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Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Release 8-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 10/23/23

Montrezl Harrell is coming off a year where he appeared in 57 regular season games for the Philadelphia 76ers.

The former Louisville star averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 59.8% from the field.

Over the offseason, Harrell tore his ACL and meniscus, so he will miss an extended period.

On Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the 76ers will waive Harrell.

Via Charania: "The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving center Montrezl Harrell, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Harrell’s ACL/meniscus injury and absence make him the release due to a roster crunch, but he’s aiming to make a return after the All-Star break."

Via Charania: "76ers will continue supporting Harrell in his rehab and recovery plan, sources said."

76ers will continue supporting Harrell in his rehab and recovery plan, sources said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2023

Harrell was initially the 32nd pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, and has played eight seasons in the league for the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

He has career averages of 12.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 61.9% from the field in 515 regular season games (he has also appeared in 32 NBA playoff games).

At one point, Harrell was among the best role players in the NBA when he played for the Clippers.

Montrezl Harrell is the 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year. Here are the best play this season from the Clippers big man.

(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/ZhJL7F2nZi
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 4, 2020

As for the 76ers, they are coming off a year where they were the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and lost to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

They will play their first game of the regular season on October 26 against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road in Wisconsin.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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