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4 76ers Playing Their Last Season in Philadelphia This Year

With the way things have been shaping up, these four 76ers likely won't be in a Philadelphia jersey beyond the 2023-24 NBA season.

By Devon Platana

James Harden is one of four 76ers who is likely playing his final season in Philadelphia this year.
James Harden is one of four 76ers who is likely playing his final season in Philadelphia this year. / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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3. P.J. Tucker

The 2023-24 NBA season will be the 13th of P.J. Tucker's career, but it could also be his last in Philly.

Tucker's three-year, $33.2 million contract has been an albatross around the 76ers' neck ever since he signed it in 2022. Many fans had an issue with it at the time considering that the Raleigh, NC native was 37 when he signed the multi-year deal.

Unsurprisingly, Tucker didn't live up to his price tag last year. While offense has never been his strong suit, his 3.5 PPG clip on 42.7% shooting was more than underwhelming. His defensive numbers were also down, highlighted by a career-low 1.0 steals and 0.4 blocks per 100 possessions.

Tucker hitting free agency next summer means that the 76ers don't need to move on from him immediately, however, I wouldn't be surprised if they did. After all, Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto reported back in July that Tucker could also be traded to the Clippers if that's where Harden winds up heading.

There just isn't a good reason to justify Tucker's salary or spot on the team. Chances are that the 76ers can find someone young, better, and cheaper to fill his role whether that's this season or next.

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