OG Anunoby Makes Knicks Contract Decision Amid 76ers Rumors

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The Philadelphia 76ers have been linked with several players this offseason, as they look to make the most of their available cap space. One such player is OG Anunoby, whose future with the New York Knicks is up in the air.

Anunoby appears to be a player in demand at the moment. The Knicks are believed to be interested in bringing him back as one would expect, while several other teams across the league, including the 76ers, appear to be keeping an eye on the Englishman's situation.

Anunoby's stock has gone up since his move to the Big Apple. According to Bleacher Report, he averaged 14.1 PPG, 4.4 RPG and 1.7 SPG for the Knicks, and the team went 26-6 with him on the floor.

According to Fred Katz, Anunoby has declined his $19.9 million player option for next season. He will now officially become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

The move is not an unexpected one on the part of Anunoby. Heading into free agency, his floor is speculated to be a contract in the region of $35 million per year.

Of course, Anunoby's injury history means that any team interested in signing him should weigh up their options carefully before making a move.

At this point in time, Anunoby re-signing with the Knicks is believed to be the most likely outcome this summer. But things can change quickly in basketball.

The 76ers are believed to be eyeing high-profile players like Paul George, Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, Brandon Ingram and more.

Missing out on them is a very real possibility though and in such a scenario, signing someone like Anunoby could prove to be a very good alternate plan for the 76ers.