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Report From Philadelphia Sixers
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – The Philadelphia 76ers today announced invitees to the team’s mini-camp in advance of the Orlando Pro Summer League, which will take place on the Orlando Magic’s practice court at Amway Center from July 5-11.
Headlining the Sixers entry in the Orlando Pro Summer League is Nerlens Noel, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old was SEC Defensive Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year and First Team All-SEC in 2012-13. Joining him will be Sixers guard Casper Ware and forward Hollis Thompson, who appeared in 77 games last season while shooting a rookie-best 40.1% from 3-point range.
Below are the invitees for the team’s mini-camp from July 1 – July 4, in advance of the Orlando Pro Summer League:
Below is the Sixers schedule for the Orlando Pro Summer League (Amway Center: 400 West Church Street, Orlando):
Date, Opponent, Time (ET)
Saturday, July 5, vs. Orlando, 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 6, vs. Oklahoma City, 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 8, vs. Houston, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, vs. Brooklyn, 5:00 p.m.
Friday, July 11*, TBD, TBD
*Championship Day (all teams will play a final fifth game regardless of record)
Please note: Due to space limitations, the Orlando Pro Summer League is not open to the public and will be open only to credentialed media and professional team/league personnel.
The Sixers will announce their mini-camp invitees for the Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas at a later date.
