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Sixers Sign Broekhoff

Sixers have signed Forward Ryan Broekhoff as a substitute player for the remainder of the season. 

Sixers Sign Broekhoff
via: ESPN.
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By Eduardo Villalpando

Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN has reported that free-agent, Ryan Broekhoff has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for the remainder of the season.

Broekhoff, who last played for the Mavericks this season, shot 40% from the three-point line in 59 games with Dallas. 

The 29 year-old sharpshooter from Melbourne joins a roster with two more Australians, led by Head Coach Brett Brown and Point Guard Ben Simmons.

Broekhoff, who is being signed to a substitute contract, will have to compete with players like Glenn Robinson IIIAlec Burks, Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle. 

Philadelphia is currently the sixth best team in the Eastern Conference at 39-26. They are also ranked 19th. in made three-pointers and 14th. in three-point percentage