When the Philadelphia 76ers waived power forward Carl Landry, center Tibor Pleiss, and signed point guard Cat Barber, there was an opening in the roster. The team has decided to fill that last opening with the esteemed services of power forward Elton Brand.
Free agent Elton Brand has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) September 7, 2016
Waiving Carl Landry sent mixed signals about the 76ers plans. The team has consistently emphasized the need for veteran leadership on a roster filled with young players – particularly in the front court.