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Recent 76ers Player Reportedly Claimed By Spurs

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 2/16/23

Recently, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the Philadelphia 76ers signed Mac McClung, and to make room, they waived Julian Champagnie.

Champagnie is a 21-year-old rookie who went undrafted this past summer.

He will not have to wait long to find a new home, as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the San Antonio Spurs have claimed the former Pitt star.

Via Wojnarowski: "The Spurs claimed Julian Champagnie off waivers, source tells ESPN."

Champagnie only played in two games for the 76ers, but he has appeared in 32 G League games this season.

In 14 Showcase Cup games, he averaged 21.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest (while shooting 46.5% from the field).

Meanwhile, he has also played 18 regular season games with averages of 14.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest (while shooting 41.9% from the field).

For the Spurs, adding a young player who has done well in the G League is a smart move.

The franchise is in rebuilding mode, and won't be competing for the NBA Playoffs in 2023.

They are currently the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 14-45 record in 59 games.

Therefore, the Spurs can spend their time evaluating and developing young talent that could help them in the future.

This could end up being a good situation for Champagnie, because the 76ers (38-19) are a contender (third seed in the Eastern Conference), who is win-now mode which can make it hard for a young player to develop.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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