Dewayne Dedmon officially active, could make Sixers debut vs. Bucks
MILWAUKEE–The Philadelphia 76ers went out and brought in Dewayne Dedmon off the buyout market following a deadline deal that created some cap space. They sent Matisse Thybulle to the Portland Trail Blazers to get below the luxury tax line and they were able to sign Dedmon after he was waived by the San Antonio Spurs.
Dedmon has yet to make his Sixers debut due to a left hip issue, but as Philadelphia gets set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, the veteran big man has officially been activated for the matchup.
With that being said, coach Doc Rivers doesn’t anticipate him playing considering he has been in only one practice, but the game could force him to change his mind.
“I don’t even know yet,” said Rivers. “He did go through shootaround today (Saturday), but the game will dictate that. I don’t plan on playing him today, but that doesn’t mean he will not play today.”
Dewayne Dedmon has officially been made available for tonight’s matchup with the Bucks #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) March 5, 2023
Tipoff from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is set for 8:30 p.m. EST in a contest featuring two top teams in the East.
