The 2025 NBA Draft is over and now it’s time for the undrafted free agent market to get rolling.
The Sixers moved quickly to reportedly sign Wake Forest guard Hunter Sallis to a two-way contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Wake Forest's Hunter Sallis has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2025
Sallis was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and chose to go to Gonzaga. He struggled in his first two seasons there and then transferred to Wake Forest. With the Demon Deacons, he took on a much bigger offensive role and shined in 2023-24. He averaged 18.0 points a game and shot over 40% from three. He entered the 2024 NBA Draft but decided to withdraw his name and play his senior season.
While he still scored the ball at a high rate in 2024-25, his efficiency dipped, especially from deep. He shot just 27.7 from three. If Sallis had come out last season, there’s a strong chance he would’ve been drafted. Instead, he comes to the Sixers as an undrafted free agent.
Though Sallis only measures around 6-foot-4, he does boast a 6-foot-10 wingspan and has elite athleticism. He showed the ability to create his own shot and was a strong finisher thanks to his athleticism and body control. He also increased his free throw rate, a skill he could improve even further. He’s just an OK playmaker and he did turn the ball over quite a bit. He’ll also need to put on weight and gain functional strength to compete with NBA players.
The shot is going to be the biggest factor for Sallis. He did hit a career-high 80.4% of his free throws last season, but had only one good college season shooting the ball from three. Perhaps with a smaller usage rate, NBA spacing and more catch-and-shoot opportunities, he could become more consistent.
Yes, it’s another guard for the Sixers, but we’re talking about a two-way here. Daryl Morey and company did well to find an intriguing player that could have NBA talent. That’s the best you can hope for in an undrafted free agent.