On July 5, Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer reported the Philadelphia 76ers would use their mid-level exception to sign Nemanja Bjelica, a stretch four who shot 41.5 percent from three last season.
Then, nearly two weeks later, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Bjelica would not be returning to the NBA, instead opting to stay overseas and play for a Euroleague club. Ultimately, the back-and-forth saga resulted in Bjelica craving long-term stability and the 6-foot-10 big man is reportedly in talks with the Sacramento Kings, hammering out a deal that secures his NBA future for more than just one season.