Overview
- The 76ers exercised team options for Dominick Barlow and Dalen Terry for the 2026-27 season, a decision reported Monday, June 29, 2026, that guarantees Barlow roughly $3.415 million and gives Terry a $2,584,539 salary that is non‑guaranteed until January 10.
- Philadelphia declined Trendon Watford’s $2,801,346 team option on the same day, which makes Watford an unrestricted free agent when the market opens June 30, 2026.
- Reporters cited Watford’s early-season injuries and limited three-point shooting as reasons he struggled to hold a steady rotation spot despite flashes such as a triple-double and averages of 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 53 games last season.
- Barlow’s option reflects his breakout after conversion from a two-way deal when he started 59 of 71 games and averaged 7.7 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Terry earned a standard deal late in the season after joining on a two-way contract and showed defensive upside in limited minutes.
- The combined moves give the Gansey-led front office small immediate cap relief and clearer roster spots ahead of free agency but leave Philadelphia constrained long term by locked-in max contracts for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.