Ricky Council IV Waived by Sixers After One Season

Ricky Council IV, the 23-year-old wing, has been waived by the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that opens up a roster spot as his $2.2 million salary for 2025-26 was not guaranteed until January 10. Council originally joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2023 on a two-way contract and impressively led the injury-hit Sixers in games played last season with 73, averaging 17.1 minutes. Despite his athleticism, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse had publicly criticized Council's play, specifically his rebounding, emphasizing that he needed to improve in this area to leverage his open-floor forte. Additionally, Council's shot selection and overall decline as a jump shooter were identified as issues, as he finished last season shooting 38.2 percent from the floor and 25.8 percent from three-point range.