Sixers Allow NBA Champion to Walk as Daryl Morey Makes Tough Call
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Oshae Brissett to a 10-day contract on March 14. Brissett played in six games for the Sixers, averaging 8.7 points and 3.7 rebounds.
However, Daryl Morey decided not to extend Brissett’s stay with the franchise. His 10-day contract expired on March 24. Rather than signing the 2024 NBA champion to a second 10-day contract, Brissett has been allowed to return to the free-agen
Brissett suffered a knee injury during the Sixers’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, March 23. That injury may have played a part in Philadelphia’s decision-making. Nevertheless, allowing a championship-caliber role player to walk out of the franchise is perplexing. The team has struggled in terms of front-court production all season
Last season, Brissett played in 55 games for the Boston Celtics, averaging 11.5 minutes per contest. He also suited up in 10 of their playoff games. During that time, he proved himself capable of being an impact-maker off the bench, even in limited minutes.
Philadelphia’s current struggles mean Brissett’s upside as a locker-room presence and an impactful bench piece aren’t too important right now. After shutting down Joel Embiid and Paul George, the franchise is likely trying to retain its pick for the upcoming draft. That pick is owed to the Oklahoma City Thunder but is top-six protected
