Sixers sign Daniel Orton, waive Tim Ohlbrecht

As first reported by Marks Deeks, The Sixers have signed free agent forward Daniel Orton.  The Sixers have confirmed the signing.

Daniel Orton declared for the 2010 NBA draft after only one season at Kentucky, where he played only 13 minutes per game on Kentucky’s stacked roster.  Selected 29th overall by the Orlando Magic, he has played sparingly in the NBA, appearing in only 29 games and playing 291 total minutes over his three seasons.

He also played in 29 games for the Tulsa 66’ers last season, averaging 12.5 points and 7.8 rebounds in 28.2 minutes per game.

Orton is very limited offensively, but possesses an NBA body, which he uses well defending the post and on the glass, particularly on the offensive glass.

No official word yet on the contract, but I would guess it is likely a 1 or 2 year, partially guaranteed minimum contract.

The Sixers have waived Tim Ohlbrecht.  Their preseason roster remains at 20.

On a somewhat related note, the 2010 draft season was my first season really covering the process, as I traveled to the lottery, Chicago combine, and draft day (and media day the day before) that year.  During media day, I placed one of my (many) voice recorders on the table where Patrick Patterson was giving his interview, as I wanted to walk around the room to other players asking them questions as well.  I forgot about that particular voice recorder, and Patterson and his (former) teammate Orton left me this little beatbox.