Philadelphia 76ers sign F Patrick Baldwin Jr

Patrick Baldwin Jr.'s signing earns a C- Contract Value Index (CVI)—a below-average value proposition that reflects neither bargain nor egregious overpay, but rather a neutral, filler-level arrangement with modest upside risk. Without explicit contract details in this transaction (no AAV, years, or total value disclosed), the value read rests on fundamental roster construction logic: the Sixers are adding a depth forward days before the Finals, which suggests a short-term, low-cost deal—likely a minimum-salary signing or two-way slot—designed to fill a rotation gap rather than a meaningful rotation upgrade. Baldwin Jr. profiles as a developmental or reserve-level talent, meaning even at minimum dollars, the CVI reflects fair value only if expectations are calibrated to that tier; any assumption of consistent rotation minutes or meaningful playoff impact would push this into overpay territory. The timing is playoff-urgent, not patient cap-building, so the deal should be evaluated as tactical depth insurance rather than a long-term value bet. With the Finals three days away, this is a low-leverage, low-stakes addition that neither helps nor hurts the Sixers' financial flexibility—a C- is the correct read: you're paying market rate for a role player, and that's acceptable for a mid-tier salary-floor plug, nothing more.