Philadelphia 76ers Rumors

Drummond is believed to be losing the battle with Adem Bona to be the 76ers' backup center behind Joel Embiid, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Edgecombe has shown that he's ready to open the 2025-26 season as a steady member of the Sixers' rotation, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic.

Grimes signed his one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer with the 76ers on Wednesday, giving him the ability to veto any trade in 2025-26 while setting himself up for unrestricted free agency next offseason, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

McCain underwent surgery to repair a UCL tear in his right thumb Tuesday and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season, the team announced.

Head coach Nick Nurse said that Edgecombe has made "some great strides" with his shot this offseason, according to Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com.

Bona is the favorite to win the backup center role in Philadelphia, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reported Monday.

76ers head coach Nick Nurse said Monday that Drummond is having a great start to training camp, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reports.

76ers coach Nick Nurse said Monday that Barlow has been turning heads early on at training camp, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reports.

George is confident in his ability to return to being the player he once was while he rehabs from offseason knee surgery, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Again, getting healthy, I'm the Paul George that the Sixers went out and signed," he told Pompey. "I do think I've still got a lot of game in me. Playing at a high level, that's still who I am. I've got to get to that point. I do think I'll be a part of camp, going into it. But I do have a voice and a part in the team to help the young guys. ... I plan on being both."

Embiid participated in portions of training camp Saturday, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Edwards said at Media Day on Friday that he bulked up to 215 pounds this offseason, Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.

At Media Day on Friday, Tyrese Maxey called Edgecombe a "special talent," Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.

George said at Media Day on Friday that the last hurdle in his return to action is getting clearance for full contact, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Grimes was disappointed in Philadelphia's most recent offer, Michael Scotto of USA Today reported Thursday.

At Media Day on Friday, Maxey said his goal this year as a leader is to set a "standard," Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.

At Media Day on Friday, Embiid said he's in a good place mentally and physically, John Clark of NBC Sports reports.

Tony Jones of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Philadelphia's offer for Grimes was for one year worth more than his qualifying offer of $8.74 million.

Grimes isn't expected to travel with the 76ers to Abu Dhabi for preseason games in October while waiting for a long-term contract offer, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The 76ers aren't convinced about moving Oubre in the offseason and aren't operating with a clear direction regarding a potential trade, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The 76ers aren't convinced about moving Drummond in the offseason and aren't decided on whether they're looking to move him or not, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The 76ers could look to move Drummond via trade, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.

The 76ers are open to moving Oubre via trade, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report.

McCain, who underwent surgery Dec. 17 to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, said Tuesday that he's "on pace" to be ready for the start of training camp later this month, according to Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire. "Yeah, my plan, for sure, is to participate in camp," McCain said. "I mean, anything can happen, but for right now, I'm on pace, and I'm doing great for that."

Bona will play for Turkey in the upcoming 2025 EuroBasket.

The Sixers are unsure whether Embiid will be ready to participate once training camp starts in around six more weeks, according to Brian T. Smith of TalkSport.