Earlier this week, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Wilson Chandler, a 2021 second-round pick and the right to swap 2022 second-rounders with the Nuggets.
The deal became official today.
Chandler, who has spent the last six-plus seasons with Denver, appeared in 74 games (71 starts) with the Nuggets this past season, posting 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 31.7 minutes per contest.
The 31-year-old is happy about joining the 76ers and believes that the team is built to go after an NBA title:
“I’m very excited to join the 76ers,” Chandler said. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about the organization from top to bottom. They have a good mix of young talent who’ve shown they can compete on the brightest of stages and some proven veterans who have had a lot of success in this league. This team is built to compete for a ring, and I look forward to helping them achieve that goal. I know how passionate this city is about basketball and I can’t wait to suit up and play for the 76ers and their fans.”
While the Celtics will probably be the favorite in the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are a team that will be legitimate contenders in the East, especially with LeBron James in the Western Conference.