All 76ers

Sixers Add Former Celtics Player Before Matchup vs Pacers

The Philadelphia 76ers made a roster move ahead of Friday's matchup against the Pacers.
Justin Grasso|
Apr 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett (12) moves the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett (12) moves the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

In this story:

Philadelphia 76ersIndiana PacersBoston Celtics

As the Philadelphia 76ers struggle to keep the injury report clear, the team has added another player on a temporary deal. On Friday, Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced that the team signed Oshae Brissett to a 10-day contract.

Brissett gets his first opportunity to compete in the NBA this season after spending time with the Boston Celtics one season ago.

Brissett started his career as an undrafted player out of Syracuse in 2019. He joined the Toronto Raptors, playing for Sixers head coach Nick Nurse during the 2019-2020 NBA season. That year, Brissett appeared in 19 games, averaging seven minutes.

During his sophomore season, Brissett inked multiple 10-day deals with the Indiana Pacers. After impressing Indiana, Brissett landed a three-year deal with the team. Over the course of three seasons, Brissett appeared in 153 games with the Pacers. He collected 43 starts and saw the court for 21 minutes per game.

Brissett posted averages of eight points, five rebounds, and one assist while shooting 35 percent from three on three attempts per game.

Last year, Brissett signed a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics. He appeared in 55 games, averaging four points and three rebounds off the bench. He appeared in 10 playoff games, seeing the court for six minutes during the Celtics’ championship run in 2024.

The Sixers have now become Brissett’s fourth team since entering the league in 2019.

More 76ers on SI

Nick Nurse’s Injury Update on Eric Gordon

Sixers Add Lonnie Walker IV to Roster

Former Alabama Basketball Player Reacts to Joining the Sixers

NBA Analyst’s Blunt Take on 76ers’ Playoff Aspirations

Former Sixer Speaks on Recent Paul George Criticism

Published
Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

Share on XFollow @JGrasso_
Home/News