RICKY COUNCIL IV NEWS

Scores 12 points in blowout loss Council racked up 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Thursday's 139-105 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Council gave the 76ers a boost with 12 points off the bench, but he wasn't able to offer much production elsewhere in the box score, and most of contributions came during garbage time in the fourth quarter of Thursday's blowout loss. The 23-year-old wing hasn't been a consistent part of Philadelphia's rotation recently, as he's averaging 8.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 threes in 15.7 minutes covering his last eight appearances. Fantasy managers can leave Council on the majority of waiver wires while the team is relatively healthy.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against San Antonio Council (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Spurs, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Council has missed two games since Dec. 6 due to right knee soreness, but he will suit up for Monday's contest. He's managed to suit up in each of the 76ers' last four games, and over that span he has averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 16.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Monday Council (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Council is dealing with right knee soreness and could miss his third game since Dec. 6. If the 23-year-old is sidelined, Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry are candidates for a slight uptick in playing time.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points off bench Council posted 11 points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 21 minutes during Saturday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The 76ers looked so inefficient on offense that Council ended up tied as the team's second-best scorer -- along with Paul George -- despite shooting just 2-for-7 from the field. Council isn't expected to have a sizable role on offense -- even if he has a decent game off the bench occasionally. Council has scored in double digits in three of his last four games, so he's trending in the right direction and is certainly making the most of the limited minutes he's seeing with the second unit.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Council notched six points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and one steal in nine minutes during Monday's 121-108 victory over Charlotte.

Impact After two straight DNPs via coach's decision, Council has totaled 30 minutes over the last two games, which coincides with Jared McCain's (knee) injury. Caleb Martin (shoulder) should be back in action soon, so Council isn't guaranteed a consistent role, even with McCain done for the season,

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nine points off bench Sunday Council logged nine points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist over 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-99 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Council is experiencing an uptick in minutes off the bench, but he isn't making the most of the opportunity. He's played double-digit minutes in four of his last six appearances but is averaging a mere 2.8 points per game in that span.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven minutes Wednesday Council notched two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in seven minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to Detroit.

Impact Council saw limited run again Wednesday, breaking into the rotation for the third time this season. In fact, the only game in which he didn't play was their solitary win against the Pacers. Given he is typically being utilized in games that are non-competitive, Council's fantasy outlook is relatively bleak.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Council won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact Council drew a spot start Saturday against Boston, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. He's competing for a rotational role during his second season in Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Council will enter the starting five in Saturday's preseason game against the Celtics.

Impact Coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that the 76ers will rest its vets on the second day of a back-to-back road trip, according to Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky. This will allow Nurse to get a better look at his second unit with Council, KJ Martin, Jared McCain, Jeff Dowtin and Guerschon Yabusele all starting.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K25 Summer League: Ricky Council IV powers 76ers to victory | NBA.com Ricky Council IV finished with 24 points, six rebounds & two steals as the 76ers drop the Pistons at the NBA 2K25 Summer League.

JULY 14, 2024 • NBA.COM

Player Grades: Ricky Council IV leads 76ers to win in Las Vegas opener Ricky Council IV registered his third 20-point game of summer league on Saturday to lead the Sixers to a win over the Pistons.

JULY 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

NBA Summer League: Standout players from Day 1 in Salt Lake City | NBA.com Ricky Council IV puts up a 19-point fourth quarter for Philly, while Keyonte George comes up clutch for the hometown Jazz.

JULY 9, 2024 • NBA.COM

Erupts for 29 points Council had 29 points (9-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes during Monday's 102-92 win over the Thunder in the Utah Summer League.

Impact After starting the game 0-for-4 from deep, Council scored 19 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory, displaying plenty of confidence in his shooting ability. This is a nice start to Summer League for Council, and he'll need to do more of the same going forward to have a chance to earn consistent playing time within the Sixers' rotation.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Council IV ready to build off rookie season to help Sixers succeed Ricky Council IV is ready to build off his rookie season to help himself and the Philadelphia 76ers succeed.

MAY 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Inks multi-year deal The 76ers are converting Council's two-way deal to a four-year, $7.4 million NBA contract Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact As a two-way player, Council has split time between the NBA and G League this season. For the 76ers, the 22-year-old guard is averaging 5.5 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.1 minutes across 31 appearances. Council is now set to remain with Philadelphia for the remainder of 2023-24 and the next three seasons.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' Nick Nurse Foresees Bigger Role for Ricky Council IV The Sixers head coach isn’t opposed to giving Ricky Council IV a bigger role on the team amidst an injury crisis.

MARCH 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Efficient in loss to Boston Council ended with 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 117-99 loss to Boston.

Impact Council has been finding ways to make his presence felt off the bench for the Sixers, and in a team that's in dire need of a second-unit scoring punch, his contributions have been well-received. Council has scored in double digits in four of his last nine appearances, and while he can't be trusted for sustained numbers due to the incumbent nature of his role, he's making a case to see more minutes in the short-term picture.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nurse Praises Ricky Council IV's Work Ethic The Sixers’ head coach had more than a few good things to say about Ricky Council IV.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Surprises as scoring leader in loss Council racked up 17 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT) over 10 minutes during Wednesday's 127-104 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Council came into Wednesday having played in just nine contests this season while spending most of his time in the G League, so his 17-point outburst (in just 10 minutes) against Golden State came out of nowhere. Granted, most of the rookie's run came in garbage time, but his effort still may have turned some heads, especially given the 76ers' recent struggles in the wake of losing Joel Embiid for an extended period due to a knee injury. Council is shooting 53.8 percent from the field and averaging 31.0 points per 36 minutes in the NBA this season, though the sample size is obviously too small to draw reliable conclusions from.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sixers rookie Ricky Council IV reacts to making NBA debut vs. Bulls Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ricky Council IV reacts to making his NBA debut in a home win over the Chicago Bulls.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Inks two-way deal Council signed a two-way contract with the 76ers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Council joined the 76ers on a two-way deal in late June before being waived by the team Friday. However, he'll be back with the team a few days later. He averaged just 8.3 minutes per game over three preseason appearances and seems unlikely to have much of a role with the parent club early in the 2023-24 season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Philly Council was waived by the 76ers on Friday, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Impact Council was previously signed to a two-way contract with the 76ers. He was hardly used during the preseason, averaging 8.3 minutes across three contests.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE