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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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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

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.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 23

Sixers Signing Former 1st-Round Pick to Two-Way Contract

Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker have been lighting it up for the Sixers on two-way contracts, but they weren't getting much out of Hunter Sallis, their third two-way signee.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 11

How Tyrese Maxey's Jump At The Rim Is Spearheading His Leap To Superstardom

When Jabari Walker watches from the sideline, he can't help but feel like a fan. It's a charming, humanizing effect. One that levels Walker, a 99th-percentile athlete, with just about every other person in the building.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / October 11

Sixers Feel 'College' Energy Surrounding The Team

Given that the Philadelphia 76ers are three games into their preseason slate, as well as deep into their team practice schedule, the team is fully ramping up for the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 14

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

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 / August 7

Klutch Sports Officially Announces Signing of Sixers Forward

Over the course of the offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers have brought in an array of new forwards in hopes of bolstering their depth on the wing. Not far removed from signing a deal with the team, one player has opted for notable representation.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 28

Blazers Forward's Departure a 'Heist' for New Team, Per Expert

Did the Portland Trail Blazers make a massive tactical mistake in letting a promising forward depart in free agency? That's the question that could come back to haunt them, at least to hear multiple experts tell it.

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

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 / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 5

Former Colorado Men's Basketball Star Lands Contract With Philadelphia 76ers

Former Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball forward Jabari Walker is opening a new chapter in his young NBA career. After three seasons playing for Colorado great Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers, Walker is now headed to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 4

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

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

76ers sign former Trail Blazers forward to two-way contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more quiet teams during the NBA free agency period so far. In fact, they actually lost a key contributor in Guerschon Yabusele who agreed to sign with the New York Knicks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

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

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.