Trendon Watford News, Rumors, Updates - Philadelphia 76ers

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JULY 5 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

76ers decline team option on veteran forward following rough season | Sporting News It looks as if Trendon Watford won't be returning to the Philadelphia 76ers next season.

JUNE 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Team option declined The 76ers declined Watford's team option for 2026-27 on Monday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watford is now set to become an unrestricted free agent. He's coming off a down campaign in 2025-26, as he posted regular-season averages of 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per tilt over 53 games.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Analyst fires off a Trendon Watford take 76ers fans will dislike The 76ers faithful will surely be divided on this.

JUNE 13 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Disappointing 2025-26 campaign Watford had two points (1-1 FG), one assist and two steals across nine minutes during Sunday's 144-114 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact An adductor strain early in the season more or less derailed Watford's campaign, as he averaged a career-low 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per tilt over 53 regular-season games. His contract includes a $2.8 million team option for 2026-27, and it's still plausible the Philadelphia will pick it up to reinforce its frontcourt depth.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Watford (illness) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Magic, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Watford will shake off his probable tag due to an illness and suit up Wednesday. He logged 15 minutes over only three regular-season appearances in April and isn't likely to see significant burn against Orlando.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Watford (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Magic.

Impact Watford is under the weather but appears likely to suit up for Wednesday's contest. However, he totaled just 15 minutes over three regular-season appearances in April, so he isn't guaranteed to see significant playing time.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

76ers just made their feelings about Trendon Watford crystal clear The forward just can't get his huge break.

APRIL 12 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Loses grip on rotation spot Watford (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the 76ers' 119-109 loss to the Heat.

Impact With all of Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre and Joel Embiid returning to action for the 76ers within the past three games following extended absences, Watford is one of several 76ers supporting players who has fallen out of the rotation. Before failing to receive any minutes in Philadelphia's last two contests, Watford had appeared in each of the previous 17 games and averaged 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 17.9 minutes.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes 15 points off bench Watford contributed 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 123-103 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Watford scored in double figures off the bench, though a lack of production elsewhere outside of VJ Edgecombe resulted in a lopsided defeat. Over Watford's past six games, all of which have come in a reserve role, the LSU product has reached the 10-point mark in four contests. The three-point shot remains absent from his game, as Watford entered Monday shooting 21.3 percent from beyond the arc and hasn't converted a triple since Feb. 3.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in win Watford closed with 20 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Saturday's 126-116 win over the Jazz.

Impact Watford made the most of his 24 minutes off the bench in this win, hitting the 20-point threshold with an efficient effort and also ending just one rebound shy of a double-double. Watford has reached the 20-point mark just twice this season, and his recent performances haven't exactly been eye-popping, so he's not expected to carry much fantasy upside going forward, especially once the 76ers start to get healthier. Right now they're playing without Tyrese Maxey (finger), Joel Embiid (oblique) and Paul George (suspension).

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Productive from second unit Watford totaled 12 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 124-96 loss to Denver.

Impact The three blocks were a season high for Watford, as the 25-year-old forward took advantage of the Sixers' injury-depleted frontcourt rotation. Watford has scored in double digits in four of the last seven games (one start), averaging 8.6 points, 3.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.7 steals in 20.1 minutes.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Watford won't start Saturday's game against the Nets, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

Impact With Adem Bona (back) returning to action, Watford will slide to the bench after a spot start Thursday against Detroit. Despite moving to a reserve role, Watford should still see plenty of minutes given all the injuries to the 76ers' frontcourt, including Kelly Oubre (elbow), Paul George (suspension), Joel Embiid (oblique), Jabari Walker (illness) and Andre Drummond (back).

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Joining starting lineup Watford is starting Thursday's game against the Pistons, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact With Kelly Oubre out multiple weeks with an elbow sprain, Watford has a chance to carve out a steady role in the first unit. Watford has averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 24.0 minutes per game over six contests as a starter this season, shooting 52.2 percent from the field.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson scores 35 in Hawks' 126-116 win over 76ers as Maxey leaves in final minute with hand injury

Jalen Johnson had 35 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 24 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-116 for their season-be...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Saturday Watford is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Hawks on Saturday.

Impact Watford made his sixth start of the season in Wednesday's 106-102 win over the Jazz, when he finished with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role for Saturday's contest due to the return of Kelly Oubre (illness).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Watford will start Wednesday versus Utah, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Kelly Oubre (illness), VJ Edgecombe (back) and Joel Embiid (oblique) are all unavailable for Wednesday's game, so head coach Nick Nurse will trot out a starting lineup featuring Watford, Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes, Dominick Barlow and Adem Bona. Across five starts this season, Watford has produced averages of 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Watford will start Wednesday versus Utah, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Drops out of rotation Watford (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Saturday's 126-111 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Watford exited the rotation for the first time since Jan. 29, ending a stretch of eight consecutive appearances during which he averaged 7.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest and shot 48 percent from the field. Rather than turning to Watford to fill minutes on the second unit, head coach Nick Nurse gave more extended playing time to backup forwards Jabari Walker (16 minutes) and Justin Edwards (six minutes).

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sliding to bench Wednesday Watford won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Dominick Barlow is back in action following a one-game absence due to an illness, pushing Watford to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the 25-year-old power forward has averaged 7.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 19.6 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Slides into starting five Watford is starting Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Watford will presumably be asked to shoulder a sizable workload Monday with both Dominick Barlow (illness) and Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. This marks Watford's first start since Nov. 14 against the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trendon Watford offers solution to 76ers' biggest roster blemish Trendon Watford has alleviated the 76ers' backup point guard needs as of late and must continue to do so for Philadelphia to stay afloat.

FEBRUARY 9 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Deadspin | Trendon Watford making impressions as 76ers close trip at Blazers Deadspin | Trendon Watford making impressions as 76ers close trip at Blazers

FEBRUARY 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Surprises with 16 points Watford finished with 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 113-94 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Paul George's (suspension) extended absence will reveal some new wrinkles in the rotation, and it seems like Watford could make a more significant impact. The fifth-year pro has been hampered by injuries this season, but he appears to be past any limitations. It's too early to give Watford serious fantasy consideration, but his place in the rotation is worth monitoring.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

VJ Edgecombe scores 25 in 76ers' 4th straight win, 113-94 over Warriors with Curry sidelined

Rookie VJ Edgecombe had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Andre Drummond added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fifth straight game, 113-9...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

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Johnson scores 35 in Hawks' 126-116 win over 76ers as Maxey leaves in final minute with hand injury

VJ Edgecombe scores 25 in 76ers' 4th straight win, 113-94 over Warriors with Curry sidelined