The Philadelphia 76ers have put Johni Broome on the trade block as they try to clear room for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. On Monday, Broome was being shopped around while the team worked through how to fit a veteran minimum signing into the roster.
That is why Joni Broome is suddenly drawing attention. Philadelphia needs space for Caldwell-Pope, a two-time NBA champion expected to join after clearing waivers following a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, and the easiest path may be moving Broome instead of cutting another piece. Jake Fischer reported that the Sixers would prefer to retain Jabari Walker for the 2026-2027 NBA season, which leaves Broome as the player most exposed if the roster has to be trimmed.
The cost of moving him may not be light. NBA teams could ask the 76ers to add sweeteners to take Broome’s salary, and if the price becomes too steep, Philadelphia may have to use a waive-and-stretch option rather than attach an unreasonable asset to the deal. That is the pressure point here: the Sixers want the roster flexibility that comes with adding Caldwell-Pope, but they also do not want to give away extra value just to make the math work.
The situation fits a larger pattern of hard roster management. The report also points back to a final draft mistake by Daryl Morey and even compares the move to LeBron James taking $3.8 million after making $52.6 million in Los Angeles, underscoring how quickly financial choices can reshape a roster. For Philadelphia, the next step is simple but not easy: wait for Caldwell-Pope to clear waivers, then see whether Broome can be moved cleanly or whether the Sixers have to pay to solve the problem.
