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The Philadelphia 76ers might be seeing Johni Broome as collateral damage as they seek to sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
The 76ers are trying to create room for KCP's arrival, following the veteran guard's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies . The waivers won't be clear until Monday, so the 76ers still have time to trade Broome.
According to NBA insider Keith Smith, the 76ers will first look for a trade, but if they are unable to find anyone, they would waive Broome and stretch his contract.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been looking for a trade for Johni Broome. If they can’t find one, the team may waive and stretch Broome’s salary. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope wont clear waivers until tomorrow. The Sixers have time to work out the move to clear room to sign KCP.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 27, 2026 Broome is on a four-year, $8,685,386 contract with the Sixers, including $3,423,787 guaranteed money and an average annual salary of $2,171,347, according to Spotrac. There is also a team option for the 2028-29 season, which will come with a $2,735,698 salary.
The Sixers have already waived Dalen Terry, but they will need another transaction to remain below the NBA's first apron before they announce KCP's deal.
Sixers to push Johni Broome's future into doubt
Johni Broome was preparing for year two in Philadelphia, but he now finds himself in a numbers game.
The former Auburn star was selected 35th overall in the 2025 NBA draft. He showed good promise in the NBA G-League before his rookie campaign ended with a knee injury.
The Sixers are taking a win-now approach after the additions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. KCP's potential signing is a signal that president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is trying to maximize the championship window alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As a result, instead of developing an intriguing second-round pick, they are prioritizing roster needs to compete well in the next season.
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