The Sixers’ season is almost underway as the team prepares for their first game against the Boston Celtics. The final roster has been announced and there were not many surprises, though there was an unexpected announcement. Zhaire Smith will begin the season on the inactive list.
What does that mean?
According to the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, each team is required to present a list of no more than 12 active players listed per game. Each team is normally allowed to leave up to three players off the active list, placing them on the inactive list.
So in other words, the Sixers have announced that Zhaire Smith will not be playing in the season opener.