Valencia Basket Advances in Pursuit of Trendon Watford

Valencia Basket is moving for an NBA-experienced profile. According to BasketNews, the orange club is in advanced negotiations with Trendon Watford, a 25-year-old American small forward standing 6'8", who became a free agent after leaving the Philadelphia 76ers.

The deal has not yet been announced, but the scenario is well underway. Watford hit the market after the Sixers declined to exercise their team option for the second year of his contract, a situation that opened the door for him to consider offers outside the NBA.

Valencia is seeking physicality, size, and versatility on the perimeter, and Watford fits that profile. He is not a pure shooter or corner specialist. Rather, he is a big wing capable of playing multiple positions, putting the ball on the floor, contributing on the glass, and creating advantages through his basketball IQ.

He spent his last season with Philadelphia, averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 16 minutes per game. In November, he delivered a standout performance against the Toronto Raptors, recording 20 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists—a showcase of what he can contribute when given space and confidence.

In total, Watford has appeared in 270 NBA games across the Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2 assists. His best season came in 2024/25 with Brooklyn, when he posted 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 21 minutes.

For Valencia, this would be a signing with a clear rationale: adding a still-young player with real NBA experience and room to grow in Europe. A physical profile with the ability to do multiple things and one who could fit well into a roster that needs legs, size, and scoring from perimeter positions.