The 76ers intend to waive veteran center/forward Montrezl Harrell, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Harrell declined his $2.76 million player option for the veteran’s minimum at the end of the season — but then signed a new deal in which he was set to get a small raise, at $2.89 million. His contract was reportedly fully guaranteed.
Still, he suffered a knee injury and made him the odd man out in a “roster crunch,” Charania noted.
Harrell, 29, is 6-foot-7 and averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 57 games last season, his first with the Sixers. He has also spent time with the Hornets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Rockets since entering the NBA in 2015.
He appeared in just two playoff games with Philadelphia. Per Charania, the Sixers will continue to support Harrell’s rehab and recovery.
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