76ers Sign Anfernee Simons After Trading for Jaylen Brown

The Philadelphia 76ers have bolstered their roster by adding Anfernee Simons, who once played for the Celtics.

Just a day after making waves with the acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Boston, the Sixers have reached a two-year deal with the guard. According to a Thursday report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, this contract is worth $12.3 million and features a player option for the second year.

Simons, 27, reportedly attracted interest from teams like the Mavericks, Warriors, and Heat before settling on a deal with Philadelphia, as noted by Mark Stein.

Last season, the 6-foot-3 guard enhanced Philadelphia’s scoring depth, especially off the bench. He finished the 2025-26 season ranking sixth in the NBA with 130 three-pointers made as a reserve.

Initially, Simons played for the Celtics last season, averaging 14.2 points with a nearly 40% shooting accuracy before being traded to the Bulls at the trade deadline. After joining Chicago, he quickly found his way into the starting lineup but only played six games due to a left wrist injury.

Overall, he averaged 14.3 points last season and has seen an average of 18.8 points per game over the last five seasons, performing with the Trail Blazers, Celtics, and Bulls.

Following their elimination by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Sixers are actively preparing for free agency.

In addition to trading Paul George as part of the deal for Brown, the Sixers are also pursuing other players like sharpshooter Dean Wade and former Knicks center Ariel Hakpolty.

Interestingly, the Sixers are also said to be eyeing LeBron James, who is expected to leave the Lakers after eight seasons. Charania mentioned on ESPN that several teams, including the Sixers, Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat, are making pitches to the NBA superstar.

This summer has been eventful. With the Sixers making significant moves, Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Heat, and the Raptors reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, it’s shaping up to be a busy offseason. As Knicks swingman Josh Hart aptly put it, “This offseason in the East has been crazy.”