With the start of NBA free agency on Tuesday at 6 p.m., the Sixers had a few decisions to make on Monday and started by declining the team option on forward Trendon Watford.

Trendon Watford Headed to Unrestricted Free Agency


Dom Barlow, Dalen Terry Retained for 2026-27

The team also decided to pick up the option on two players, Dominick Barlow and Dalen Terry.

Barlow was one of the better stories last season, signing a two-way deal with the Sixers before the team converted him to a standard deal on February 5. Barlow averaged 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 71 games, making 59 starts.

Barlow’s Breakout Campaign Rewarded

Philadelphia signed him on February 10 to a standard deal, and he appeared in 14 games with the Sixers, scoring 4.1 points in 12.4 minutes per game.

The Best Philly Athletes Age 25 or Younger

Philadelphia has some great young athletes right now, from All-Star Tyrese Maxey to two first-round draft picks on the Eagles Defensive Line (Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter). In honor of the Philly Sports Youth Movement, here is my ranking of the Top Ten Philadelphia Professional Athletes who are 25 years old or younger:

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