The 76ers got rid of Johni Broome this offseason, an ouster that definitely came sooner than most people probably expected. Luckily for him, as reported by Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto, he has landed a new gig in the NBA after signing a two-way deal with the Timberwolves, marking his return to the league after getting traded by Philly during the summer and cut by the Clippers before training camp.
Broome, who was selected by the 76ers under then-team president Daryl Morey with the 35th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was made a roster casualty around the time the front office snagged LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in free agency and needed an extra roster spot. Now, he has another opportunity to stick around with his new deal in Minnesota, another team with title aspirations this season.
Former 76ers draft pick Johni Broome lands another two-way contract
The Timberwolves have gotten off to a very respectable start with eight wins and just three losses to their name as of writing, despite playing without Anthony Edwards for most of the season so far. But with their frontcourt needing some more depth after trading both Julius Randle and Naz Reid in the offseason, it was only logical for their front office to fill their final two-way spot with someone like Broome.
The Auburn product, who can play both power forward and center, showed glimpses of being a good scorer for a big man. He spent almost his entire rookie season playing in the G League, where he displayed his scoring ability from both inside and out and his uncanny ability to corral boards, which was one of his main strengths in college.
Broome remains a raw prospect, so his path to playing time remains a bit hazy. That being said, he has a bigger chance of having stronger staying power with the Timberwolves than he ever did with the 76ers, which never really seemed particularly interested in laying down a tangible plan for the young big man to get a consistent role.
The 76ers were never really a good fit for Broome given his style of play and the team's need for a more proven option at his position. Hopefully, he can make the most of his new opportunity, as he still has upside as a scoring big man who can also be a threat outside the paint –– a mix of skills highly valued in today's game.
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