Report: Sixers, Furkan Aldemir agree to terms on 4-year, $12-million deal
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Help is on the way for the reeling Philadelphia 76ers.
According to a report from Marc Stein of ESPN, the Sixers have come to terms with Turkish big Furkan Aldemir on a four-year deal worth $12 million. Stein added that the first two years of Aldemir's deal is guaranteed.
Not much is known about Aldemir, who stands at 6-foot-9, weighing 230 pounds. The 23-year-old currently plays power forward in the Turkish Basketball League, where he has averaged 7.8 points and 6.2 rebounds this season.
Aldemir was drafted 53rd overall in 2012 by the Los Angeles Clippers. His draft rights were eventually acquired by the Sixers by way of the Houston Rockets.
A highlight mix of Aldemir's accomplishments in the Turkish Basketball League can be seen below.