The rumor mill is swirling with news that the Philadelphia 76ers are eyeing free agent Davis Bertans, a sharpshooting veteran who most recently suited up for the Charlotte Hornets. As reported by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are looking to add some firepower to their roster as they gear up for the upcoming season.
Bertans, who will celebrate his 32nd birthday on November 12, has made a name for himself in the league with his deadly accuracy from beyond the arc. With a staggering 79.5% of his career field goal attempts coming from three-point range, it’s clear that Bertans is a specialist in long-range shooting.
Throughout his eight-year tenure in the NBA, Bertans has had stints with five different teams, showcasing his versatility and adaptability as a player. From the San Antonio Spurs to the Washington Wizards, and most recently the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder, Bertans has proven himself to be a valuable asset wherever he goes. His standout season came in 2019-20 with the Wizards, where he averaged 15.4 points per game and impressed voters with his performance in the Sixth Man of the Year race.
Philadelphia, looking to bolster their roster for the upcoming season, currently has 13 players on standard contracts for the 2024-25 season, leaving two coveted roster spots open. With moves like signing Paul George and Eric Gordon, two veterans known for their three-point shooting prowess, the Sixers are already taking steps to address their weaknesses from last season, where they ranked below average in threes made per game and three-point accuracy.
But the Sixers aren’t stopping there – reports indicate that they are also eyeing forward Marcus Morris for a potential reunion. Morris, who played 37 games for Philadelphia last season before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs and later signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, could provide another sharpshooter from deep with his impressive 40.3% three-point shooting last season.
As the Sixers continue to reshape their roster and make strategic moves in free agency, the addition of players like Bertans and Morris could prove to be the missing pieces they need to make a championship run in the upcoming season. Stay tuned as the Philadelphia 76ers gear up for what promises to be an exciting and competitive season ahead.
