Sixers Trade Johni Broome, Second-Round Pick To Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers have finalized a trade sending forward Johni Broome and a future second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. The move provides Philadelphia with necessary financial breathing room as they adjust their roster following the signing of LeBron James. By moving Broome, the 76ers create space to add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope while remaining under their first-apron hard cap.

In exchange, the Clippers send cash considerations to Philadelphia. This transaction allows the 76ers to maintain a smaller, more cost-effective roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. While the draft pick included in the deal is conditional, it marks a significant adjustment to the 76ers’ assets.

Johni Broome, selected 35th overall in the 2025 draft, struggled to find consistent minutes in Philadelphia, appearing in only 11 games during his rookie season. He spent much of his first year with the G League Delaware Blue Coats before a meniscus injury shortened his campaign. The Clippers will acquire his remaining contract using a trade exception from a previous deal.

This move highlights the aggressive roster management currently taking place in Philadelphia as they attempt to balance star acquisitions with salary cap constraints. The team intends to leave a roster spot open for potential future additions later in the season. Meanwhile, the Clippers evaluate whether Broome fits their long-term plans or if the primary value in the transaction was the included draft capital.