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Charles Bassey’s agent holds Sixers center out NBA Summer League opener

Bassey was the 53rd pick in the June 29 NBA draft. The 6-foot-11 center, who is practicing with the summer league squad, has yet to sign a contract.

Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana Tech in the quarterfinals of the NIT on March 25.
Western Kentucky center Charles Bassey dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana Tech in the quarterfinals of the NIT on March 25.Read moreTony Gutierrez / AP

LAS VEGAS — Charles Bassey was held out of the 76ers’ first game at the NBA Summer League by his agent, according to a source close to the situation.

Bassey was the 53rd pick in the June 29 NBA draft. The 6-foot-11 center, who is practicing with the summer league squad, has yet to sign a contract.

It’s not uncommon for an unsigned rookie to sit out of summer league games until his deal is worked out. Bassey averaged 17.6 points and 11.6 rebounds as a junior this past season at Western Kentucky.

He was the Conference USA Player of the Year in his final season.