Amir Johnson is returning to Philly on a one-year deal, according to multiple published reports.
Johnson, 31, averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds a game for the Sixers last season.
ESPN story on free agent Amir Johnson agreeing to a one-year deal to stay with the 76ers. https://t.co/NBpK9072vT
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2018
The contract is for the veteran minimum of $2.393 million.
Per ESPN:
Sixers coach Brett Brown — now the interim president of basketball operations — considers Johnson an important culture builder with his young core.
The Sixers are signing back two important leadership pieces, Johnson and guard JJ Redick, on one-year deals.
Philadelphia also acquired Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler in a trade on Friday.
