The 76ers are bringing Tacko Fall back into the mix, and this time he’s sticking around on a two-way deal.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the former Boston Celtics center has agreed to a two-way contract with Philadelphia after initially joining the team on an Exhibit 10 deal, which is a non-guaranteed training camp contract. That setup gives Fall a path between the 76ers and their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.
Under the terms of the two-way agreement, Fall can be active for up to 50 regular-season games with Philadelphia in 2026-27. He would not be eligible for the playoffs unless the 76ers turn that two-way pact into a standard contract.
For Fall, the move sets up his fourth NBA season and his first since 2021-22. He opened his career with the Celtics, spending his first two seasons in Boston and appearing in 26 games.
In those minutes, he averaged 2.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 6.5 minutes per game. Even with a limited role, he became a fan favorite almost immediately.
Now he’ll reunite with Jaylen Brown, one of his former Celtics teammates.
Fall’s most recent NBA stop before this came with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021-22. After that, he went overseas and has played in the Chinese Basketball Association and Australia’s National Basketball League.
Philadelphia’s frontcourt injuries help explain why the 7-foot-6 center remains in the picture. Ariel Hukporti tore his Achilles in the preseason, and Adem Bona has been limited by a foot injury. Fall also missed time because of a hip injury, but the 76ers evidently liked enough of what they saw to keep him on the roster path.
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