Former Illini Malcolm Hill signs Exhibit-10 deal with Philadelphia 76ers

Malcolm Hill is back chasing his NBA dream! After being let go by the New Orleans Pelicans prior to the start of the 2024 season, Hill seemed to have taken some time off from chasing his basketball dream. Understandably, this is so for the class of 2017 Illinois graduate. Hill started off his professional career playing overseas and eventually made his way to short stints on NBA rosters thanks to his strong work in the NBA G-League. In fact, he even had some years on the Chicago Bulls alongside fellow former Illini Ayo Dosunmu. Now, Malcolm Hill has most recently signed an Exhibit-10 deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

He made his way onto the court for the first preseason game of the 2025 NBA season vs the Knicks. In five minutes, Hill scored one bucket and notched one steal. For a team that is always bitten by the injury bug, Hill could find a way on the 76ers roster by showing his reliable two-way play. He is a steady catch-and-shoot option who plays solid defense and rebounds well for his size. The 76ers have a lot of star power at the wing with Paul George, Kelly Oubre, and Quentin Grimes. Because of that, Hill may find difficulty cracking a rotation. However, this preseason will be a good opportunity for Hill to showcase that he belongs in the NBA.

What is an Exhibit-10 deal?

Per Yahoo Sports, an Exhibit-10 deal is a one-year, minimum salary agreement that is NOT guaranteed. However,  players can earn an optional bonus of up to $75,000 that will be rewarded if a player, after he’s waived, spends at least 60 days with a team’s G League affiliate. On the flip side, teams can convert an Exhibit-10 contract into a two-way deal, which involves guaranteed money.

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