PHILADELPHIA– UPDATE (July 17): F Nemanja Bjelica will no longer sign with the Sixers as he plans to return to Europe.
Bjelica, 30, was originally supposed to take his physical shortly after striking a verbal agreement earlier this month.
However, according to Keith Pompey, that physical never occurred due to problems with Bjelica’s visa.
Now, it appears that he will stay with his family in Europe.
PREVIOUSLY: The Sixers have added a veteran big man to their front court.
The team has agreed to a one-year deal with F Nemanja Bjelica.
Bjelica, 30, was a key bench contributor for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, averaging 6.8 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game.
He will provide the Sixers with a stretch-four option, as Bjelica shot 41.5% from three-point range last season.