Sixers
The Sixers have used just about every dollar available from their non-taxpayer mid-level exception.
According to Hoops Rumors, Philadelphia committed nearly the entire exception to the signings of Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons, leaving roughly $44,000 unspent.
That may not sound like much, and for now, it isn’t.
The remaining money isn’t enough to sign a player today. But Hoops Rumors noted it could become useful late in the regular season, when prorated minimum salaries drop enough for the Sixers to add a free agent or convert a two-way contract without dipping into another exception.
There were a couple other contract details, too.
Wade’s four-year, $38.7 million deal includes a partial guarantee of $1.65 million in the final season, while Simons received a player option for 2027-28.
Wade, of course, spent each of his first seven seasons with the Cavaliers, before reuniting with former Cavs GM Mike Gansey in Philly. Gansey was hired as Sixers head of basketball operations just weeks prior.
Celtics
As we relayed previously, Ron Harper Jr. is sticking around Boston.
The Celtics officially finalized Harper’s new contract Monday, with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reporting the sides actually improved the deal from the original agreement.
Instead of a three-year contract, Harper received a four-year pact worth approximately $13.7 million. According to Scotto, the first two seasons are fully guaranteed, the third year is non-guaranteed and the fourth is a team option.
Harper carved out a role with Boston late last season after spending much of the year starring for the Maine Celtics in the G League.
He isn’t expected to become a featured player overnight, but the Celtics clearly believe the 26-year-old has earned a longer look.
Knicks
The Knicks have officially locked up another young piece.
New York finalized Mohamed Diawara‘s new contract Monday, with Fred Katz of The Athletic reporting it’s a four-year deal worth roughly $11.2 million.
According to Katz, the first two seasons are fully guaranteed, while Diawara’s starting salary comes in above the veteran minimum.
The 21-year-old French forward flashed intriguing potential during his rookie season, appearing in 69 games while showing signs he could develop into the type of versatile three-and-D wing every team covets.
The numbers weren’t eye-popping. The upside, however, was enough for the Knicks to make sure Diawara remains part of their long-term plans.
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