The Philadelphia 76ers are aiming to avoid the Play-In Tournament as they approach the stretch run, aided by a return to health from Joel Embiid and a recent roster addition plan. With Embiid trending toward full strength, Philadelphia sits at 30-24 after the All-Star break, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference.
At the trade deadline, the Sixers were relatively quiet, trading Jared McCain and Eric Gordon rather than pursuing major upgrades. To fill two-way roster space, Philadelphia reportedly intends to convert Jabari Walker to a standard NBA contract, then sign Tyrese Martin to a two-way deal after Walker’s conversion. Martin, who played 37 games for the Nets before a recent waiving, posted 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game with 39.2% shooting from the field, and will add depth to the rotation as needed.
The two-way signing aligns with Philadelphia’s plan to bolster depth without sacrificing cap flexibility. Martin’s opportunity with the Sixers could provide additional options on evenings when minutes are scarce or when the rotation needs a fresh look.
Philadelphia’s immediate focus remains on securing a playoff berth. They host the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET, as they continue to navigate the final stretch of the season with an eye toward postseason positioning.
