76ers will re-sign center Tony Battie

The 76ers have re-signed center Tony Battie to a 1-year deal, an NBA source has confirmed.

Battie played the 2010-11 season with the Sixers, getting backup minutes behind starting center Spencer Hawes. Battie, 35, played in 38 games last season for the Sixers, averaging 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds a game.

The Sixers now have 12 players under contract for the opening of training camp tonight at 4 p.m. at St Joseph's University.

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