The Sixers moved quickly to plug a need when free agency opened, and their target told the story of what they wanted around an offense already packed with scoring. According to Adam Aaronson of the Philly Voice, Philadelphia made former Cavaliers forward Dean Wade its top priority, drawn to his defensive versatility, floor spacing and willingness to handle the dirty work.
Aaronson also pointed to backup center Ariel Hukporti as a meaningful size upgrade for the Sixers. He gives them more rim protection than Andre Drummond, though the young big man will have to rein in the fouls if he’s going to lock down a steady role.
In Chicago, Caleb Wilson’s Summer League run only added to the buzz around the Bulls rookie. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times highlighted the No. 4 overall pick’s all-around production, with Wilson putting up 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while hitting 41.9 percent from three-point range across four games.
Wilson said he knows there’s still work to do, especially at the foul line, but his mindset is straightforward. “I enjoy basketball,” Wilson said. “I’m going to play as much as I can… As long as I don’t have an injury or something that’s wrong with me, I’m gonna play every time.”
The source also noted a separate point about Miami, where outside shooting remains a question even with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the picture. Fontecchio, a career 36.7 percent shooter from deep, could find plenty of clean looks if defenses load up on Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
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Bulls Just Turned A Draft Night Move Into A Rebuild Debate
The Bulls used the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft to add Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain, giving the front office a pair of young players to build around as the rebuild takes shape. But the bigger conversation around Chicagos draft night was not who it picked, but what it chose not to keep after the first round ended.
Both of the Bulls second-round selections were moved for cash considerations, a decision that drew plenty of scrutiny even as executive Bryson Graham defended the approach. In a league where teams like Oklahoma City have treated second-rounders as useful trade chips and roster-building tools, Chicagos decision has only sharpened the debate over how aggressively it should be stockpiling and using draft capital while trying to reset the roster. [Read more 🡒]
Bryson Graham May Have Found The Bulls Shooting Help They Need
Bryson Graham has earned a reputation for spotting players who can slip through the cracks, and that matters for a Bulls roster still looking for useful shooting and scoring help. One name worth watching is Jaylin Sellers, whose offensive profile already fits the kind of swing skill Chicago can use off the bench if he keeps building on the promise he showed in summer league.
Sellers arrived with a scoring rsum from Providence and then flashed enough in Las Vegas to stay on the radar, which is exactly the sort of path that can lead to real minutes for a team willing to mine for value. For the Bulls, the question is whether that production translates into a role this season, because if it does, Graham may have found another overlooked contributor. [Read more 🡒]