The Sixers announced four roster moves, as they began to pare down their roster in anticipation of the season opener on Wednesday, October 30. The team parted ways with guards Vander Blue and Khalif Wyatt, as well as forwards Royce White and Mac Koshwal.
Vander Blue, an undrafted rookie out of Marquette, was solid in his brief stint with the Sixers. The guard averaged 6.2 points per game in preseason action, but it proved to not be enough to make the rebuilding squad.
Norristown native and Temple product Khalif Wyatt was let go after signing a deal with the Sixers in the offseason. Wyatt went undrafted, and although he excelled in the Summer League, saw sparing preseason minutes. Wyatt should have a chance to catch on with another team, as the guard has great scoring ability and loads of potential.
Forward Mac Koshwal signed with the team in the offseason and did little to impress, working his way off the roster.
Somewhat surprising was the release of second-year pro Royce White. The forward battled anxiety issues and a fear of flying, which resulted in him not stepping on an NBA court for te Rockets last season. The Sixers acquired the former first round pick in the summer and he averaged 5 points per game in the preseason, but just didn't show enough for new coach Brett Brown and GM Sam Hinkie to keep him aboard.
The Sixers roster now sits at 16, one above the maximum of 15, which must be reached by the league deadline.
By: Kyle Babcock
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Norristown native and Temple product Khalif Wyatt was let go after signing a deal with the Sixers in the offseason. Wyatt went undrafted, and although he excelled in the Summer League, saw sparing preseason minutes. Wyatt should have a chance to catch on with another team, as the guard has great scoring ability and loads of potential.
Forward Mac Koshwal signed with the team in the offseason and did little to impress, working his way off the roster.
Somewhat surprising was the release of second-year pro Royce White. The forward battled anxiety issues and a fear of flying, which resulted in him not stepping on an NBA court for te Rockets last season. The Sixers acquired the former first round pick in the summer and he averaged 5 points per game in the preseason, but just didn't show enough for new coach Brett Brown and GM Sam Hinkie to keep him aboard.
The Sixers roster now sits at 16, one above the maximum of 15, which must be reached by the league deadline.
By: Kyle Babcock
Follow us on Twitter: @BroadStBeat
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