The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing to gear up for free agency beginning on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. EDT. The Sixers have a ton of cap space and are expected to pursue Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George aggressively.
As the Sixers continue to prepare for the free agency frenzy, they made a little move in terms of the roster. Jeff Dowtin Jr., who was signed to a deal during the season, will have his team option declined for 2024-25 paving the way for him to enter free agency.
In 12 games with the Sixers, Dowtin averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 assists while shooting 47.4% from deep. He had an understanding of how to run coach Nick Nurse’s system from their days in Toronto together.
The 76ers declined Jeff Dowtin Jr.’s team option, according to a league source. He is now an unrestricted free agent.
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The Sixers will now look to use their cap space wisely. This is a big opportunity they have in front of them to add a third star to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.