{"id":87027,"date":"2024-07-23T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T15:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=87027"},"modified":"2024-07-23T12:13:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:13:15","slug":"report-nba-champion-guard-joining-the-philadelphia-76ers-reggie-jackson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/23\/report-nba-champion-guard-joining-the-philadelphia-76ers-reggie-jackson\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Champion Guard Signs With the Philadelphia 76ers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski, guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jacksre01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reggie Jackson<\/a> will sign with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/17\/three-forward-options-for-the-philadelphia-76ers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia 76ers.<\/a> Earlier in the offseason, Jackson accepted his player option to remain with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/24\/denver-nuggets-champion-makes-decision-on-player-option-reggie-jackson\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Nuggets<\/a>. The Nuggets, however, eventually traded Jackson to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/08\/hornets-roster-decision-resonates-throughout-nba\/\" target=\"_self\">Charlotte Hornets<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/sports\/charlotte-hornets\/article290210489.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roderick Boone<\/a>&#8216;s report of Charlotte waiving Jackson broke shortly before Wojnarowski&#8217;s report.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ESPN Sources: Veteran guard Reggie Jackson \u2014 who agreed on a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets \u2014 plans to join the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uWaWGdB5Dk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/uWaWGdB5Dk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1815756373281378643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Jackson spent parts of the last two seasons with the Nuggets, winning a championship with them in 2023. During his time with the Nuggets, the Boston College alum averaged 9.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. The 13-year veteran also spent time with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/22\/who-should-fill-the-thunders-final-roster-spot\/\" target=\"_self\">Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/23\/make-or-break-season-former-pistons-fifth-overall-pick-faces-pressure-jaden-ivey\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Pistons<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/20\/los-angeles-clippers-pretenders-or-contenders-in-2024-25-one-nba-owner-believes-the-latter\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>NBA Champion Guard Signs With the Philadelphia 76ers<\/h2>\n<h3>What Reggie Jackson Provides to the 76ers<\/h3>\n<p>Jackson is a seasoned veteran with championship experience. Outside of Jackson, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowryky01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Lowry<\/a>, who won a championship with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/23\/raptors-resolve-unique-sasha-vezenkov-situation-with-roster-move\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Raptors<\/a> in 2019, is the only member currently with the 76ers who has a title. Furthermore, recently-signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/martica02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caleb Martin<\/a>, formerly of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/22\/heat-nikola-jovic-injury-update-paris-olympics\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Heat<\/a>, is the only additional player with NBA Finals experience.<\/p>\n<p>On the court, Jackson is a very solid backup who can provide spot starts when needed. Last season, Nuggets star point guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/murraja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamal Murray<\/a> missed a lot of time due to injuries. In his place, Jackson provided solid minutes in the lineup. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/05\/03\/nuggets-reggie-jackson-unexpected-role\/\" target=\"_self\">Jackson<\/a> spoke about assuming a larger role, saying he was &#8220;just happy to step up and do my part.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Reggie Jackson today on if he was expecting to have as big of a role this season as he&#8217;s had: &#8220;No, definitely not. We&#8217;ve got one of the best point guards in the league. Unfortunately, it hasn&#8217;t been the healthiest season for him, so just happy to step up and do my part.&#8221; <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/guWvqzjotA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/guWvqzjotA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HarrisonWind\/status\/1786214567489499591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Jackson is a reliable guard who can play both guard positions. He plays an offense-heavy type of game, but he is not a horrible defender. With the team having recently re-signed Lowry and drafted point guard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mccaija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jared McCain<\/a> in the 2024 NBA Draft, it would not be a surprise if Jackson sees a lot of time playing shooting guard.<\/p>\n<h3>The Last Word on Reggie Jackson and the Philadelphia 76ers<\/h3>\n<p>Signing Jackson is just one more move the 76ers made in what has been a busy offseason. This summer, the 76ers signed star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/georgpa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul George<\/a> and veterans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gordoer01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Gordon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/drumman01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andre Drummond<\/a>, and Martin. Additionally, they re-signed Lowry and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/o\/oubreke01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kelly Oubre<\/a> and gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maxeyty01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-23_bbr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrese Maxey<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/04\/philadelphia-76ers-agree-to-contract-extension-with-all-star-tyrese-maxey\/\" target=\"_self\">five-year contract<\/a>. The 76ers look like a much different team than the one that lost to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/22\/former-knicks-all-rookie-member-langston-galloway-hopes-to-get-back-in-nba\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Knicks<\/a> in the first round of the playoffs. How much better they will be is going to be worth monitoring next season. Furthermore, it will be interesting to see how this new-look 76ers team can compete with some of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to ESPN&#8217;s Adrian Wojnarowski, guard Reggie Jackson will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Earlier in the offseason, Jackson accepted his player option to remain with the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets, however, eventually traded Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets. Roderick Boone&#8216;s report of Charlotte waiving Jackson broke shortly before Wojnarowski&#8217;s report. ESPN Sources: Veteran guard [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4631,"featured_media":80281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1608,7,20,2,62,3,13],"tags":[1890,446,109,49067,2624,319,50,170,2478],"class_list":["post-87027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","category-hornets","category-nuggets","category-featured","category-nba","category-news","category-76ers","tag-caleb-martin","tag-eric-gordon","tag-jamal-murray","tag-jared-mccain","tag-kelly-oubre","tag-kyle-lowry","tag-paul-george","tag-reggie-jackson","tag-tyrese-maxey"],"modified_by":"Elie Deglaoui","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}