As the Philadelphia 76ers continue on with their season, a former big man on their roster has found his new opportunity as the new additions the team made over the offseason forced others to look elsewhere.
Norvel Pelle proved to be a solid shot-blocker during his rookie season in Philadelphia averaging 1.3 blocks per game, but after the Sixers made some upgrades, Pelle was forced to look somewhere else. He spent some time with the Sacramento Kings and the Brooklyn Nets, but he has now found a new spot.
Pelle has signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks. He will fit in with their system of being a defensive-minded and physical center. He joins Nerlens Noel as former Sixers on the Knicks roster.
The New York Knicks plan to sign center Norvel Pelle to a 10-day contract this weekend, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 2, 2021
The Knicks are in playoff contention for the first time since 2013 and Pelle will be looking to help them get there. The Knicks and the Sixers could match up in the playoffs in Round 1 with the way the standings are at the moment.
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