With free agency still two days away, rumors about P.J-Tucker joining Philadelphia continue to circulate. After Marc Stein reported earlier this week that multiple executives believe the Sixers will sign Tucker to a three-year, $30 million contract, Keith of the Philadelphia Inquirer - Pompeo expressed a similar view today.
According to Pompeo, three sources believe Tucker joining the 76ers is a "done deal," while a fourth source said he would be shocked if the veteran forward didn't end up in Philadelphia. Sources told Pompeo that Tucker's three-year deal with the Sixers, assuming it materializes, could be worth $27 million, with incentives to increase the value to $30 million.
76ers still need to do some salary cap work to actually make this kind of offer to Tucker. If James Harden declines his $47 million player option and agrees to a lower first-year salary in his new contract, the team can create the cap flexibility necessary to use its full mid-level roster on Tucker. special case. But Harden is expected to opt-in and then re-sign, which means Philadelphia will have to cut some salary. Furkan Korkmaz 's $5 million contract next season, Matisse Thybulle 's $4.4 million contract, and Georges Niang's $23.5 million contract are potential trade candidates for the team. people.
