Hasheem Thabeet's NBA career has never really gotten started since being the No. 2 overall pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009. He's played for four teams already and finds himself on the move again.
According to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, Thabeet is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Philadelphia 76ers:
However, Stein also reported that Thabeet won't actually suit up for the 76ers because the team is going to waive him and the Thunder will get some financial relief in the process:
The 76ers already have one young center in Nerlens Noel ready to play this season after sitting out all of 2013-14 recovering from a knee injury and another one in Joel Embiid won't be ready at least until November, according to general manager Sam Hinkie (h/t CSNPhilly.com).
As a result, Thabeet really would have no place in Philadelphia. The 76ers are still trying to build for their future after trading Thaddeus Young to Minnesota for a protected first-round pick as part of the Kevin Love deal that also included Cleveland.
With the Thunder also sendi ...
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