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Furkan Korkmaz reportedly wants to join the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017-18

Furkan Korkmaz is one of just two Sixers players still stashed overseas, but a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey states that the 19-year-old would like to change that.

From Pompey:

Sixers draft pick Furkan Korkmaz wants out of Europe and in a Philly uniform next season, sources said.

However, the shooting guard has two seasons remaining on his contract with Turkish team Anadolu Efes. Korkmaz has a complicated buyout that could prohibit from him to achieving his goal, according to sources.

Korkmaz is currently playing in the Turkish Basketball League for Banvit BK, who just recently wrapped up their international play in the Basketball Champions League.