76ers add Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas in new offseason signings

The Philadelphia 76ers have announced new offseason signings that bring in center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr., and forward Saint Thomas, according to a report published by Yahoo Sports on Sept. 1. The move adds three players to a team entering the long, roster-building stretch that begins after the season ends and continues through training camp and the regular season’s first roster deadlines.

Tacko Fall is the most notable name among the group because he has not appeared in an NBA game since the 2021-22 season, when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. His previous NBA tenure has primarily been defined by his size and rim-protecting profile, and the 76ers’ decision to bring him in suggests they are looking for at least part-time depth that can change game dynamics around the basket.

The second signing, guard Jameer Nelson Jr., is listed in the Yahoo report as the son of the team’s executive vice president. That family connection adds an internal narrative layer to the transaction, while still leaving the basketball questions front and center: what specific role Nelson Jr. can carve out, how he fits into the team’s guard rotation, and whether he can translate his skill set into consistent NBA-level minutes.

The third player identified in the report is forward Saint Thomas. The name in the report is presented in the transaction as “Saint Thomas,” which means fans will likely need additional confirmation on whether it refers to a full name, a nickname, or a reference to a specific school or background detail that would be clarified in an official roster listing. For now, the basketball impact will depend on his position skill set, size, and ability to handle the physical demands of the NBA game.

These additions also come at a time when NBA rosters are increasingly built through short-term opportunities: players can be brought in to compete for depth roles, to develop with coaching staffs, or to provide organizational flexibility as injury replacements and camp decisions unfold. Without additional verified details beyond the announcement reported by Yahoo Sports, it is best to treat the signings as initial roster moves that set up what will come next during offseason workouts and training camp.

For the 76ers, the immediate watch item is simply how the three signees are used in the months ahead, including whether they earn guaranteed roster spots or function as training-camp competitors. For Fall in particular, the key question will be how quickly he can return to NBA-level conditioning and timing after a multi-season absence, while the most relevant question for Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas is what role they are best suited for in Philadelphia’s system as it takes shape for the next season.