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Sixers invite former NBA center Tacko Fall to training camp

The Philadelphia 76ers have invited 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to training camp, the team announced Tuesday. Fall, who last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season, is one of several big men vying for a backup role behind Joel Embiid.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 1–2, 2026 Published 2h ago

The Philadelphia 76ers have invited free-agent center Tacko Fall to training camp, the team announced Tuesday. The 7-foot-6, 30-year-old last played in the NBA with Cleveland during the 2021-22 season, and has spent the last several years playing internationally.

A Return to the NBA

Fall, one of the tallest players in league history, appeared in 11 games for the Cavaliers during the 2021-22 season. He previously played two seasons with the Boston Celtics from 2019 to 2021, appearing in 26 total games. Across his career, the Senegal native has averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 37 career NBA games, according to the New York Post.

Since leaving the NBA, Fall has played in China's CBA and Australia's NBL, the New York Post reported. He spent last season with the Ningbo Rockets in China. Over four seasons overseas, Fall averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 18.1 minutes per game, according to the Associated Press (AP) and the New York Post. The New York Post noted that Fall's deal is non-guaranteed, meaning he will have to earn a spot on the 76ers' roster.

Sixers' Center Picture

The Sixers, who signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown in the offseason, are looking for center depth behind Joel Embiid, the Associated Press reported. Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti are the other two centers on the roster, according to the AP. The New York Post noted that Embiid has not appeared in more than 39 games since the 2022-23 season.

Philadelphia also extended a training camp invitation to forward Saint Thomas, who averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists for Philadelphia's G League affiliate last season, the AP reported.

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Associated Press

Framing: Announces the 76ers' invitation of former NBA center Tacko Fall to training camp. — neutral and factual

as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that they have invited Tacko Fall to training camp.
Tacko Fall is 7-foot-6 and 30 years old.
Fall last played in the NBA with Cleveland during the 2021-22 season.
Fall played in 37 games for Boston and Cleveland from 2020-22.
The Sixers signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown in the offseason.
The Sixers are inexperienced at center behind Joel Embiid, with Adem Bona (23) and Ariel Hukporti (24) as the other two centers on the roster.
Philadelphia is also giving forward Saint Thomas a camp invite.

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New York Post

Framing: Tacko Fall returning to the NBA on a 76ers training camp deal

as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Tacko Fall signed a training camp deal with the 76ers, announced Tuesday
Fall is 7-foot-6 and one of the tallest players in league history
He hasn't appeared in an NBA game since late 2021, when he played 11 games for the Cavaliers
Since then, Fall spent time in the Chinese Basketball Association and Australia's NBL
Fall, 30, previously played two seasons with the Celtics in 2019-2020 and 2020-21, appearing in 26 total games
The addition signals Philadelphia's need for backup center help behind Joel Embiid, who hasn't appeared in more than 39 games since the 2022-23 season
Free agent addition Ariel Hukporti and second-year big man Adem Bona are set to back up Embiid
Fall's deal is non-guaranteed, meaning he will have to earn his way onto the 76ers' roster
He spent last season with the Ningbo Rockets in China
Fall averaged 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block in 1 minutes per game during four years overseas
Fall averaged 2 points and 4 rebounds in 37 career NBA games

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Philadelphia 76ers invited Tacko Fall to training camp, as announced on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimTacko Fall is 7-foot-6 and 30 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimFall last played in the NBA with Cleveland during the 2021-22 season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimFall played in 37 games for Boston and Cleveland from 2020-22.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe 76ers signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown in the offseason.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimThe Sixers are inexperienced at center behind Joel Embiid, with Adem Bona (23) and Ariel Hukporti (24) as the other two centers on the roster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC, New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimPhiladelphia is also giving forward Saint Thomas a camp invite.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimFall hasn't appeared in an NBA game since late 2021, when he played 11 games for the Cavaliers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimSince then, Fall spent time in the Chinese Basketball Association and Australia's NBL.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimFall previously played two seasons with the Celtics in 2019-2020 and 2020-21, appearing in 26 total games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimThe addition signals Philadelphia's need for backup center help behind Joel Embiid, who hasn't appeared in more than 39 games since the 2022-23 season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimFall's deal is non-guaranteed, meaning he will have to earn his way onto the 76ers' roster.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimHe spent last season with the Ningbo Rockets in China.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC
ClaimFall averaged 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 18.1 minutes per game during his four years overseas.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC, Associated Press as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC
ClaimFall averaged 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 37 career NBA games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via New York Post as of Sep 2, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Associated Press, New York Post 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02