LAS VEGAS _ The 76ers came close to signing Manu Ginobili in free agency, according to Yahoo Sports.
The website reported that Ginobili ultimately re-signed with the San Antonio Spurs for a one-year, $14 million deal. However, the Spurs were originally offering him a one-year, $3 million deal.
They were forced to offer more money after the Sixers offered Ginobili a two-year guaranteed deal, Yahoo said. The first year was for between $16 million and $17 million, according to the report.
The website added that Ginobili, who will turn 39 later this month, was strongly considering the Sixers' offer. The two-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion has played his entire 14-year NBA career with the Spurs.