Writer: Brandon Apter
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz is expected to sign his rookie contract this weekend, when the team begins Summer League play in Las Vegas.
With free agency just hours away, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in pursuing free agent power foward Amir Johnson, who played 80 games for Boston last season.
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived shooting guard Gerald Henderson, saving room in cap space ahead of free agency, which begins at midnight on July 1.
The Phillies have called up No. 4 ranked prospect Nick Williams from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Williams, 23, is hitting .280 with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs this season for the Ironpigs.
The Sixers have dealt forward Shawn Long to the Houston Rockets. Long, 24, signed a paritally guaranteed multi-year deal with Philadelphia in March.
Chris Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday as the NBA offseason progresses into free agency in the coming week.
2013-14 Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams will not be given a qualifying offer by the Bulls, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Sixers forward Robert Covington received votes for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award and ended up finishing fourth.
New York Knicks All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony was reportedly considering a trade to the Sixers or the Wizards, but now intends to stay in the Big Apple.
Milwaukee Bucks rookie guard Malcolm Brogdon was named the National Basketball Association’s Rookie of the Year, edging out Sixers rookies Joel Embiid and Dario Saric.
