Skip to content
Sixers
Link copied to clipboard

Sixers release Wayns; Moultrie recalled

The 76ers released former Roman Catholic and Villanova star Maalik Wayns on Sunday.

The 76ers released former Roman Catholic and Villanova star Maalik Wayns on Sunday.

The move coincided with the 76ers recalling rookie forward Arnett Moultrie from their NBA Developmental League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.  The Sixers roster stands at 13.

Moultrie (6-10, 245) was the 27th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by Miami. He was traded to Philadelphia on draft night in exchange for the draft rights to Justin Hamilton (45th overall pick) and a protected future first round pick.

In seven games during his assignment with the Skyforce, Moultrie averaged 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. He has appeared in 11 games for the Sixers this season.

Wayns was signed as a free agent this summer after impressing the Sixers during the Orlando summer league, and his release is somewhat of a surprise.