76ers add Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp contracts

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Tacko Fall and Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp contracts, additions that give the team another chance to evaluate unconventional size and guard play during the preseason stretch.

Fall is the marquee name of the pair because of his rare physical profile. For Philadelphia, bringing in a player of that stature can matter beyond box-score production, since training camp is often where staff decide how they want to defend with different lineups, including options that can change spacing and shot-contest dynamics in practice.

Nelson Jr., meanwhile, is another long look in a guard role for a roster that continues to refine its backcourt depth. For teams, training camp contracts can be a low-risk way to see whether a player can translate skill sets into habits that fit the organization’s approach, especially during the grind of scrimmages and camp stretches.

Training camp contracts are not the same as guaranteed roster spots. Even when a player earns a real opportunity, the final decisions usually come after preseason performance, availability, and fit within the rotation plans being built for the regular season.

Beyond individual evaluation, these signings also reflect a broader NBA calendar reality. As rosters settle, teams use camp to look for reliable practice contributors and to pressure-test the durability of role players against high-intensity opposition. In Philadelphia’s case, adding a very large center candidate and a guard with a clear offensive identity theme can widen the set of looks the coaching staff is working with.

For fans, the most practical way to track what these moves mean is to watch how each player is used in camp settings. Fall’s role will likely be tied to his ability to defend around the rim and hold his position in team concepts, while Nelson Jr.’s value will be judged on decision-making, shooting quality, and how he handles pace against live pressure.

The next step will be whether either addition secures a spot as camp progresses, either through a preseason roster move or by earning enough traction to be carried into the next phase of roster construction.