Anfernee Simons Signs Two-Year Deal with Philadelphia 76ers, Rejects Warriors

The NBA free agency market is active, with Anfernee Simons agreeing to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $12.3 million per season. Simons, who previously played alongside Deni Avdija in Portland, averaged 14.3 points and 3.4 assists per game last season split between Boston and Chicago. He is expected to replace Quentin Grimes, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, and will join teammates Jalen Brown, V.J. Edgecomb, and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia.

Last season, Simons posted stronger numbers with Portland, averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 assists per game. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been pursuing center Yves Pons from New Orleans and are actively searching for a center following the departures of Ariel Hukporti and Mitch Robinson. The free agency period continues to see notable player movements across the league.