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Sixers waive five players ahead of Monday’s deadline to trim NBA opening-day rosters

MarJon Beauchamp, Kennedy Chandler, Malcolm Hill, Saint Thomas, and DeAndre Williams were waived by the team on Saturday, and are expected to join the Delaware Blue Coats.

Kennedy Chandler was one of five players waived by the Sixers on Saturday. They are expected to play for the Delaware Blue Coats.
Kennedy Chandler was one of five players waived by the Sixers on Saturday. They are expected to play for the Delaware Blue Coats.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer

With their season set to begin on Wednesday, the 76ers made some roster adjustments, parting ways with players as they start preparations for the opening night tilt against the Boston Celtics.

The Sixers announced on Saturday that they have waived MarJon Beauchamp, Kennedy Chandler, Malcolm Hill, and Saint Thomas. The Sixers also signed and subsequently waived DeAndre Williams. All five players are expected to join their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats.

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None of these moves were surprising, as all five players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts with the intent to be waived.

Exhibit 10 players get bonuses up to $75,000 to play for an NBA team’s G-League affiliate if waived. They must play for the affiliate for at least 60 days to receive payment.

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The Sixers’ roster now has 14 standard contract players and three two-way players in Dominick Barlow, Jarabi Walker, and Hunter Sallis. NBA teams have until 5 p.m. Monday to cut their opening-day rosters to 15 standard contract players and three two-way players.

On Wednesday, the Sixers will face the Celtics at TD Garden. They’ll then travel home to host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday in the home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena.