With Andre Iguodala missing time due to patellar tendinitis in his left knee, an opportunity is opening up for the recently acquired Sam Young.

"It comes now to a five-man rotation [off the bench]," Doug Collins said. "He and Lou [Williams] now become the two guys off the bench on the perimeter. A lot of it is the matchups on a night-to-night basis, who's playing particularly well at that point in time.

"He's a guy who, when we were watching tape, he's been speaking up and talking. He's a guy who started for a playoff team. He knows what being in the playoffs and preparation is all about. He's tough and he just wants to win, and so I'm really happy that he's on our team."

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Andres Nocioni.

"We want to sincerely thank Andres for his contributions to our team and maintaining a true level of professionalism throughout his time here," Sixers President of Basketball Operations Rod Thorn said. "We wish him the best of luck as he pursues future opportunities."

Nocioni is in his eighth NBA season and his second with the Sixers.

The Sixers and Andres Nocioni have agreed to a buyout, according to a source.

Nocioni will have the ability to sign with another team.

The Sixers have acquired Sam Young in a trade with the Grizzlies.

Philadelphia will send the draft rights to Ricky Sanchez to Memphis in exchange for Young.

Young is in the final season of a three-year deal.

The Nets, Hornets and Timberwolves have had the most players miss games due to injury this season, followed by the Bobcats, Knicks, Grizzlies and Raptors.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Suns, Jazz, Kings, Magic, Rockets, Mavericks, 76ers, Lakers, Warriors and Heat have missed the fewest games.

Following the Heat in the middle chunk are the Blazers, Clippers, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pistons, Nuggets, Thunder, Spurs, Hawks, Celtics, Wizards and Bucks.

The Philadelphia 76ers have recalled Craig Brackins from their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. He was originally assigned to the team on February 7, 2012.

In seven games for the Red Claws, Brackins averaged 18.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.57 blocks in 34.0 minutes per game while shooting 49.5% from the floor, 30.3% from 3-point range and 75.0% from the line. Brackins tallied four double-doubles, including one in each of his final three games.

Francisco Elson has been waived the Sixers, according to a source.

Elson appeared in five games with Philadelphia after signing in late January.