The 76ers are waiving big man Norvel Pelle, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer tweets.
Pelle’s $1.52MM contract for next season would have become guaranteed if he hadn’t been waived by Friday. The 6’10” Pelle spent much of his professional career playing in the G League and overseas prior to making his NBA debut last season.
He appeared in 24 games, posting averages of 2.4 PPG and 3.0 RPG in 9.7 MPG. He also made one postseason cameo.
Not sure I like that move. Not like they can resign him cheaper. Shouldn’t give up on a true shot blocker. 0 Embiid Backups on the roster. And any replacement will cost more bc they arent in their 2nd year.
Philly knows that embiid can’t play an 82 game season. Pelle isn’t a reliable option for when hes(embiid) either hurt or needs rest. They will probably nab a faried, noah type player.
Idk well see… I just don’t see a cheap enough option.
you just said Faried or Noah type of player ♂️
Maybe he’ll be back as the 2nd 2 way
True
Morey don’t use centers
Morey’s not the coach.
Yeah I don’t get this move.
The only thing that would make sense is if there’s a trade on the table that’s bringing another big in.
Because I think the Sixers will use their MLE on a backup big for Embiid.