Key 76ers Vet Predicted to Bolt Philly to Join $55 Million Superstar
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele turned a strong showing in the 2024 Summer Olympics into an NBA return, and now he could turn a strong return into an even bigger contract. Yabusele – a 6-foot-8, 260-pound power forward from Dreux, France – is projected to join countryman Victor Wembanayama on the San Antonio Spurs in free agency this summer by Bleacher Report.
The 76ers signed Yabusele to a 1-year, veteran minimum contract before the season, and it’s paid off. Yabusele has been a key contributor for the 76ers this season, but with an uncertain salary cap situation this summer, it’s a possibility that the 76ers will only be able to offer Yabusele a $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception. Despite being ruled out of the 76ers’ most recent game against the Raptors with a knee injury, Yabusele has been one of the most consistent players on the roster this season.
In 68 games, Yabusele is averaging 10.7 points (shooting 49.9% from the field and 38.3% from 3-point range), 5.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Needless to say, he’s in line for a much bigger contract than the vet minimum he received last summer. The Spurs, who will look to make the most of a burgeoning superstar in Wembanayama (who is ruled out for the season with deep vein thrombosis) this offseason, will be able to offer a non-taxpayer mid-level exception or offer a 4-year deal worth up to $60.6 million.
