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The Sixers waived rookie two-way contract shooting guard Hunter Sallis before signing Beauchamp. Two-ways Barlow and Jabari Walker have been regulars in the Sixers’ rotation. Barlow’s been especially versatile and valuable, starting 15 games and averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals.
The Philadelphia 76ers made a move before the road trip when they brought in MarJon Beauchamp from their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, on a two-way deal. Beauchamp was averaging 26.5 points and shooting 50% from deep in five games for the Blue Coats in the tip off tournament.
The Sixers have clearly vaulted themselves into the top half of the NBA with their recent play. Can they go higher?
The Sixers held a four-point lead with less than five minutes to play in the fourth quarter. They were then outscored 13-2 to end the game, suffering a bad loss
Philadelphia takes a low-risk gamble on former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp after a strong G League resurgence.
Coach Nick Nurse discusses the struggles of the winless Big 3 after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Chicago Bulls on Friday.
The Philadelphia 76ers face the Chicago Bulls Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. ET.