Furkan Korkmaz received his answer. Now the 76ers reserve guard wants to move on.
Sources have said the Turkish player requested to be traded because of lack of playing time. Asked to confirm that Tuesday, Korkmaz said he would wait to see if the Sixers would exercise his $2.03 million third-year option. They declined to do so before Wednesday’s deadline. As a result, he’ll become a free agent July 1.
“Like we talked about before, I’m still the same way,” Korkmaz said. “That’s why I will try to see what my opportunities are right now. Just like I told you before, I just want to play.