Report: 76ers eyeing vet minimums for Morris, Bertans

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to add another veteran to the roster.

The franchise is interested in potentially signing one of Davis Bertans and Marcus Morris Sr. to fill the 14th roster spot, sources told Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The 76ers can only sign either player to the one-year, veteran-minimum salary worth $3.3 million. They're likely to keep a roster spot open during the season.

Morris played with the Sixers this past season after he was acquired from the Clippers as part of the James Harden trade. He spent 37 games in Philadelphia before being dealt to the Indiana Pacers as part of the Buddy Hield trade. The 34-year-old was later waived and signed a 10-day deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers in March, where he closed out the campaign.

The Cavaliers are prepared to offer Morris nearly double the league minimum, according to Pompey. The Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, and Minnesota Timberwolves have also shown interest.

Morris, who was born in Philadelphia, averaged 6.4 points and 2.7 rebounds last season.

"Being home … I just felt so free," Morris said. "I just felt so much love. So it’s like, yeah, man, I would definitely entertain coming back. I just hope … we can get something going hopefully."

Bertans spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets over the 2023 campaign and averaged 6.7 points. The Latvian forward is a career 39% shooter from three.

The Sixers swung big in the offseason, signing All-Star forward Paul George to a four-year deal. They also retained Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Kyle Lowry while adding Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Reggie Jackson in free agency.