Sixers exercise 2018-19 options on McConnell, Holmes

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 31: T.J. McConnell #1 talks with Gerald Henderson #12 and Richaun Holmes #22 of the Philadelphia 76ers as they walk off the court during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on March 31, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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The Philadelphia 76ers exercised the fourth-year team options on backup point guard T.J. McConnell and reserve big man Richaun Holmes for the 2018-19 season, the team announced Wednesday.

They'll both make $1.6 million on non-guaranteed deals, according to Keith Pompey of The Philly Inquirer.

McConnell averaged 6.3 points, four assists, and three rebounds over 76 games in the 2017-18 season, and emerged as a high-energy rotation guy during the playoffs. On Feb. 12, he became the first player in franchise history to post a triple-double off the bench.

Holmes was useful as a situational center amid Joel Embiid's injury woes and scheduled rest. He averaged 6.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 48 games and totaled 29 blocks.

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