Ricky Council IV Fantasy Stats

Guard/forward Ricky Council IV will join the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Council IV agreed to a one-year deal. The 24-year-old became a free agent after being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers last month. Council IV showed some strong performances with the 76ers during the 2024-25 season but struggled with efficiency. He averaged 7.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 17.1 minutes, shooting 38.2 percent from the field and 25.8 percent from behind the arc. With the Nets, Council IV needs to improve his shooting to earn regular playing time.

The Philadelphia 76ers waived guard Ricky Council IV. He spent the last two seasons with the Sixers, appearing in 105 regular-season contests. While the 23-year-old wasn't productive for the most part, he showed signs of promise by averaging 12.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 12 starts last season. There's a good chance Council will get signed by another team entering the 2025 campaign. However, he has a long way to go before earning a spot on most fantasy rosters, although he could gain streaming potential at some point during the year.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (knee) is listed as questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Monday while he deals with some knee soreness. Even though Council's playing time is inconsistent, it's worth noting that Tyrese Maxey (illness - probable) was a late addition to the injury report, and Eric Gordon (face) is already ruled out. If Maxey can't battle the illness, Council would be in line for some added minutes if he can play. On the flip side, if Council is sidelined, Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Caleb Martin could see some added opportunities.

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV caught fire late in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Monday's Summer League matchup, pushing his team to a 102-92 victory with a 29-point effort. The 22-year-old netted 19 of his points in the fourth quarter. He nailed five three-point bombs with 10 attempts and shot 9-for-18 overall. Council IV, who inked a four-year contract with the 76ers in April, was also busy on the boards, grabbing eight rebounds. The undrafted guard was rarely used during his rookie campaign in 2023-24, but it looks like he could be ready to take a big leap forward next season. However, it's definitely going to be an uphill battle for Council IV to earn a significant role on a stacked 76ers team.