Training camp vibes just got real for the Sixers, with three new faces hitting the roster. The team officially announced the signings of Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas, all reportedly Exhibit-10 deals. This is a big deal because it means these guys are eligible for two-way contracts, and you gotta remember Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reported earlier this summer that the Sixers’ third and final two-way spot was likely going to stay open heading into camp. Talk about high stakes, right?
The Return of Tacko Fall
Let’s be honest, the biggest name here for sheer NBA exposure has to be Tacko Fall. This dude is gigantic at 7’6″ and brings some actual NBA experience to the table, with 37 games under his belt. After going undrafted back in 2019, Fall put in two seasons with the Boston Celtics and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his NBA run, he averaged 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in about 6 minutes a game. For the last four seasons, Fall has been globetrotting, bouncing between teams in the Chinese Basketball Association and the Australian National Basketball League. He’s a known quantity, and his size alone makes him a presence.
Young Talent Eyes a Shot: Nelson Jr. and Thomas
Then we’ve got the young guns looking to make their mark. Jameer Nelson Jr. is obviously a name familiar to the organization, being the son of the Sixers’ executive vice president of basketball operations. Nelson Jr. went undrafted in 2024 and has been grinding, spending a year with the Spurs’ G-League affiliate and another with the Kings’ G-League squad. He even squeezed in half a season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Last season, playing 25 games for the Stockton Kings, he put up solid numbers: 18.9 points on 47.5-percent shooting, along with 3.4 assists and three rebounds per game.
Rounding out the trio is Saint Thomas, who has already been in the Sixers’ system since he went undrafted in 2025. He’s been a key player for the Delaware Blue Coats, Philadelphia’s G-League affiliate, and has been on the Sixers’ Summer League roster for the past two years. Last season with the Blue Coats, Thomas made 60 appearances, averaging 12.5 points on 46.6-percent shooting, five rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His recent Summer League run saw him average 4.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and one assist in 15.5 minutes over four games.
What’s Next for the Sixers?
These Exhibit-10 deals are a classic move to get players into camp and then potentially sign them to two-way contracts or G-League deals. With that final two-way spot possibly open, it means there’s a real battle brewing for Fall, Nelson Jr., and Thomas to prove they deserve a longer look. As training camp kicks off, every drill, every scrimmage, is going to be a chance for these guys to show they belong. It’s going to be wild watching who steps up and makes the most of this shot!
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Originally reported by Liberty Ballers.
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