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Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoRumor: Rival teams starting to prepare for possibility of Sixers trading Joel Embiid

There are people around the league who are wondering if the Philadelphia 76ers are going to pursue a Joel Embiid trade after this season ends, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Questions continue to surround whether Embiid and Ben Simmons can fit alongside each other. The Sixers, who were picked by many to contend for […]

NFL · 5 years agoBrett Brown reacts to Joel Embiid shushing Sixers' home crowd vs. Bulls

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ lackluster win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, Joel Embiid shushed what had been a booing home crowd at Wells Fargo Center after hitting a three-pointer in the fourth quarter. On Monday, 76ers head coach Brett Brown addressed the situation: “I actually just learned about it,” Brown said at shootaround […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoHow Glenn Robinson III impacted the 76ers in his debut

Glenn Robinson III made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. His play wasn’t the determining factor in the 118-111 victory over the Bulls, but it certainly didn’t hurt. The 76ers acquired Robinson, as well as Alec Burks, from the Warriors at this season’s trade deadline for three second-round draft picks. Burks did […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Joel Embiid makes weird gesture to Sixers crowd after clutch 3-pointer

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is a known trash-talker, so it’s understandable that he’s going to talk smack while making his shots. However, Embiid shushing Sixers fans is probably the last thing you’d expect to see from him. Embiid managed to sink a dagger to officially end the game between the Sixers and the Chicago […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJoel Embiid speaks out on shushing the Sixers crowd after 3-pointer

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid awkwardly shushed the home crowd after hitting a dagger 3-pointer over the Chicago Bulls. After the game, the Sixers All-Star explained his weird behavior and noted that he was talking to himself. Per Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, the Cameroonian said that he doesn’t care how the gesture […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoAlec Burks, Glenn Robinson III to make Sixers debuts vs. Bulls after trade from Warriors

Former Golden State Warriors guards Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III will officially make their debuts with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1226603534772080642 Robinson was on track to play after passing his physical on Sunday morning, and it appears both players will suit up in front of the home crowd […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoHow the Sixers won the NBA trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Philadelphia 76ers are better off than they were before. The Sixers managed to swing a deal with the Golden State Warriors for Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks. They aren’t big names, but they’re just enough to walk away as a clear winner of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III could make Sixers debut vs. Bulls after passing physical

Glenn Robinson III has passed his physical and could very well make his Sixers debut against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night in Philadelphia, per Grant Afseth of ClutchPoints. While it’s not a 100 percent certainty, there’s a growing chance Robinson suits up. The Sixers acquired Robinson and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJoel Embiid will play vs. Bulls after leaving last game with neck injury

Sixers big man Joel Embiid left Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with neck stiffness. Fortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, the All-Star center will not miss any time for them. Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports that Embiid will suit up for their game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Joel Embiid, who was questionable […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoGlenn Robinson III expected to make 76ers debut on Tuesday vs. Clippers

Glenn Robinson III is expected to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, according to ClutchPoints’ Grant Afseth. The Sixers acquired Robinson and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1226248749053169665?s=20 Robinson averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists for the Warriors this season. He shot 48.1 percent from […]

Cleveland Browns · 5 years agoCharles Barkley takes a big shot at the Cleveland Browns

The 2019 season has been well-documented as a failure for the Cleveland Browns and everyone in the sports world didn’t hesitate to let them know about it. While speaking about the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, Charles Barkley took a big shot at Cleveland. “I picked the Sixers to get to the Finals,” Barkley said, […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJosh Richardson speaks out on Sixers' players-only meeting

Josh Richardson led a players-only meeting after the Philadelphia 76ers got blown out by his former team, the Miami Heat. The Sixers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in the game following the meeting, but nevertheless looked a little bit better out there on the court. Friday was more like it, though, as the Sixers cruised […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers GM Elton Brand reiterates belief in Brett Brown, but wouldn’t commit to him

The job security of Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has been a hot topic this season. If you ask Sixers General Manager Elton Brand, he’ll have a simple answer. 76ers GM Elton Brand: "Brett Brown's our coach & I believe in him to lead this team." When asked if Brett is the coach for […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Joel Embiid leaves game vs. Grizzlies with neck stiffness

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid left Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with neck stiffness. The Sixers later announced with Embiid won’t return: Joel Embiid has neck stiffness and will not return to tonight's game. — Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) February 8, 2020 Embiid came into Friday averaging 23.0 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVIDEO: Sixers' Ben Simmons caught Ja Morant napping and picks his pocket for the breakaway slam

The Philadelphia 76ers are seriously lacking in energy, and on Friday night they’re hoping to take down the surging Memphis Grizzlies at home and stop a four-game losing streak. This play could help, with All-Star Sixers point-forward Ben Simmons taking possession away from Grizzlies rookie phenom point guard Ja Morant, who was looking in the […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Josh Richardson to play vs. Grizzlies after missing 6 games

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Richardson has missed the previous six games because of a hamstring issue: Josh Richardson will play tonight — Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) February 7, 2020 The Sixers are really struggling right now. They are 31-21 on the season, but currently on a four-game […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoTobias Harris claims Philly's biggest competition is themselves

The Philadelphia 76ers lost their fourth straight game on Thursday night, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 112-101. But Sixers talent Tobias Harris doesn’t seem too worried. During an interview with Brandon “Scoop B.” Robinson of Heavy.com, the forward said he thinks the 76ers’ struggles are simply a matter of the team […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Joel Embiid is just trying to have fun again

It was another disappointing evening for the Philadelphia 76ers, as they suffered a 112-101 defeat against the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Sixers dropped to 9-19 on the road, continuing their season-long road woes. For his part, Sixers superstar big man Joel Embiid struggled against Giannis Antetokounmpo and company. Embiid did finish with a […]

Milwaukee Bucks · 5 years agoVIDEO: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down the nasty putback on an Al Horford blocked shot

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks threw down a vicious putback spike after an Al Horford blocked shot. Peep the clip below to see Antetokounmpo’s nasty putback. Khris Middleton looked like he tossed an alley-oop for Antetokounmpo. Horford was able to deflect the pass but fortunately for the Bucks, it hit the backboard and Antetokounmpo […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoHow the acquisitions of Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks will impact the Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers decided to make a few upgrades to their roster prior to the conclusion of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. In exchange for three second-round picks, the Sixers acquired Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III from the Golden State Warriors. There was a clear need for the Sixers to make upgrades to their […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoVideo: Shaquille O'Neal roasts Sixers' Joel Embiid for 1st half performance vs. Bucks

Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal once again went after Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. Embiid had an awful first half against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday and O’Neal didn’t hold back in his assessment of the Sixers All-Star center during TNT’s halftime show. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1225608060372123648?s=20 Last time this happened, O’Neal and Charles Barkley said they […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoCharles Barkley rips Sixers, calls them the 'Cleveland Browns of the NBA'

Philadelphia 76ers legend Charles Barkley is not happy with what he’s seeing from the Sixers this season. Barkley says the Sixers are soft and are like the “Cleveland Browns of the NBA.” Chuck has some thoughts about the Sixers. 👀 pic.twitter.com/VeVu4cxvw7 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 7, 2020 The Sixers entered Thursday with a […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoReport: Sixers waiving Trey Burke to help complete Warriors trade

The Philadelphia 76ers will waive backup point guard Trey Burke, with the Sixers completing their trade with the Golden State Warriors, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Sources: Philadelphia is waiving guard Trey Burke. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2020 Burke, 27, was signed as a free agent in the past offseason after splitting […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoReport: Sixers trade James Ennis to Magic

After a week of anticipation and waiting ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers have made a pair of moves. After trading for Golden State Warriors wings Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks, on Thursday the Sixers are trading small forward James Ennis to the Orlando Magic for a second-round pick, […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoGrading Sixers-Warriors trade that brought Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III for 3 2nd-rounders

The Philadelphia 76ers finally swung big ahead of the trade deadline, dealing for Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson, two players the Golden State Warriors were expected to move before the buzzer. Let’s see how these teams fared after this deal: Philadelphia 76ers: A Received: Alec Burks (G/F), Glenn Robinson III (F) The Sixers have had […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoReport: Sixers working on more trades to create roster spots for Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III

The Sixers are working to follow up Wednesday night’s trade with the Warriors with another one that will create roster space for newcomers Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Since Burks and Robinson are on one-year deals for the veteran’s minimum, the Sixers can use the minimum salary exception to […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoREPORT: Warriors sending Glenn Robinson III, Alec Burks to Sixers

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trading Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to Charania, the Sixers are sending three second -round picks — Dallas Mavericks (2020), Denver Nuggets (2021) and Toronto Raptors (2022) — in the trade. It is worth noting that […]

Sacramento Kings · 5 years agoReport: Sixers, Hornets interested in Bogdan Bogdanovic, Kings comfortable keeping him

The Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets are among the teams interested in Sacramento Kings forward Bogdan Bogdanovic, according to The Athletic. However, the Kings insist they are comfortable entering the offseason with Bogdanovic as a restricted free agent. The Kings are receiving serious interest for small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic, but a source with knowledge of […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoAll of the players who changed their number to honor Kobe Bryant

The tragic death of Kobe Bryant last month sent shockwaves throughout the NBA world. Seeing as Bryant remains one of the most influential players in league history, many current players have decided to change their jersey numbers in honor of the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar. Bryant wore both nos. 8 and 24 throughout his […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoReport: Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, Sixers, Celtics interested in Pistons' Markieff Morris

Detroit Pistons small forward Markieff Morris is receiving trade interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Both Morris brothers could be traded at the trade deadline, as Marcus Morris is a hot commodity on the trade market: Marcus Morris […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoJoel Embiid speaks out on what's wrong with Sixers' offense

Another day, another quote from Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid complaining about the Sixers’ lack of floor spacing. The Sixers are currently on a three-game losing streak and they have looked disjointed on offense: Joel Embiid on whether the #Sixers have an offensive identity right now: “No we don’t. Spacing is an issue.” pic.twitter.com/VHzwyKNDm4 — […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Al Horford admits there are locker room issues to deal with

Al Horford and the Philadelphia 76ers are in a funk right now. The Sixers have lost three straight games and are struggling on offense. Horford, the Sixers’ prized free agent acquisition, says there are locker room issues the team is dealing with at the moment: Al Horford asked if players need to called out:"There's some […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoSixers' Joel Embiid responds to question asking if players are still listening to Brett Brown

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling, there is a whole lot of chatter about the Sixers’ players tuning out head coach Brett Brown, and on Wednesday, big man Joel Embiid was asked about it. I asked @JoelEmbiid if the players are still listening to #Sixers coach Brett Brown. Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/6EN8ACjrYv — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoBrett Brown's seat is getting hotter with Sixers

For the second time in as many games, the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed by an Eastern Conference contender on Monday night, as the Sixers were routed by the Miami Heat by a score of 137-106. That loss came two days after losing to a Kemba Walker-less and Enes Kanter-less Boston Celtics team by 21 points. […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoReport: Lakers, Clippers, Sixers, Nuggets among teams interested in Darren Collison

The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets are among the teams interested in veteran point guard Darren Collison, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Collison is considering a February return to the NBA and the Lakers and Clippers are emerging as his two preferred destinations: The Lakers, Clippers, Sixers and […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoReport: Sixers, Grizzlies possible destinations for Bulls' Denzel Valentine

The Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly two possible landing spots for Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Valentine could use a change of scenery, as his tenure with the Bulls hasn’t been all that great: Denzel Valentine. […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoBen Simmons rips 'soft' Sixers after getting smoked by Heat

Ben Simmons only needed one word to describe the Phildelphia 76ers’ embarrassing 137-106 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Speaking to reporters after the defeat, Simmons called their effort against the Heat “soft,” per Noah Levick of NBC Sports. Philadelphia’s road mishaps continued as it lost its third road game in a row. The […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years ago3 teams who should go all-out to trade for Buddy Hield at the NBA Trade Deadline

The Sacramento Kings are once again going nowhere this season, and another rebuild might just be in order. Multiple Kings players — including Buddy Hield — are reportedly on the market as the NBA trade deadline looms this coming Thursday. Sure enough, Hield is the one gaining the most interest from teams, given his outstanding […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoJimmy Butler scores 38 vs. Sixers, says he felt like Luka Doncic

Miami Heat All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler gave a shout-out to Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic on Monday. After scoring 38 points against his old team, the Philadelphia 76ers, Butler told NBA TV’s Dennis Scott he felt like Doncic: Jimmy Butler fez 38 pontos em três quartos e disse que "se sentiu como o Luka". […]

Philadelphia 76ers · 5 years agoRumor: Sixers don't want to trade Al Horford because of Bucks

The Sixers may be active at the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline, but they reportedly won’t trade big man Al Horford. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (h/t Ky Carlin of USA TODAY Sixers Wire), the Sixers plan to keep Horford because they need his size once the team meets the Milwaukee Bucks in the playoffs: […]

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