76ers' Updated Salary Cap, Depth Chart After Kyle Lowry Contract in NBA Free Agency
The Philadelphia 76ers continued to fill out their depth chart behind Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on Thursday, bringing back veteran point guard Kyle Lowry on a one-year deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
Here's what their updated depth chart looks like after the signing:
- PG: Maxey / Lowry
- SG: Kelly Oubre Jr. / Eric Gordon / Jared McCain
- SF: Paul George / Ricky Council IV
- PF: Caleb Martin
- C: Joel Embiid / Andre Drummond / Adem Bonaย
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Under the assumption that Lowry is returning on a veteran minimum, the Sixers' cap sheet isn't going to change much from the $171.6 million it currently sits at, per Spotrac. The Sixers also currently still have a cap hold on Kenyon Martin Jr., making him a strong sign-and-trade possibility as the team seeks to add more veteran help to fill out the roster.
While the 38-year-old Lowry is well past his prime at this point, he checks a few key boxes for the Sixers, namely in terms of playmaking. He remains a solid defender as well, and his experience and veteran presence was valuable for the Sixers last season.
In 23 games during the regular season (20 starts) with the Sixers, he averaged eight points and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 40.4 percent from three.
At this point, he's probably best served coming off the bench, and the Sixers now have far better depth in that regard with him, Gordon and McCain. The Sixers could still use another power forward and more wing depth, but this has the makings of one of the best teams in the NBA next season.
The big three of Embiid, George and Maxey fit perfectly from a skill-set perspective, and the Sixers have surrounded them with wings and shooting. There was a lack of playmaking on the roster before Thursday, though Lowry will help in that regard.
Daryl Morey surely has a few more moves up his sleeve, but this Sixers team is rounding into form and should be one of the top contenders in the East behind the Boston Celtics.
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