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The Los Angeles Clippers acquired center/forward Johni Broome and a second-round pick in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on X on Tuesday.
In exchange for Broome and the second-round pick, the 76ers received cash considerations. This move allows Philadelphia to stay under the first and second luxury tax apron after signing free agents LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
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Broome's Rookie Season in the NBA
The 76ers drafted Broome out of Auburn with the No. 35 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Named the 2025 SEC Player of the Year in his final collegiate season, Broome's rookie season was highly anticipated.
However, Broome suffered a right knee lateral meniscus tear in February. The injury limited him to 11 regular season games but he was able to return in time for two playoff games in May. He played eight total minutes across Games 1 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks.
In his 11 regular season games, Broome also got limited minutes, averaging just five minutes per game. He averaged 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists during those games.
Broome showed high potential in NBA Summer League in July, as he averaged 14.6 points and nine rebounds in three games. The 24-year-old is now healthy and will look to bounce back from his knee injury in his second season in 2026-27.
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