Aside from selecting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have had a relatively quiet summer after finishing with a 24-58 record last season.
Philadelphia opened up another roster spot Friday, trimming the team down to 13 players. To clear that second-to-last spot, the Sixers waived swingman Ricky Council IV, according to Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
Council’s salary for next season was set to become guaranteed Jan. 10, and despite a lackluster sophomore season with Philadelphia, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him garner interest on the open market.
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After going undrafted in 2023, the 23-year-old began his NBA career on a two-way contract with the 76ers. However, he was eventually promoted to a four-year, $7.38 million standard deal in April 2024.
Council saw inconsistent playing time in the 2024-25 campaign but stepped into a larger role at times due to several injuries to key contributors, especially in the latter half of the year. He averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 17.1 minutes per game, though he shot just 38.2 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from three-point range in 73 regular-season appearances.
The 6-foot-5 wing will now explore other opportunities in the NBA. Council played his final collegiate season at Arkansas where he earned AP All-SEC Second Team honors while averaging 16.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals across 34.1 minutes per game in 36 outings.
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