Sixers sign Ricky Council IV to standard NBA contract

The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday signed Ricky Council IV to a standard NBA contract. Originally signed to a two-way contract prior to this season, Council IV has appeared in 31 games as a rookie with the 76ers, averaging 5.5 points on 48.2-percent shooting and 1.4 rebounds in 9.1 minutes per game. He has logged at least …