on june 30, 2015, wilbekin joined the orlando magic white team for the orlando summer league. on july 3, 2015, he re-signed with the taipans for the 2015–16 nbl season. later that month however, after a stint with the philadelphia 76ers at the las vegas summer league, wilbekin opted out of his deal with the taipans in order to sign in the nba. on july 24, 2015, he signed a four-year deal with the 76ers. however, he was later waived by the team on october 26 after appearing in five preseason games.