The 76ers have told shooting guard Hollis Thompson that he’ll be waived, a league source said Wednesday.
Thompson has a non-guaranteed contract. The Sixers had until Saturday to release him to avoid having his contract become fully guaranteed at $1,010,696 for the rest of the season. It takes 48 hours to clear waivers, and all contracts become guaranteed on Jan 10.
The 25-year-old and Nerlens Noel are the longest-tenured Sixers. Thompson signed with the team as a free agent before the 2013-14 season.
This move was about roster flexibility. The Sixers will soon be in the market for a point guard.