{"id":696503,"date":"2026-04-03T20:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696503\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T20:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:30:29","slug":"ex-76ers-standout-sends-clear-message-before-nba-free-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/696503\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-76ers Standout Sends Clear Message Before NBA Free Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> gave Guerschon Yabusele a second chance in the NBA.<\/p>\n

Time is running short for Yabusele, who is looking to complete his mission of locking in a long-term deal with an NBA team.<\/p>\n

With the Chicago Bulls<\/a>\u2018 season soon concluding, Yabusele will gear up for the NBA free agency market for the second summer in a row. This time around, the situation is slightly different.<\/p>\n

When Yabusele wrapped up his first and only season with the Sixers, his stock was spiking. The French forward looked like the comeback kid after posting averages of 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, while draining 38.0% of his threes after five years out of the NBA.<\/p>\n

Now, he\u2019s got question marks again, following stints with the New York Knicks<\/a> and the Bulls. Recently, Yabusele opened up on his future, sending a message to the Bulls.<\/p>\n

Guerschon Yabusele Makes His Feelings Clear On Free Agency
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Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 02: Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics<\/a> at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope I\u2019ve done enough here, but I don\u2019t know how the team thinks or what it\u2019s really looking for,\u201d Yabusele said recently, according to Eurohoops<\/a>. \u201cI\u2019d really like to come back this summer. I\u2019m going to keep pushing for that, and I\u2019d also like to sign for several years so I can breathe a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Yabusele\u2019s first season with the Sixers concluded, he hoped to get a desirable offer from the Sixers\u2019 front office. One was on the table, but Yabusele later admitted that it wasn\u2019t enough to outbid the New York Knicks.<\/p>\n

The Knicks signed Yabusele to a two-year deal, worth $11.2 million. The second season was a player option for $5.7 million. While Yabusele assumed he would serve two years in New York, the lack of a role contributed to him quickly souring on the situation.<\/p>\n

The feeling was mutual.<\/p>\n

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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 OCTOBER 17: Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Sion James #4 of the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> during the first half at Madison Square Garden on October 17, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

New York\u2019s front office struck a trade with the Bulls, which sent Yabusele to Chicago. His average minutes increased from 8.9 to 24.6. Naturally, Yabusele\u2019s production would climb again.<\/p>\n

With the Knicks, Yabusele posted averages of 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. Since landing on the Bulls, Yabusele has been posting averages of 10.6 points and 5.6 rebounds.<\/p>\n

On a good note, Yabusele continues to prove he\u2019s productive when the minutes are there. The biggest concern is whether he can be productive when the games hold more weight.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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