Philadelphia 76ers add three players ahead of the 2026-27 season

The Philadelphia 76ers have added three players to their preseason roster as they assemble a team expected to attract close attention in the 2026-27 NBA season.

The franchise announced non-guaranteed contracts for towering center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas. Fall, 30, joins from the Ningbo Rockets and returns to North American basketball after appearing in 37 games for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Nelson Jr., 25, is the son of former player Jameer Nelson. He signed as a free agent after playing in Puerto Rico and has yet to make his NBA debut. After playing college basketball at TCU and spending time in the G League, he will try to earn a place on the roster.

Thomas faces a similar opportunity. His college experience has brought him to Philadelphia, where he will seek a path into the NBA.

The 76ers have also made major additions elsewhere on the roster. In July, the Pennsylvania organization signed LeBron James, described as the year's most sought-after free agent. The team also features young star Tyrese Maxey, promising player VG Edgecombe and forward Jaylen Brown, who arrived in Philadelphia after a decade as a Celtics standout.

Philadelphia is scheduled to begin its 2026-27 campaign on Oct. 20, visiting the New York Knicks, the defending champions.