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Philadelphia 76ers invite Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp

Philadelphia 76ers invited Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp to add center depth.

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The Philadelphia 76ers announced on 2026-09-01 that they invited 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to training camp later in September 2026. [1] The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of three new players to non-guaranteed contracts for the 2026-27 NBA preseason. [2] Tacko Fall, a 30-year-old Senegalese basketball player, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers to return to the NBA. [3] Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of former NBA guard Jameer Nelson, spent last season with the G League's Stockton Kings, averaging 18.9 points and shooting 47% from 3-point range. [4] Tacko Fall, 30, last played in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season and has spent the last four years playing internationally in China and New Zealand, averaging 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 18.1 minutes. [5] The Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown in the offseason, and have Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti as the other centers behind Joel Embiid. [6] Jameer Nelson Jr., a 25-year-old guard and son of former NBA player Jameer Nelson, joined the team as a free agent after playing in Puerto Rico and college basketball at TCU. [7] Tacko Fall, a 30-year-old center, was signed after playing 37 games for the Ningbo Rockets, averaging 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. [8] The Philadelphia 76ers roster includes LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, VG Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown for the upcoming season. [9] The Exhibit 10 contract requires Tacko Fall to prove his performance during a trial period before the 76ers management decides on a permanent roster spot. [10] During his time away from the NBA, Tacko Fall played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, Nanjing Monkey Kings, Piratas de Quebradillas, New Zealand Breakers, and Ningbo Rockets. [11]
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  1. The Philadelphia 76ers announced on 2026-09-01 that they invited 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to training camp later in September 2026. · Winnipeg Free Press
  2. The Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of three new players to non-guaranteed contracts for the 2026-27 NBA preseason. · EL NACIONAL
  3. Tacko Fall, a 30-year-old Senegalese basketball player, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers to return to the NBA. · Excélsior
  4. Jameer Nelson Jr., the son of former NBA guard Jameer Nelson, spent last season with the G League's Stockton Kings, averaging 18.9 points and shooting 47% from 3-point range. · Winnipeg Free Press
  5. Tacko Fall, 30, last played in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season and has spent the last four years playing internationally in China and New Zealand, averaging 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 18.1 minutes. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. The Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown in the offseason, and have Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti as the other centers behind Joel Embiid. · Winnipeg Free Press
  7. Jameer Nelson Jr., a 25-year-old guard and son of former NBA player Jameer Nelson, joined the team as a free agent after playing in Puerto Rico and college basketball at TCU. · EL NACIONAL
  8. Tacko Fall, a 30-year-old center, was signed after playing 37 games for the Ningbo Rockets, averaging 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. · EL NACIONAL
  9. The Philadelphia 76ers roster includes LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, VG Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown for the upcoming season. · EL NACIONAL
  10. The Exhibit 10 contract requires Tacko Fall to prove his performance during a trial period before the 76ers management decides on a permanent roster spot. · Excélsior
  11. During his time away from the NBA, Tacko Fall played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, Nanjing Monkey Kings, Piratas de Quebradillas, New Zealand Breakers, and Ningbo Rockets. · Excélsior
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