Reports: Sixers acquire F Ennis from Rockets

The Philadelphia 76ers boosted their perimeter defense Thursday by acquiring veteran forward James Ennis from the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports. In exchange, the Sixers gave the Rockets the right to swap second-round picks in 2021, sources told The Athletic.

To make room, Philadelphia waived guard Malachi Richardson just one day after acquiring him in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, according to Philly.com. Ennis, 28, was averaging 7.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 39 games (25 starts) during his first season in Houston. He is shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from 3-point range.

A second-round pick of the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, Ennis has also played for the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons. --Field Level Media