Jabari Walker Signs Contract Extension with 76ers

Former Colorado star's new deal highlights struggles of current Buffaloes program

Feb. 18, 2026 at 12:31pm

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Jabari Walker, a former standout forward for the Colorado Buffaloes, has signed a two-year, $3.35 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 57th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Walker has carved out a solid role with the 76ers this season, averaging 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game. His new deal is the first extension of his pro career and signals the 76ers' belief in him as part of their future.

Why it matters

Walker's success in the NBA serves as a reminder of the talent that has come through the Colorado program under coach Tad Boyle, even as the current Buffaloes team struggles. Several other former Colorado players, like Derrick White and Tristan da Silva, are also thriving in the NBA, highlighting the program's ability to develop NBA-caliber talent.

The details

Walker was originally signed by the 76ers on a two-way deal but played his way into their regular rotation this season. The 6-foot-7, 237-pound forward is known for his rugged rebounding and interior defense, as well as his vertical threat at the rim. He had a standout career at Colorado, earning All-Pac-12 honors and leading the team in scoring and rebounding as a junior.

  • Jabari Walker signed a two-year, $3.35 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Jabari Walker

A 6-foot-7, 237-pound forward who was selected 57th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and has carved out a solid role with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game this season.

Tad Boyle

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team, who has developed numerous NBA-caliber players during his tenure.

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What’s next

The 76ers will continue to rely on Jabari Walker as a key role player off the bench as they push for a high seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The takeaway

Jabari Walker's contract extension with the 76ers is a testament to the talent pipeline that coach Tad Boyle has built at Colorado, even as the current Buffaloes team struggles. Walker's success, along with that of other former Colorado players in the NBA, highlights the program's ability to develop NBA-caliber talent.