Sixers sign injured Pierre Jackson to partially guaranteed deal

The 76ers signed injured point guard Pierre Jackson to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract Thursday.

The 5-foot-10 rookie will be sidelined six to 12 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon July 5 in a game against the Magic in the Orlando Pro Summer League. Jackson suffered the injury while attempting to make a move in the backcourt. He reached down to grab his Achilles and hopped on one leg twice before resting at midcourt.

-- Philadelphia Inquirer