Watford is a player who uses his athleticism and handles to get to the basket and get his points, so his ability to handle the ball will be a big help to the Sixers. This current era of the NBA focuses a lot on wing depth and extra ball-handlers to make things move in the right direction so Watford helps in that regard.

Trendon is a young, dynamic player with a unique skill set who fits nicely with what we’re trying to accomplish on both sides of the ball,” said Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.

The Sixers have a deal with Trendon Watford on Night 1 of free agency. The team has agreed to sign the 6-foot-8 forward to a two-year, $5.3 million contract, a source confirmed Monday night to NBC Sports Philadelphia. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news.