The Sixers are making moves as the calendar flips toward 2026, tweaking their roster with an eye on depth, development, and versatility. On Friday, the team announced it had signed MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, adding another intriguing piece to its evolving bench puzzle.
Beauchamp, a 6-foot-7 wing with a blend of size and athleticism, has already spent time with the organization. He originally joined the Sixers on an Exhibit 10 deal back in October and has since been suiting up for the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League.
In seven games with the Blue Coats, Beauchamp has been productive, averaging 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Those numbers speak to his offensive upside-he’s shown he can score at volume, create a bit off the dribble, and contribute on the glass.
This isn’t Beauchamp’s first NBA rodeo. He entered the league as the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after a stint with G League Ignite, and he’s logged 135 NBA games since then. While his pro averages-4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds-don’t jump off the page, they reflect a player who’s been finding his role on the margins and now gets a fresh opportunity to carve out a spot in Philly’s system.
Beauchamp has already joined the Sixers on the road in Chicago, where the team kicks off a five-game trip. With the Sixers managing injuries and looking for lineup flexibility, his timing couldn’t be better.
As of Friday afternoon, the Sixers had a number of players on the injury report. VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow, and Quentin Grimes (illness) were all listed as probable against the Bulls.
Joel Embiid, dealing with right knee injury management, was questionable. Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee LCL sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) remained sidelined.
To make room for Beauchamp, the Sixers waived rookie shooting guard Hunter Sallis, who was on a two-way deal. It’s a tough break for Sallis, but the move underlines how quickly things can shift at the back end of an NBA roster-especially when teams are juggling injuries and development priorities.
Two-way players have played a real role for Philly this season. Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker haven’t just been practice bodies-they’ve been consistent contributors.
Barlow, in particular, has stepped up in a big way, starting 15 games and averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 0.8 steals. His ability to impact the game on both ends has made him a valuable piece in a rotation that’s needed his energy and versatility.
With Beauchamp now in the mix, the Sixers are adding another wing who can potentially contribute in meaningful ways-whether that’s with the Blue Coats or in spot minutes with the big club. It’s a move that reinforces the team’s commitment to finding and developing talent, even as they navigate the grind of a long NBA season.