PHILADELPHIA — Fan favorite and 7-foot-6 giant Tacko Fall is officially making his way back to the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that they have signed the Senegalese center, alongside guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas, to training camp contracts.
According to league sources, all three players signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deals, giving Fall an opportunity to compete during preseason camp in Camden, New Jersey, for a spot in the organization.
The Path Back to the League
Tacko Fall, 30, last suited up for an NBA game during the 2021–22 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before that stint, he spent two seasons with the Boston Celtics after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft. Across 37 career NBA appearances, Fall averaged 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and almost a block per game in limited minutes.
After being waived in 2022, Fall took his talents overseas, playing productive minutes in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) with the Ningbo Rockets and Nanjing Monkey Kings, as well as a short run with the New Zealand Breakers. His return gives the Sixers rare length and rim deterrence to test throughout camp.
Quick Look: Tacko Fall Career Profile
| Metric / Detail | Info |
| Height | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Wingspan | 8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) |
| Previous NBA Teams | Boston Celtics (2019–21), Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–22) |
| Last Overseas Club | Ningbo Rockets (CBA) |
| Current Sixers Status | Exhibit 10 Training Camp Deal |
What Does an Exhibit 10 Contract Mean for Tacko Fall?
An Exhibit 10 deal is a single-season, minimum-salary NBA contract with specific roster flexibilities:
- Two-Way Conversion: Philadelphia holds the option to convert Fall’s deal into an open Two-Way slot before the regular season begins.
- G League Bonus: If waived prior to the regular season, Fall can earn a financial bonus (up to $91,000) if he signs and spends at least 60 days with Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.
Can Tacko Fall Make the Final 76ers Roster?
Breaking into Philadelphia’s primary 15-man roster will be an uphill battle. With MVP center Joel Embiid anchoring the interior, Fall’s primary value lies in short-burst rim protection, situational matchups, and providing size during high-intensity practice sessions.
However, with Philadelphia possessing an open Two-Way spot, a dominant preseason rim-running showing could easily lock him into Delaware with occasional call-ups to the Wells Fargo Center. For Sixers fans and basketball purists, seeing the 7-foot-6 fan favorite back in an NBA jersey will be one of the most entertaining storylines of the 2026 preseason.
Q1: What kind of contract did Tacko Fall sign with the Philadelphia 76ers?
Ans: Tacko Fall ne Exhibit 10 training camp contract sign kiya hai. Yeh ek single-season, non-guaranteed minimum salary contract hota hai jise Sixers regular season shuru hone se pehle standard Two-Way deal me badal sakte hain, ya phir Fall unke G League affiliate (Delaware Blue Coats) ke liye khel sakte hain.
Q2: When did Tacko Fall last play in the NBA?
Ans: Tacko Fall ne aakhiri baar 2021–22 season me Cleveland Cavaliers ke liye NBA me khela tha. Uske baad unhone Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) aur New Zealand Breakers ke liye overseas basketball khela.
Q3: How tall is Tacko Fall and what is his wingspan?
Ans: Tacko Fall ki listed height 7 feet 6 inches (2.29 m) hai. Unka wingspan 8 feet 4 inches (2.54 m) aur standing reach lagbhag 10 feet 2 inches hai, jo unhe NBA itihas ke tallest players me shumar karta hai.
