Overview
- The 23-year-old converted his two-way contract into a two-year, $6.8 million standard deal and has the 2026/27 team option on the roster, giving him greater job security with the 76ers.
- Barlow said his right elbow that affected his 2025/26 mechanics is fully healthy and he has confidence in a reworked jumper going into the new season.
- He has spent the offseason focusing on corner three-point shooting so he can better space the floor for elite playmakers on the roster.
- With additions that shift lineups, including LeBron James at power forward, Barlow expects more backup-center minutes behind Joel Embiid and has been adding muscle to handle interior duties.
- Barlow praised new president Mike Gansey’s summer moves and said the roster upgrades raise expectations for the team while giving him a clearer role and opportunity to grow from an undrafted path to a rotation player.