Nick Piccone
The Flyers struck first, but the Sixers have responded with a three-year, $27 million deal to point guard Jerryd Bayless. He’s 27 years old, and will turn 28 before the season begins.
The AP’s Jon Krawczynski reported it first.
AP Source: 76ers agree to terms with Jerryd Bayless on 3 year, $27M deal
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) July 1, 2016
Bayless gives the 76ers the experienced point guard they have been looking for. All 3 seasons guaranteed
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) July 1, 2016
Bayless, who was with the Milwaukee Bucks last season, averaged 10.4 points per game and 3.1 assists per game. Here are his career stats.
Initial thoughts: cheap compared to the contracts we’ve seen dished out to mediocre players today. Journeyman. Might not be here all three years. But it’s a start. I guess.