Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed rookies Derrick Byars and Herbert Hill.  Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed.

A 6-7 swingman from Vanderbilt, Byars was chosen by Portland with the 42nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.  The Sixers acquired his rights on draft night in exchange for the rights to Petteri Koponen (30th overall pick) and cash considerations.

Following his senior season at Providence, Hill was selected with the 55th overall pick by Utah in the 2007 NBA Draft.  The Sixers acquired the 6-10 post player in exchange for the draft rights to Kyrylo Fesenko (38th overall pick) and future draft considerations.