The Philadelphia 76ers are continuing to shape their final roster for the 2023-24 season, and they had an open two-way slot after waiving Ricky Council IV on Friday after the preseason finale.
To use the two-way slot, the Sixers converted Javonte Smart from an Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract. Smart has NBA experience with both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat, and he has proven he can shoot both in the summer league and in the preseason.
Being on a two-way deal, Smart will likely head to the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats, but he has proven himself in NBA circles. That could lead to an eventual spot in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers are converting guard Javonte Smart to a two-way contract, Dan Frank of @LiftSportsMngmt tells ESPN. Smart had stops with Milwaukee and Miami since leaving LSU in 2021.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 21, 2023
As for Council, one has to assume that he will likely be joining Smart in Delaware. He may have been waived, but the G League could be in his future.
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