Sixers waive Dalen Terry in cost-cutting move to sign LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Dalen Terry to manage salary cap constraints while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This roster move is part of a strategic effort to remain under the first apron hard salary cap.
Why it matters
The acquisition of high-profile stars like LeBron James represents a major shift in the NBA's competitive landscape and team salary management.
The move will allow the Sixers to officially sign megastar LeBron James and veteran wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope while staying under the first apron hard salary cap. The Sixers need to waive (or potentially trade) one more player in order to get under that financial ceiling.
Terry being one of the cuts is unsurprising. His $2.6 salary for 2026-27 was nonguaranteed until Jan. 10, after the Sixers picked up the team option in his contract in late June.
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