On July 7, Beijing time, a reporter from ESPN, a well-known American sports media, exposed: The NBA 76ers have laid off backup center Paul. Reed, who is on a non-guaranteed contract next season, will completely regain his free agency, and it is reported that Reid has no shortage of suitors in the final trade market, with the Lakers, Warriors and Grizzlies among the next teams interested in him!
25-year-old Paul. Reed, 2.06 meters tall and 95 kilograms, plays as a small forward, the No. 58 pick in the 2020 draft, he was selected by the 76ers and has played until now. Reed played in a total of 82 games in the 2023-2024 regular season, with an annual salary of $7.73 million, including 24 starts and 58 off the bench, averaging 19.4 minutes per game, scoring 7.3 points + 6.0 rebounds + 1.3 assists + 0.8 steals + 1.0 blocks, shooting 54.0% from the field, 36.0% from three-point range, and 71.0% from the free throw line. If converted to 36 minutes of efficiency, Reed is fully capable of averaging 15+10 per game, and can also be qualified to start.
The 76ers have ushered in a new change in their lineup this offseason, they have let go of Harris, Bamba, Batum, Reed and others, and at the same time brought in Paul. George, Zhuang Shen, round-faced brother Gordon, Martin and others, it seems that they want to form Embiid + Paul in the new season. The Big Three lineup of George + Maxey is truly charging for the championship!