Report: Sixers agree to add Jabari Walker on 2-way contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Sixers have reportedly filled their third and final two-way contract slot.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday night that the team has agreed to a two-way deal with Jabari Walker. Hunter Sallis and Alex Reese are their two other players on two-way contracts, which generally involve players splitting time between an NBA team and its G League affiliate.
Walker was an unrestricted free agent after the Trail Blazers did not extend a qualifying offer. Portland picked Walker at No. 57 overall in the 2022 NBA draft out of Colorado and he spent his first three professional seasons with the franchise.
The 22-year-old forward was officially listed at 6-foot-7, 237 pounds last year. He logged 12.5 minutes per game and averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Walker had his best NBA year from three-point range by a wide margin, hitting 38.9 percent of his shots beyond the arc (28 of 72). He made of all six of his long-distance attempts in a March 5 game against the Celtics.
Walker’s father is Samaki Walker, who played a decade in the NBA and won a championship with the 2001-02 Lakers.
Report: Sixers agree to add Jabari Walker on 2-way contract
The Sixers have reportedly filled their third and final two-way contract slot.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday night that the team has agreed to a two-way deal with Jabari Walker. Hunter Sallis and Alex Reese are their two other players on two-way contracts, which generally involve players splitting time between an NBA team and its G League affiliate.
Walker was an unrestricted free agent after the Trail Blazers did not extend a qualifying offer. Portland picked Walker at No. 57 overall in the 2022 NBA draft out of Colorado and he spent his first three professional seasons with the franchise.
SIGN UP HERE The 22-year-old forward was officially listed at 6-foot-7, 237 pounds last year. He logged 12.5 minutes per game and averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Walker had his best NBA year from three-point range by a wide margin, hitting 38.9 percent of his shots beyond the arc (28 of 72). He made of all six of his long-distance attempts in a March 5 game against the Celtics.
Walker’s father is Samaki Walker, who played a decade in the NBA and won a championship with the 2001-02 Lakers.
