Reports: Sixers Ink James Ennis, Shake Milton To New Deals
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Sixers continued to add to their roster on Tuesday with a pair of guards. According to reports, the team re-signed James Ennis and Shake Milton to deals.
Ennis and the team agreed a two-year deal for a reported $4.1 million with a second-year option. He came over to the Sixers at the trade deadline last season and played big minutes during the team's playoff run and averaged 5.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 18 games.
Free agent James Ennis has agreed to a two-year, $4.1M deal to return to Philadelphia, with second-year player option, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Ennis turned down more salary from multiple teams to return to a championship contender.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2019
Milton is reportedly signing a four-year deal to stay with the team. The 22-year-old guard appeared in 20 games for the Sixers and also spent time in the G-League.
The #76ers and Shake Milton have agreed to a four-year contract, a source tells ESPN.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 2, 2019
These two moves add much needed depth to the Sixers back court as NBA free agency enters its first full week.