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Sixers Launch Veteran Minicamp With Dennis Smith Jr. Headlining Roster Evaluations

The two-day workouts serve as a prelude to the upcoming draft followed by free agency as Daryl Morey seeks to strengthen a championship-contending roster.

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Overview

  • The two-day veteran minicamp began June 5 in Philadelphia to identify candidates for minimum-salary and two-way contracts.
  • Former top-10 pick Dennis Smith Jr. is headlining the camp as he highlights his progress as a defensive playmaker since last playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2023-24 season.
  • Participants include G League standout Judah Mintz, former two-way players like Eugene Omoruyi and Malik Williams, and frontcourt prospects such as Armando Bacot and Adama Sanogo.
  • General manager Daryl Morey is using the workouts to reshape the roster before the NBA draft followed by free agency.
  • The Sixers are under pressure to improve on a season marred by injuries and seek a stronger supporting cast for Joel Embiid and Paul George.