Labaron Philon Jr.

Next game

@CLE· Fri Nov 6Game preview →

2026-27 season

GP

5

MIN

7.0

PTS

2.4

REB

1.0

AST

0.2

STL

0.0

BLK

0.0

3PM

0.4

FG%

38.5

Game log

Latest news

• Philon produced five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 13 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.

  After going scoreless in four minutes during his NBA debut Saturday against Milwaukee, Philon saw an expanded role Sunday and scored his first regular-season points. The rookie guard knocked down his first NBA three-pointer and provided a modest spark off the bench. The 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft remains a developmental option for Philadelphia and holds limited fantasy appeal in his current role.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 26

• Philon (coach's decision) didn't play during Tuesday's 106-100 victory over the Knicks.

  There was some hope the rookie first-rounder would open the season as Tyrese Maxey's backup at point guard, but Anfernee Simons took on that role in the opener. Philon's fantasy value appears to be more pronounced in dynasty leagues.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 21

• Philon logged 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 144-106 preseason loss to Boston.

  Philon led the 76ers in both assists and three-pointers in Saturday's loss, and he finished tied with Jabari Walker as the team's second-leading scorer behind VJ Edgecombe (19 points). Philon was the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, but the rookie's role this season is a bit muddied given the strength of Philadelphia's starting lineup and veteran role players like Anfernee Simons (undisclosed) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest).

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 11

• Philon finished with six points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.

  Philon struggled with his shot but didn't commit a turnover while receiving an extended look in Philadelphia's preseason opener. The rookie should continue to see opportunities during the preseason as the 76ers evaluate their backcourt depth.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 6

• Philon faces plenty of competition for minutes and an uncertain role heading into his rookie campaign, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

  Selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Philon will likely have to impress to take on a steady role after the 76ers added Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Anfernee Simons, Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) this offseason. Philon will need to prove he can be effective off the ball to see meaningful burn on a nightly basis during his rookie season, as the 76ers have plenty of ball-handlers ahead of him. The 20-year-old's off-ball movement and ability to hit catch-and-shoot threes could play a large part in his playing time, considering the Sixers also have Simons to handle the rock off the bench. Philon will also have to hold his own defensively to stay on the court. He earned All-SEC First Team honors with Alabama in 2025-26, averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 39.9 percent from beyond the arc in 30.9 minutes per game.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 13

• Philon (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

  Philon will take a seat for the 76ers' Summer League finale. The rookie first-rounder scored at least 15 points in all four of his Las Vegas Summer League appearances, during which he averaged 18.5 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest.

  RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 18