A decision that may dampen the spirits of Philadelphia 76ers fans, but hardly surprises them -- the franchise waived Ricky Council IV on July 25, general manager Daryl Morey announced. At 23 years old, the explosive forward was a player expected to make a serious push for a more established role in the rotation in his second year. However, this expectation never materialized.
During a magnificent stint in the 2024 NBA Summer League -- in which he averaged 18.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 steals -- the sophomore exhibited aggression, athleticism, and versatility, traits that the Sixers so desperately craved in a campaign that saw them embarrassingly stumble to just 24 wins.