The Sixers Are Running Low on Time With Jabari Walker

Deadlines tend to spur action in the NBA, and the Sixers are fast approaching another one. This past Saturday, the Sixers reached their 90-game limit of active games from two-way players while they had only 14 players on standard contracts.

Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Why 76ers players Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker could be impacted by obscure rule

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a weird position with the February 5 trade deadline just days away. Two-way players Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker are not allowed to play another game this season due to an obscure rule in the league.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 21

Report: Sixers Plan to Convert Barlow, Walker to Standard Contracts 'At Some Point'

While the Sixers were nowhere near as active in free agency this past offseason as they were in 2024, they absolutely cooked on the two-way market. Dominick Barlow has started in 29 of their 42 games to date, while Jabari Walker has been a key rotation piece off the bench.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 14, 2025

Blazers Insider Predicts How Center Who Signed Elsewhere Will Perform With New Team

The Portland Trail Blazers had to make some tough decisions when it came to their roster this summer. After having a roster full of young players, they are finally deciding who they want to keep.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 14, 2025

Blazers Insider ‘Shocked’ About Former Portland Forward’s Contract With New Team

The Portland Trail Blazers had to make some tough calls this offseason when it came to figuring out who the young guys are that they want to build around.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 27, 2025

Sixers Landed ‘Heist’ With NBA Offseason Addition

When it comes to NBA offseason grades, the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t seem to fare super well, according to Bleacher Report’s recent roundup. With a “C” grade, the publication believes the Sixers did just OK.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4, 2025

76ers Get Good News in NBA Free Agency This Week

Turns out that the 76ers weren’t done making moves after all. Just when it felt like the summer heat was cooling down, Philly decided to add a little more intrigue to its offseason.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 4, 2025

Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign 3-Year NBA Player

Jabari Walker has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Colorado star finished last year with averages of 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point range in 60 games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3, 2025

Former second-round pick signs two-way deal with 76ers

He played a significant role for Portland in 2023-24, averaging 8.9 points and 7.1 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game across 72 total outings

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 6, 2025

Jabari Walker Makes Blazers History, Joining Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a 128-118 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, in a game that carried significant weight for both teams. The Celtics were missing three key players, which created an opportunity for the Blazers, who are fighting for a play-in spot in the Western Conference.