Julian Champagnie shines for Spurs after 76ers waived him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
In Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, Julian Champagnie scored 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc, helping the San Antonio Spurs secure a spot in the 2026 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Philadelphia 76ers, led by former president Daryl Morey, waived Champagnie three years ago, a decision questioned now as the player has thrived with the Spurs. The 76ers also gave away Jared McCain this season, raising concerns about Morey’s decision-making in player evaluations. As the NBA Finals approach, 76ers fans may watch the matchup with a sense of regret regarding these roster moves.
- •Julian Champagnie helps Spurs advance to the NBA Finals.
- •Champagnie scored 18 points in the decisive Game 7.
- •The 76ers waived Champagnie to sign Mac McClung in 2023.
- •Criticism of Daryl Morey grows as the 76ers watch former players excel.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — The 76ers will be reminded of another abysmal Daryl Morey move during NBA Finals
"The 76ers have yet another Daryl Morey move to regret during these NBA Finals.
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