Henry Sims

Henry Sims is entering his third season in the NBA. He spent most of his first season and a half bouncing back and forth between the NBA and the D-League, appearing in two NBA games during his rookie season and in 20 of the Cavaliers' first 55 games during his sophomore season. After that, he was traded to the 76ers, where he started 25 of the final 26 games of the season. In those games with the 76ers, he averaged 11.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 27 minutes per game through 26 games played. He shot 49 percent from the field on 8.8 attempts per game and 77 percent from the free-throw line on 4.1 attempts per game. On most other teams, Sims would probably be buried on the depth chart, only seeing occasional game action. The 76ers, however, are weak at power forward and weaker still at center. Unless either Joel Embiid returns, which may not happen this season, or someone else is acquired via trade, Sims should be the primary backup center behind Nerlens Noel. Especially early in the season, when the 76ers are likely to be cautious with Noel, who is returning from ACL surgery. There's a lot of value and opportunity in that role. Sims could also see minutes as a backup power forward, increasing his availability. He's not a particularly strong scorer or rebounder, but he is an efficient shooter and an above-average passer for a big man.