The Sixers were informed on Sunday that Eric Gordon declined his $3.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season. However, there is a reported possibility that he can return to Philadelphia on a new deal. That doesn't mean he's for sure coming back, but it is very easy to see why the possibility is there.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. A return to the 76ers is still possible, sources said. Because Gordon signed a two-year deal at the veterans minimum last summer, the Sixers would have incurred a $3.4 million cap hit if he opted in.

On the final day of the regular season, Kelly Oubre Jr. kept referring to the 76ers as “we” when speaking about next season. Oubre was asked whether his hope was to remain in Philly next season. The 29-year-old noted that the NBA is a business but added,