RealGM Basketball Wiretap

15 September 2024

• Sixers Hire Ariana Adonian As VP Of Player Personnel

  The Philadelphia 76ers have hired Ariana Adonian as Vice President of Player Personnel. Adonian was previously with the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies promoted Adonian to Director of Player Personnel ahead of the 22-23 season.

  Adonian and Daryl Morey previously worked together with the Rockets.

• New Jersey Offering $400M In Tax Credits For Sixers Move

  New Jersey is offering up to $400 million in tax credits to the Philadelphia 76ers for a new stadium that will anchor a mixed-use waterfront development.

  In a letter, Governor Phil Murphy's administration wrote that it envisioned a multi-billion dollar plan in Camden that would feature residential, commercial, and retail properties.

  The Sixers currently practice in Camden.

  The team is negotiating a $1.3 billion arena in Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood.

  Their current lease at the Wells Fargo Arena expires in 2031, with the team not planning to remain in the stadium when the lease is over.

  The Sixers said that New Jersey's offer was "thoughtful and compelling."

• Jared Brownridge, Sixers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal

  The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign Jared Brownridge to an Exhibit 10 deal.

  Brownridge has played for Philadelphia's G League affiliate since the 17-18 season. In 34 games last season, Brownridge averaged 9.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 24.8 minutes with Delaware.

  Brownridge is represented by Jamar Smiley.

• Sixers Sign Judah Mintz

  The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Judah Mintz. Mintz most recently appeared in eight games for the 76ers between the Salt Lake City Summer League and NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging a combined 9.5 points and 1.5 assists.
  
  Across two seasons at Syracuse, Mintz appeared in 64 games (63 starts), averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.0 steals. As a sophomore, he was second in the ACC with an average of 18.8 points per game, while his 4.4 assists were fourth in the conference. Following the season, Mintz was selected to the All-ACC Second Team.

• Sixers Sign Max Fiedler

  The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Max Fiedler. Fiedler most recently appeared in a pair of games for the 76ers during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds.
  
  Prior to teaming up with the 76ers for summer action, Fiedler spent five collegiate seasons at Rice from 2019-24, averaging 9.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

• Guerschon Yabusele, Sixers Agree To One-Year, Veteran Minimum Deal

  The Philadelphia 76ers and Guerschon Yabusele have agreed to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Shams Charania of The Athletic first reported that Yabusele and the Sixers were in serious talks on a contract.

  Philadelphia can cover up to $850,000 of that buyout this season. The 76ers can offer Yabusele only a veteran minimum contract for this season of approximately $2.1 million.

  After excelling for France as the 2024 Paris Olympics, Yabusele was clear that he'd like another shot at the NBA. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 14 points on 51.9% while helping France to the silver medal.

  Last season in 64 games across all competition for Real Madrid, Yabusele averaged 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. He shot 53.1% from the field and 44.5% on three-pointers.

  Yabusele hasn't appeared in an NBA game since he was waived by the Boston Celtics in 2019. Boston waived the former 16th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after 74 appearances over two NBA seasons.

• Paul George To Play At Clippers On Nov. 6th

  Paul George will make his first return to play at the Los Angeles Clippers after leaving the franchise to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on November 6th. George left the Clippers to sign with the Sixers after his incumbent team was unwilling to offer him a max contract.

  The Clippers will open Intuit Dome this season.

• Joel Embiid Dealing With Ankle Soreness

  Joel Embiid did not play in the second half of the United States quarterfinal victory over Brazil. Embiid is dealing with some ankle soreness, and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr chose to hold out his starting center as a precaution.

  Embiid scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds in 12 first-half minutes as the United States cruised to victory over Brazil. This was one of the better games Embiid has played for the USA this summer. With a matchup against Nikola Jokic and Serbia looming in the semifinals, Kerr wanted to make sure Embiid would be ready to go on Thursday.

• Sixers Interested In Signing Davis Bertans

  The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for a veteran shooter with size to fill out their bench. Marcus Morris seems to be the top candidate, but the Sixers are also looking at Davis Bertans.

  After being waived the Charlotte Hornets this offseason, Bertans is an unrestricted free agent. The veteran forward spent last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, before being traded to the Hornets at the trade deadline.

  After barely playing for Oklahoma City, Bertans looked good in 28 games with Charlotte. The 6-foot-10 shooter averaged 8.8 points in 20.8 minutes per game. Bertans shot 37.5% on 6.3 three-point attempts per game during his time with the Hornets.

• Marcus Morris Likely To Sign With Cavaliers Or Sixers

  Marcus Morris plans to play next season, which would be his 14th NBA season. Morris has seemingly narrowed his decision down to re-signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers or returning to the Philadelphia 76ers.

  Morris played for both the Cavs and Sixers last season. He was traded to Philadelphia as a part of the deal that sent James Harden to the LA Clippers. In 37 games (seven starts) with the 76ers, Morris averaged 6.7 points in 17.2 minutes per game and shot 40% on three-pointers.

  After a salary-shedding deal at the trade deadline, Morris signed with Cleveland following a buyout from the San Antonio Spurs. In 12 games with the Cavaliers, Morris averaged 5.8 points and shot 41.4% on three-pointers. He then had a handful of productive games for the Cavs in the playoffs.

  Morris isn't prioritizing money in his next contract. Instead, Morris is focused on being with a team where he can have an actual role and play.