Watch CBS News

Sixers Acquire First-Round Pick, JaVale McGee From Nuggets

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers have acquired a first-round pick for absorbing JaVale McGee and his contract from the Denver Nuggets. In return, the Sixers send the rights of Cenk Akyol to the Nuggets.

The first-round pick comes from the Nuggets via the Oklahoma City Thunder and is protected 1-18 in 2015.

McGee makes $11.25 million this season and $12 million next season, before becoming an unrestricted free-agent in 2016.

The Sixers could potentially have three first-round picks in this year's draft.

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.