The Sixers sign a two-time NBA champion for training camp

Philadelphia 76ers continues to shape its roster ahead of a 2026-27 season that has generated significantly more anticipation than in recent years. The franchise added two major stars over the summer, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, and now has made a smaller scale move, but with a particularly striking detail: they have signed a player who has just won the last two NBA championships.

According to Dave McMenamin, an ESPN journalist specializing in the NBA, Dillon Jones has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the 76ers and will participate in the team's training camp at the end of this month. His presence in Philadelphia does not guarantee that he will be part of the final roster, as he will have to survive the necessary cuts to earn a spot.

Dillon Jones arrives with two consecutive rings

The signing of Jones is particularly interesting due to his recent trajectory. The player was part of the Oklahoma City Thunder when the franchise won its first NBA championship two years ago.

Last season, Jones joined the New York Knicks, who ended a 53-year wait to win the championship again. In this way, the player arrives in Philadelphia after having been part of the last two championship teams.

Now, the 76ers hope that this winning dynamic can continue in his new chapter. However, he must first survive training camp and earn a spot on the final roster.

The 76ers seek depth for Nick Nurse

The addition of Jones comes at a time when the depth of the 76ers has become one of the main topics of debate. The franchise has made significant additions over the summer, but there are still doubts about the options Nick Nurse will have to complete his rotation.

The team seems to show some deficiencies, especially in outside shooting and defense, while there are also significant concerns regarding the health and availability of its players.

For this reason, moves like Jones's could end up being more important than they may initially appear. The player will have the chance to convince the coaching staff during training camp and show that he can become a useful option off the bench.

Still, the Exhibit 10 contract does not guarantee his presence on the final roster. Jones will have to survive the different cuts before he can officially start the season with Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia starts against the Knicks

The 76ers face a highly anticipated season after the additions made during the offseason. The arrival of LeBron James in free agency and the trade that brought in Jaylen Brown have significantly raised expectations around the team.

The new campaign will kick off on October 20, exactly with a matchup that will hold special meaning for Jones. Philadelphia will play as visitors against the New York Knicks, the team he played for last season and who recently won the championship.

Before that game, Jones will need to earn his spot during training camp. The 76ers hope to find among their lesser-known players pieces capable of adding depth to a roster that, despite its big names, still raises questions in various aspects.

The presence of a player who has been part of the last two champions represents, at the very least, an interesting opportunity for Philadelphia. Now it will be up to Nick Nurse to assess whether Jones can become a useful piece for his project.

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