If there is one negative thing the Philadelphia 76ers did this season which fans have always loathed, it is the string of moves they pulled off at the trade deadline. The Jared McCain trade will never be an acceptable proposition among the fanbase, even in hindsight, but another one which cannot evade any fan's sight was the decision they made in the aftermath of the cut-off –– signing Dalen Terry to a two-way deal.
To make matters even more baffling, the 76ers somehow saw something in the former first-round pick to convert his deal into a standard NBA contract. Now, as if clockwork, theyy are poised to drop the hammer on him this offseason, as his very addition to the fold never really made sense one way or the other.
Terry, who was selected by the Bulls as the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has never really gotten a fair shake in his first four seasons as a pro. As unfortunate as that may sound, there is a good reason why –– the 23-year-old wing is way too limited in numerous aspects of the game, and he does not really tout a standout skill to pull as leverage for more playing time.
The 76ers are extremely likely to part ways with Dalen Terry this summer
In converting his two-way contract into a standard NBA deal, the 76ers included a team option for the 2026-27 season. His deal amounts to $2.6 million, and at this juncture, while that is definitely not too onerous for the front office, there are much better uses for that kind of money. Simply put, it does not make much sense for Philly to stick with Terry.
Terry's skill set is too thin that the only NBA-caliber side to his game that he can consistently exhibit is his defense. He is certainly one of the better defenders on the roster, but there is a reason why that has not been enough for him to net more minutes (even back when he was still with the Bulls).
The Arizona product cannot hit a three-pointer to save his life (being a career 31.4 percent shooter on low volume, at that). He is not really a good rebounding wing despite his defensive activity, which is a strange mix. He will never be mistaken for a playmaker –– primary or secondary. His offensive acuity is just not there.
A team with ample bench scoring could probably have more use for a defensive specialist like Dalen Terry. The 76ers, already sapped of offensive presence in their second unit, simply cannot afford another one-trick pony like him. Therefore, it is high time to let him go.
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