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The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to bring back Nico Batum, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Kyle Lowry next season, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Sixers, who are reportedly looking to add a max player to the roster, could have up to $65 million in free agency.

Batum, Oubre, and Lowry each mesh well with Joel Embiid and could return for a smaller salary.

Oubre may have played himself into a mid-level exception worth $8 million, according to league sources.

Via Keith Pompey/The Philadelphia Inquirer

This is absolutely not what the articles says. It just says ' a source said Nico Batum, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Kyle Lowry are the free agents the team most likely would like to re-sign.' And the article specifically notes multiple scenarios in which they won't return.

I couldve sworn Batum said the 23-24 season was going to be his final in the nba. wasnt he planning on playing for France moving forward?