The Sixers open 2026 NBA Summer League play Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, giving fans their first look at first-round pick Labaron Philon Jr., a healthy Johni Broome and several newcomers hoping to make an impression on the organization. Here's who to watch.
Philon was selected by the Sixers in last month's draft with the 22nd overall pick. Philon spent two years at Alabama, and in his sophomore season, he blossomed into one of the better scoring guards in the NCAA.
A crafty scorer and creator with the ball in his hands, Philon consistently finds space in the lanes to unleash his floater, which he can hit with both hands. He is also willing to involve his teammates when defenses collapse to him. Philon should get a lot of reps in Summer League to show Sixers coaches that he is ready to compete for rotation minutes this season.
Broome is entering his second season with the Sixers. The second-round pick from 2025 spent much of last season with the G League Blue Coats before missing the remainder of the season after tearing his meniscus. In Delaware, Broome averaged 22.9 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, and put up a 50-point, 17-rebound performance in a win against the College Park Skyhawks.
Relying on polished footwork and finishing around the basket to make up for his lack of athleticism, Broome is strong enough to bang inside and has good hands on the offensive boards. He is very deceptive with his pump fakes and has a nice hook shot that is difficult to defend. He also has a pretty smooth stroke from outside.
Duke Miles went undrafted out of Vanderbilt but found his way onto the Sixers when they signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract. In his final season of college ball, he averaged 16.1 points and 4.5 assists per game.
Miles has a quick release from deep and is comfortable shooting off the dribble. He is unafraid of pulling up from well behind the arc and showing off extended range that forces defenses to stretch out. He also uses his strength to create separation on drives and is a smooth finisher around the rim. His perimeter shooting and shot creation should make him one of the more entertaining players to watch in Las Vegas.
Isaac Johnson is a center out of the University of Hawaii, where he was just named to the All-Big West First Team and led the team to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016. He averaged 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game during the 2025-26 season.
Johnson is one of the most versatile offensive bigs on the roster. Comfortable handling the ball, shooting from the perimeter and making plays as a passer, he'll have an opportunity to show whether that skill set translates against NBA-level competition.
Javonte Campbell spent two seasons at Bowling Green and earned several accolades in the MAC, including Defensive Player of the Year this past season, a First and Third Team selection, and five Player of the Week Honors. Campbell averaged 3.0 steals per game in his sophomore season and was a finalist for the Lefty Driesell Award, which goes to the best defensive player in all of Division I basketball.
Campbell uses his straight-line speed to blow by defenders and get to the rim, but that is his only reliable form of offense. He is not a good shooter nor is he reliable at the free-throw line. He did average 5.1 assists per game, though, so he will look to create for others. His defensive instincts could quickly make him one of Philadelphia's more disruptive Summer League defenders.
Gerald Ayayi arrives from France's top professional league after earning the LNB Pro A's Most Improved Player award and recognition as one of the league's top five players. He is a controlled driver in the lane and can operate well off-ball, too. The experienced French wing will have a chance to show whether his professional experience translates against NBA-caliber athletes.
Drew Cisse played in 35 games for the G League Blue Coats last season and played an important role for the team. He does not have much of an offensive skillset away from the basket, but he is a physical rebounder and solid defender.
Taye Fields is looking to ride the momentum he just created for himself in Austria's Basketball Superliga, where in his rookie season he took home BSL Defensive Player of the Year honors and was named Finals MVP after leading his Hefte Helfen Bulls to the championship. He does so many little things well that contribute to winning: handsy on defense, connective passing, cutting, play-finishing, and more. His rebounding and interior defense could help him stand out in Las Vegas.
JJ Harper has an unorthodox playstyle that keeps defenders on their toes and could translate well to the Summer League setting.
Dante Maddox Jr.'s first season with Okapi Aalstar of the BNXT league could not have gone better with averages of 24.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting almost 47% from deep. He has a very deep offensive bag and can score from all three levels. His scoring ability will be one of the biggest things to watch during Summer League.
Matt Rogers spent last year rehabbing a torn ACL that he suffered in the NCAA First Four in 2025. When healthy, he uses his height to get three-pointers up to a nearly unblockable point, and he is comfortable attacking close-outs as well.
Saint Thomas spent last season with the Blue Coats, where he averaged 12.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He is a sneaky athlete and opportunistic around the basket, but the rest of his game is unrefined.
Nick Townsend is the reigning Ivy League Player of the Year after leading his Yale team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and three-point percentage. Nicknamed "Twinkle Toes" by Yale coach James Jones, Townsend's skill helps to mitigate his lack of speed and athleticism.
Mylik Wilson played last season in the Hungarian A Division, where he averaged 16.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game en route to All-Hungarian League Second Team honors. He is a very good athlete and boasts an adept, all-around game. His athleticism gives him an opportunity to make an impression on both ends of the floor.
DiLeo has steadily climbed the ladder since joining the Sixers in 2021 as a player development intern. He enters his second season as the Summer League head coach.
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