Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign Former OKC Thunder Player

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the 76ers will sign Alex Reese.

Alex Reese is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. / NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alex Reese has appeared in one NBA game (this season) for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In that game, the former Alabama star had two points and one rebound while shooting 1/1 from the field in two minutes of playing time.

First NBA bucket and the GAME BALL for Alex Reese! Congrats to the former G League tryout participant and @ripcityremix star. 👏 #GLeagueAlum pic.twitter.com/ruT7yFshnB

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) October 28, 2024

On Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Reese will sign a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Via Charania: "The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Alex Reese to a two-way NBA contract, his agent Billy Davis told ESPN. Reese spent time with the Thunder this season."

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing Alex Reese to a two-way NBA contract, his agent Billy Davis told ESPN. Reese spent time with the Thunder this season.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2025

Reese has spent part of two seasons in the G League.

Right now, the 25-year-old is averaging 19.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 50.0% from the field and 42.1% from the three-point range in 16 games (15 starts).

Via Matt Gregan of Sports Talk Philly: "Alex Reese played in only one career NBA game. However, he has been lighting it up in the G League this season. He's 6-foot-9 and is lethal from 3-point range (42.1% on 9.1 attempts per game)."

Alex Reese played in only one career NBA game. However, he has been lighting it up in the G League this season. He's 6-foot-9 and is lethal from 3-point range (42.1% on 9.1 attempts per game). #Sixers https://t.co/oR4rTURoVF

— Matt Gregan (@Gregan_Sports) February 20, 2025

The 76ers are currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 20-35 record in 55 games.

They are in the middle of a six-game losing streak (and have gone 2-8 over their last ten).

Jan 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Most recently, the 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics (at home) by a score of 124-104.

They will play their next game on Saturday night when they host D'Angelo Russell and the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center.