Corey Brewer‘s second 10-day contract with the Sixers has expired, and the team won’t be signing him for the rest of the season at this point, tweets Jon Johnson of SportsRadio 94.1 WIP. The decision ensures that Brewer will return to the free agent market.
Brewer, who will turn 33 next month, appeared in seven games for the Sixers during his 20 days with the club, averaging 7.6 PPG, 2.4 RPG and 1.7 SPG while playing solid perimeter defense.
The veteran swingman had a greater impact when Jimmy Butler was out of Philadelphia’s lineup last week, starting those three games. Brewer has averaged fewer than eight minutes per game in the 76ers’ last two contests with Butler back in the lineup.
While Brewer is no longer a Sixer, it’s possible he’ll be a candidate to re-sign with the team later in the season. With the trade deadline arriving this Thursday and the buyout market expected to be active later in February, it makes sense for the 76ers to hold their 15th open roster spot open for the time being to create added flexibility. If that spot is still open a month from now, Brewer may be the best option to fill it.
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