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Anfernee Simons agrees to two-year deal with 76ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:42 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Anfernee Simons agrees to two-year deal with 76ers

Summary

Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has signed a two-year, $12.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, which includes a player option for the second year. The Sixers are actively reshaping their roster under new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey, following key additions earlier in free agency, including Jaylen Brown. Simons averaged 14.3 points in 55 games last season and is expected to enhance the team’s bench scoring. His decision to join the 76ers came after evaluating other options, as he believes his playing style fits well with the team’s revamped setup.

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Key Details

•Anfernee Simons agrees to a two-year, $12.3 million deal.
•Simons has a player option for the second season.
•He chose the 76ers over other teams due to fit with the roster.
•Simons averaged 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season.
•The 76ers have also acquired Jaylen Brown and other players in free agency.

Latest Updates

2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know Sixers addition Anfernee Simons following free agency deal
7:39 PMESPN — Sources: Simons agrees with revamped 76ers
6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Sixers to sign Anfernee Simons to a 2-year $12.3 million deal
6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Anfernee Simons joins 76ers

What they're saying

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Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in the second season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
— ESPN