Sixers sign Furkan Aldemir, waive Ronald Roberts Jr.

The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have signed power forward/center Furkan Aldemir.

The native of Turkey has been playing professionally in his home country since 2007-08. He joined Galatasaray Liv Hospital in 2011 and helped them earn the Turkish Basketball League (TBL) title in 2012-13 before finishing as runner-up in 2013-14.  Aldemir (6'10", 240) was leading the TBL in rebounding with 11 per game this season, after leading the league in total rebounds in 2013-14 and earning All-Star honors in 2010 and 2012.

Aldemir was originally the 53rd overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft and the Sixers acquired his rights from Houston on July 13, 2013.

In a related move, the Sixers waived Ronald Roberts.