Sixers absorb Joel Anthony’s contract in trade, acquire future second-round pick

It's after 3PM, but deals are still coming through and one involves the Sixers taking on the contract of Joel Anthony. Anthony was traded from Detroit to Houston, along with a protected first-round pick, in a deal earlier today that sent Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton to the Pistons. The Rockets will send a second round pick, which is actually the Nuggets 2017 pick, to the Sixers for taking on Anthony's contract. So, to be clear, Anthony comes from the Pistons trade, but through Houston.

Detroit has traded Joel Anthony to Philadelphia, league sources tell @TheVertical.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 18, 2016

To be clearer: Anthony goes to Sixers through Houston, who acquired him from Detroit in 3-player trade. Rockets ship out second-round pick.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 18, 2016

#sixers get Denver's 2017 2nd rd pick along with Joel Anthony. Sending out rights to Chukwudiebere Maduabum. Will need to open roster spot.

— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) February 18, 2016

Anthony, 33, has played just 52 minutes for the Pistons this season, averaging 0.7 points per game. According to CSNPhilly's John Gonzalez, Anthony will likely be waived. Though with adding Anthony, the Sixers must now waive one player in order to not be over the roster limit as well.