Trendon Watford
#12PF · Philadelphia Sixers
Height
6'8"
Weight
237 lbs
Age
25
College
LSU
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.3"
Reach
8'9.0"
Hand Size
9.5" × 9.5"
D+
C
D
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Trendon, in One Read
On the field, Trendon Watford grades out as a shaky PF for Philadelphia Sixers (D Impact). That places him 71st of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D+, a slight overpay. The public read is mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 265 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 51.5% | 32.8% | 75.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakDLongevityMid-CareerRecentD
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 51.5% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 |  | 44 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 46.9% | D D |
| 2023-24 | | 63 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 52.7% | D- D- |
| 2022-23 |  | 62 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 56.0% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 | | 48 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 53.2% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/10 | vs NYK | L 114-144 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Fri, 5/8 | vs NYK | L 94-108 | 2 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$5.3M
Guaranteed
$5.3M
AAV
$2.5M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Trendon Watford delivered enough rotation-tier impact to earn a D+ Contract Value Index against the NBA pay band. At $2.46M AAV on a two-year deal, he represents sub-replacement-level cost efficiency relative to his 2025-26 production—6.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 2.6 APG across 49 games—which places him squarely in the depth-piece tier rather than a rotation anchor. For a 5-year veteran at age 25, that offensive output combined with a D- performance grade signals a player who has yet to establish a defined role despite five seasons in the league; his 51.9% career field-goal percentage hints at positional versatility and system-dependent upside, but that promise has not translated into consistent impact. The CVI penalty reflects the fundamental tension: his salary sits at a reasonable floor for NBA depth, but his performance does not justify even that modest investment in a league where wings and bigs at his tier typically command either higher production or lower cost. Recent headlines questioning whether he has truly earned his spot and framing his role as ever-changing reinforce that Philadelphia views him as an auditioner rather than a locked-in contributor, a standing unlikely to shift unless he seizes expanded playoff opportunities in the coming weeks. The two-year structure creates minimal cap risk, but it also underscores the organization's hedged bet—low commitment to a player still proving he belongs in a playoff rotation.
Performance Analysis
D-
#71 of 84 Power Forwards
F
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Trendon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Trendon Compares at the Position
Trendon Watford ranks 71st of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Trendon between Kyle Kuzma (D-) just ahead and Carter Bryant (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Kyle KuzmaMilwaukee BucksD-Tolu SmithDetroit PistonsD-Noah ClowneyBrooklyn NetsD-Trendon WatfordD-
Graded lower
Carter BryantSan Antonio SpursTransaction History
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About this player
Trendon Watford is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at PF for the Philadelphia Sixers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Trendon Watford, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment C.
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