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Tacko Fall lands spot on NBA Opening Night roster
- On Saturday, the Philadelphia 76ers converted 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, officially keeping the veteran in the organization as they finalize their roster.
- Injuries to key frontcourt players prompted the roster move; projected backup center Ariel Hukporti suffered a season-ending right Achilles tear, while Center Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow remain sidelined.
- Fall, 30, brings significant professional experience, having played for the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in his career and appearing in 59 G League games.
- With this two-way deal, Fall will likely spend significant time in the G League while remaining available for NBA call-ups as the 76ers open their regular season Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
- Fall enters his fourth NBA season after the 76ers converted his Exhibit 10 deal, positioning the veteran to provide necessary depth as teams finalize rosters before the regular season begins next week.
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Tacko Fall lands spot on NBA Opening Night roster
Feb 21, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall (99) looks on during warm ups before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Tacko Fall is back in the NBA on an Opening Night roster. The Philadelphia 76ers intend to sign Fall to a two-way contract and he will remain with the squad for the start of the NBA season. Interestingly, Tony Jones of The Ath…
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