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NBA’s crackdown on sabotage continues as the league sanctions 76ers for negotiating with PJ Tucker and Daniel House Jr. for the free agency by canceling two selections in the second round
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The Philadelphia 76ers have been given a penalty after being found guilty of violating NBA free agency rules as the league continues its crackdown on tampering.
The league found that the 76ers had opened talks with PJ Tucker and Daniel House Jr. before they were allowed to.
The team lost its second round draft pick next year and in 2024 as a result.
Philadelphia 76ers have negotiated with PJ Tucker (L) and Daniel House Jr. (R) for a free agency
An NBA statement Monday read: “The NBA announced today that the Philadelphia 76ers have violated league rules that govern the timing of this season’s free agency discussions and that the league has withdrawn Philadelphia’s second round in each of its games.” 2023 and 2024 Drafts.
The withdrawal of two Draft picks reflected the findings, following an investigation, that the 76ers were involved in free agency discussions involving two players (PJ Tucker and Daniel House Jr.) before the date such discussions were allowed.
“The team has fully cooperated with the investigation.”
Tucker signed a three-year contract for $30 million and House signed for $8.4 million over two years.
The Sixers were able to sign Tucker for the full mid-level exception and House for the biennial exception, as star watcher James Harden turned down his $47.4 million option and agreed to get about $14.5 million less next season to give the 76ers to give flexibility in signing players.
If Harden had applied before his June 30 deadline, Philadelphia would have had a much harder time finding the money to lure free agents.
“The Philadelphia 76ers have fully cooperated with the NBA’s investigation and acknowledge the league’s ruling,” the team said in a statement.
“We are moving forward, focused on the coming season.”