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Celtics camp cut Micah Downs was among eight players invited to attend training camp with the Maine Red Claws of the D-League. Downs is one of two affiliated players -- the other being Harvard 7-footer Brian Cusworth -- after attending camp with Boston. The Claws also invited familiar faces in forward Chris Wright, guard Xavier Silas, and guard Chamberlain “Champ” Oguchi, while guard Farnold Degand, guard DaQuan Brooks and guard Raheem Singleton all earned a spot at tryouts. ESPN.com

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The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have waived forward/center Mikki Moore and guard Xavier Silas. The Sixers roster now stands at 16. NBA.com

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Xavier Silas. A journey isnt a journey without a journey. Demonstrate resilience today. Sixers just released me. Love you #Philly. ❤. Twitter @XavierSilas

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The Sixers will begin trainiing camp with high hopes and four new players. The team announced today that it had signed the four free agents to bring to training camp. Signed were Dan Gadzuric, Devin Searcy, Xavier Silas and Damien Wilkins. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Xavier Silas had successful facial surgery Saturday to fuse several sinus fractures after he was injured in Friday's summer-league finale in Orlando Silas took an elbow to the head from teammate Solomon Jones and also suffered a concussion. He went up to block a shot against Detroit and was hit. He fell into a row of chairs courtside. Philadelphia Inquirer

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A spokesman said he had no further information on Silas' status. In a text message to teammate Evan Turner that Turner posted Sunday on Twitter, Silas wrote, "Feel better. Meds just having me sleeping a lot. Tell them I'm feeling stronger already. Tell em the young snake said that." Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Sixers’ Xavier Silas had successful facial surgery Saturday to fuse several sinus fractures after he was injured in Friday’s summer league finale in Orlando. Silas took an elbow to the head from teammate Solo Jones and also suffered a concussion. He went up to block a shot and was hit. He fell into a row of chairs courtside. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tom Moore: Got text from 76ers PR that G Xavier Silas is having surgery tomorrow to have frontal sinus fractures fused with a plate. From injury today. Twitter

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Keep that context in mind when watching the video below. In the Sixers' Friday game against the Detroit Pistons in Orlando, Silas attempted to guard the rim against a shot from a Pistons attacker. Unfortunately, he was inadvertently elbowed in the head by teammate Solo Jones. Silas went down with a concussion, and the Sixers initially feared a skull fracture (which made sense at the time, based on this screengrab of his head, via Guyism). Watch the video of the injury after the jump, if you're curious: Yahoo! Sports

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Thankfully, Silas is now fine, as his teammate Evan Turner tweeted after a phone conversation with Silas on Friday afternoon. Concussions are serious business, of course, and the Sixers will continue to monitor Silas. The good news is that the Orlando Summer League is now over, which means that Silas won't miss any more opportunities to impress Sixers brass. Although, given his relationship with them, it's likely he had earned a spot in their training camp anyway. Yahoo! Sports

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76ers shooting guard Xavier Silas left the second half of Friday's Orlando Summer League game with what appeared to be a head injury after he collided with several players and fell into a row of chairs that were courtside. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Speculation during and following the game was that Silas suffered a skull fracture, but a member of the 76ers public relations staff said the team would not comment on the injury and would release a statement if more information was divulged. Silas was taken to an Orlando hospital. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Brian Levy: Sixers Xavier Silas with a significant head injury here in Orlando. Possible skull fracture is the worry ‪#SummerLeague‬ Twitter

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Virtus Bologna is looking for a 2-1 to add to the roster who will be replacing Petteri Koponen who flew to Khimki Moscow. Virtus' Bologna head coach is in Orlando for the NBA Summer League and is eyeing Xavier Silas. Sportando

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But in making the qualifying offer to Allen, Sixers team president confirmed that the team has not made a qualifying offer to Jodie Meeks, Sam Young or Xavier Silas. CSNPhilly.com

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Scott Schroeder: Clay Tucker and Devin Searcy are expected to join Xavier Silas on the Sixers roster in Orlando. Twitter

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Tom Moore: Evan Turner & Xavier Silas worked out after #Sixers predraft session. Lavoy Allen chatted with former A-10 rival Andrew Nicholson. Twitter

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The Sixers signed guard Xavier Silas for the remainder of the 2011-12 season. Silas was previously a member of the Sixers NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, and becomes the 59th player called up this season from the D-League. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Evan Turner: just voted for former 76er, Xavier Silas for the d-league all star game. Everyone should #showyaluv and do the same http://www.nba.com/dleagu… Twitter

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Undrafted free agent Xavier Silas will attend training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers. After a successful stint in France, he’ll begin working out at the 76ers’ facility today. “I grew up watching the Sixers. I grew up watching Philly fans. I’m beyond honored to be a part of such a culture,” Silas told HOOPSWORLD. Silas was one of the leading scorers in the country last year with Northern Illinois, and he displayed his hard work and excellent attitude throughout the draft process. He has a legitimate shot at making Philadelphia’s roster because he’s the quintessential team player. HoopsWorld

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