The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired 31-year-old small forward Wilson Chandler from the Denver Nuggets, reports Yahoo’s Shams Charania:
The Philadelphia 76ers are in close discussions on deal to acquire Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2018
The 76ers have the salary cap space to absorb Wilson Chandler, a starting-caliber SF, from Denver. https://t.co/Vc2L1FMl0G
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2018
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Sixers will also receive a draft consideration.
Denver has traded Wilson Chandler and a draft consideration to the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN. Chandler will be absorbed into the Sixers space.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2018
Philadelphia is financially motivated, as getting out of Chandler’s salary will enable them to re-sign shooting guard Will Barton, who is set to ink a four-year, $54 million deal, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes.
For Denver, this moves Chandler's $12.8M expiring contract, clearing room to sign Will Barton to his extension. Denver likely sending a future second-round pick. https://t.co/OQzAwbUWj6
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2018
Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated has the full details:
The 76ers are acquiring Wilson Chandler, a 2021 second round pick and the rights to swap 2022 second round picks with the Nuggets for minimal cash considerations, per source.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) July 3, 2018
Chandler starting for Philadelphia isn’t entirely out of the question if they keep him, but it’s more likely that he will come off the bench for Robert Covington.
The Sixers could also flip Chandler in another deal – Kawhi Leonard?
