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Report: Sixers signing Braxton Key to 10-day hardship contract

The Sixers have been depleted by another group of players entering COVID-19 health and safety protocols, and will be bringing in some extra help from the Blue Coats to solidify their depth.

As PhillyVoice’s Kyle Neubeck reported, the Sixers are signing 6’8” forward Braxton Key to a 10-day hardship contract.

The Sixers are signing Delaware Blue Coats forward Braxton Key to a 10 day hardship deal, a team source tells @thephillyvoice

Assuming he clears the health and safety protocols, the team expects him to be available in Orlando tomorrow night— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) January 5, 2022

This moves follows a new round of players entering health and safety protocols — Tyrese Maxey, Matisse Thybulle, Paul Reed and Jaden Springer are all currently out for Wednesday’s game against Orlando.