The Philadelphia 76ers have signed French wing Rayan Rupert to a one-year two-way NBA contract, according to ESPN reports on Friday, July 3, 2026.
The 22-year-old unrestricted free agent became available after the Memphis Grizzlies declined to extend a qualifying offer, as reported by Shams Charania and Noah Levick.
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Rupert, who stands 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, has appeared in 155 career NBA games, splitting time between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis.
His career averages stand at 4.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
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However, he flourished during a late-season 16-game stretch with the shorthanded Grizzlies, posting 12.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
The signing is the first two-way contract executed under Mike Gansey since he became president of basketball operations for Philadelphia.
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Rupert joins the 76ers amid a massive offseason roster overhaul, highlighted by Wednesday's blockbuster acquisition of All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in exchange for forward Paul George and multiple draft picks.
