Hey, Remember When The Sixers Traded For JaVale McGee Last Week? Yeah, He's Already Been Waived

ESPN – The Philadelphia 76ers have waived newly acquired center JaVale McGee, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Sixers, after their loss Sunday night at Indiana, consented to waive McGee before the midnight deadline that makes McGee eligible to appear in the playoffs this season with another team. After both sides engaged in buyout talks earlier in the day, the Sixers waived newly acquired center JaVale McGee on Sunday night. Yet USA Today reported early Monday that McGee was able to secure his release from the Sixers without surrendering any of next season’s $12 million salary or what’s left of this season’s $11.25 million.

Everybody’s getting Hinkie’d!

Sure, JaVale McGee had zero future with the Sixers outside his contract and is probably more of a detriment than an asset to the team. But, dammit. They could have really thrown fireworks into the dumpster fire by keeping him around. It would have been one hell of a thing to watch, but I suppose getting rid of JaVale sooner than later is a good move. Still, just think of what could have been…