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David Roddy was present for the 76ers' first session back.
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Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy (8) against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward David Roddy (8) against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Lately, the Philadelphia 76ers have made a handful of roster moves after the trade deadline. Some of the moves included converting multiple two-way prospects into standard deals, along with adding David Roddy as a 10-Day signee.

When the Sixers brought on Roddy, he was quickly assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. As the team entered the All-Star break, Roddy was recalled. On Tuesday, the Sixers returned to practice, seeing Roddy in action for a session post-All-Star break.

On Thursday, the Sixers will host their Atlantic Division rival, the Boston Celtics. It could be the final chance for Roddy to pick up some minutes with the team.

Considering the Sixers are getting healthier after an extended period off from games, Roddy might have a hard time cracking the rotation in an important battle with a division rival.

The former 2022 first-round pick has 162 games under his belt in the NBA. He had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, and the Atlanta Hawks.

Prior to the trade deadline, Roddy appeared in 27 games for Atlanta. Seeing the court for roughly 13 minutes off the bench, Roddy averaged five points and three rebounds, shooting 37 percent from three.

Since signing with the Sixers, Roddy has played 40 minutes for the Blue Coats. He produced 31 points and eight rebounds in his debut. It was a strong first impression before he was recalled by the Sixers.

The 76ers will return to the court on Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center. The plan for Roddy at this point is unknown.

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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

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