The Philadelphia 76ers claimed veteran guard Mo Williams off waivers Friday in a move designed to bring them closer to the NBA's salary floor, according to league sources.
Sources told ESPN.com the Sixers put in a claim on Williams in the wake of his Wednesday release by the Denver Nuggets, who traded for him Wednesday in a move that was also intended to bring the Nuggets closer to the NBA's annual salary floor.
A former All-Star, Williams, 34, has not played this season and has been widely expected to retire after playing for Cleveland's championship team last season.