The French power forward's deal is worth $12 million. The Sixers had hoped to retain him, but he leaves Philadelphia as a fan favorite.

Guerschon Yabusele is headed to the New York Knicks, and while retaining the 29-year-old would have been among my top priorities, Watford would have been one of my primary targets with the taxpayer's mid-level exception to replace Yabusele in the event he was departing.

NBA Twitter gives its best reactions to the Philadelphia 76ers bringing in Trendon Watford on a free agency deal.