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The Sixers Are Running Low on Time With Jabari Walker

Walker is close to exhausting his 50-game limit on the Sixers' two-way list, forcing a potential contract conversion as deadline pressure grows.
The Feb. 5 deadline could trigger Walker’s conversion to a standard contract, impacting the team’s tax situation and roster flexibility.
If converted, Walker and Barlow could cost the team around $1.4 million more against the cap, influencing tax calculations.
The Sixers are considering salary-dump options, including Quentin Grimes and potentially Kelly Oubre Jr., to stay under the tax line.
The team has discussed multiple avenues, including potential moves involving Eric Gordon or Johni Broome, depending on available salary relief.
Marc Stein noted, via reporting, that Walker and Barlow are expected to be converted 'at some point during the regular season'.
The article flags the broader context of luxury tax concerns shaping late-season roster decisions for the Sixers.
The analysis compiles data from Spotrac, RealGM, NBA.com, PBPStats, Cleaning the Glass, and Basketball Reference to project costs.
The piece situates Walker’s status within the broader Sixers’ two-way and roster-management strategy ahead of February’s deadline.
The article is authored by Bryan Toporek and is published with attribution and sport-specific sourcing.

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