Despite much speculation that the Philadelphia 76ers were going to trade their 2021 NBA Draft first round pick, they held their position at no. 28 overall and selected Jaden Springer, guard out of the University of Tennessee. According to a team press release, Springer has officially signed his rookie contract with the Sixers. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
From the team’s release:
PHILADELPHIA – AUG. 4, 2021 – Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed its first-round pick Jaden Springer, whom it selected with the No.