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Sixers Exercise Options On Speights, Smith And Young

Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has exercised the third-year contract option for Marreese Speights and the fourth-year contract options for Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young. “Thaddeus, Jason and Marreese are three of our young players who have done everything asked of them and continue to show improvement every time they step out on the court,” Stefanski said. "We are excited about the way they have developed to this point and we are looking to forward them continuing their careers with the Sixers."

Via Press Release


Sixers Waive Bowman And Christmas

Ed Stefanski announced that the Sixers have waived forward Brandon Bowman and guard Dionte Christmas.

Philadelphia's roster now stands at 13.

Via NBA.com


Sixers Give Holiday DNP To Preserve Psyche?

Jrue Holiday received a DNP-Coach's Decision in Tuesday night's preseason game against the New York Knicks. He was the only player suited up that didn't get in the game.

After Wednesday's practice, Eddie Jordan talked about not playing Holiday. He said he felt bad he didn't get him in the game, but he felt New York's guards were playing at a high, intense level.

Jordan said he didn't feel comfortable tossing Holiday into that situation, but he left reporters feeling like he simply wanted to preserve Holiday's psyche.

Via Philadelphia Daily News


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