Reported Simons deal adds shooting to revamped 76ers

Anfernee Simons has reportedly agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $12.3 million deal that includes a player option for the second season. The report, attributed to ESPN sources, has not been confirmed in the supplied material by the team or player.

The move would add another scoring guard to a Philadelphia roster that ESPN says is also being reshaped by a reported trade for Jaylen Brown. In that separate reported deal, the 76ers would send Paul George and multiple draft picks to Boston.

Simons brings a track record of perimeter scoring, including a reported 39.5% mark from three during 49 games with Boston last season. His recent year also included a brief stint with Chicago that ended after a left wrist issue, according to the source material.

For Philadelphia, the basketball question is whether Simons can strengthen a second unit that ESPN described as needing more reserve scoring and three-point production. Editors should treat the transaction details as pending until official confirmation or additional reporting is available.