The leader of Real Madrid is close to returning to the NBA

A forward for Real Madrid, Guerschon Yabusele, is close to returning to the NBA. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Yabusele is "actively negotiating" a move from the Madrid club to the Philadelphia 76ers.

His contract with Real Madrid includes a buyout clause of $2.5 million, which Yabusele is expected to pay before signing with the Sixers.

During the 2024 Olympics, Yabusele delivered an impressive performance, averaging 14.0 points and 3.3 rebounds, helping the French national team secure a silver medal. He stood out in the playoffs, averaging 19.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in games against Canada, Germany, and the USA.

It’s worth noting that a few years ago, the French player spent two seasons with the Boston Celtics, where he was a role player without a permanent spot in the lineup. Since 2021, he has played for Real Madrid, winning the Spanish championship and the EuroLeague.