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Following the decision of the Philadelphia 76ers to waive 6-foot-7 shooting guard Furkan Korkmaz after two unproductive seasons with the squad, the 21-year-old Turkish national is currently without a team in the NBA. However, as reported by Bugra Uzar of Eurohoops.net, Korkmaz is still hopeful that he will remain in the league for next season, […]

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers were two teams that had a chance to trade for Kawhi Leonard last summer, yet it was the belief that the former San Antonio Spurs star would head to his hometown of Los Angeles that kept these two Eastern Conference teams from pulling the trigger on a deal and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have big decisions to make this offseason with superstars Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler hitting free agency in July. The Sixers tried to go all-out in the recently concluded 2018-19 season when they made separate trades to acquire Harris and Butler despite the fact that both stars are set to become free […]

Philadelphia 76ers unrestricted free agent Tobias Harris is in line for a couple of busy days when free agency officially commences on June 30. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Sixers forward is already planning to set up meetings both on the East Coast and West Coast, and he is looking […]

Jimmy Butler is taking it easy in the lead up to his first foray into unrestricted free agency. The Philadelphia 76ers star and noted soccer fan is in Brazil this week to take in the 2019 Copa America, a quadrennial international men’s soccer tournament. Given his well-known fandom of Brazil striker Neymar, it should come […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have managed to maneuver their way out of a dark place but now comes the time to determine if it was all worth it. After countless seasons of adding draft picks and shedding salaries, the team is in position to make a run at a title. But in order to do so, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly given general manager Elton Brand the green light to do everything he could to re-sign Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris this summer. Both players were acquired by the team through trades last season and have helped the team become one of the best in the Eastern Conference. However, the Sixers […]

Sixers forward Tobias Harris had a solid 2018-19 campaign, but it was his brother, Terry, who was making headlines after Thursday night’s draft. Though his name wasn’t called in the draft, Terry is expected to play for Philly’s Summer League team, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic: Brotherly Love: Free agent […]

Kawhi Leonard will entertain plenty of suitors in his impending free agency, planning to take meetings with five different teams this summer. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday night that the Toronto Raptors star is likely to take meetings with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and L.A. Clippers, who are the frontrunners for […]

Those most familiar with Matisse Thybulle’s game believe his wholly unique set of skills, coupled with obvious ability to strengthen his weaknesses, could eventually make him a perfect fit in the modern NBA. After how the University of Washington product on Thursday night described his interaction with the Philadelphia 76ers during the pre-draft process, it’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers shipped of the team’s #42 overall pick in the second round along with Jonathon Simmons to Washington Wizards, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: The 76ers are trading swingman Jonathon Simmons and No. 42 pick to the Wizards. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019 The 2019 NBA Draft has not […]

The Boston Celtics were beaten to the punch by the Atlanta Hawks, missing their opportunity to trade into the top-five picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. Just because Danny Ainge and company failed to acquire the No. 4 pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, though, certainly didn’t mean they would mostly play bystander on draft […]

The Philadelphia 76ers put together a great 2018-19 NBA season, finishing third in the Eastern Conference before being eliminated by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs. Now, they are focused on adding talent to their roster to make another run next season. Unfortunately, re-signing Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris might not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers management has given GM Elton Brand the green light to do everything he could to re-sign Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler. "I know Sixers Ownership has given Elton Brand the go-ahead to do what he needs to do to retain Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris" –@marczumoff with @975Mornings — Marc Farzetta (@MarcFarzetta) […]

Tobias Harris banked on himself and his hard work and rightfully turned down a four-year, $80 million extension the LA Clippers offered in the summer of 2018. He is now in line to potentially receive a five-year deal worth $190 million from the Philadelphia 76ers or a four-year deal spanning north of $140 million from […]

The cash-strapped Oklahoma City Thunder have made several players available for trade in order to try and clear some money, and point guard Dennis Schroder is one of them. Schroder is coming off of a season in which he played 79 games and averaged 15.5 points, 4.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds over 29.3 minutes per […]

At the Steve Nash Showdown on Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid asked Tobias Harris if the swingman is coming back to the Sixers this summer during an interview in typical Embiid fashion. Harris becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is expected to be pursued by multiple teams, including the Sixers’ Atlantic […]

Tobias Harris says he turned down an $80 million extension offer from the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason because he wanted to bet on himself. The gamble paid off, as Harris had a great 2018-19 season with the Clippers and Sixers and will likely command a max contract this summer in free agency. The small […]

University of North Carolina guard Cameron Johnson is reportedly a primary target for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Sixers have the 24th overall pick in Thursday’s draft. After holding private workout, Sixers have made UNC G/SF Cameron Johnson one of their primary targets draft night, per source. — Jon Johnson (@jonjohnsonwip) […]

The Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in signing Al Horford in free agency, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. The Sixers and Rockets join the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers as the teams with interest in Horford, who is not expected to re-sign with […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris will be an intriguing option for teams who are looking to make a splash in free agency this summer. Harris will become an unrestricted free agent in July. The 26-year-old spent the second half of the season with the Sixers after being dealt by the Los Angeles Clippers. According to […]

JJ Redick is without question and important piece for the Philadelphia 76ers, but he is about to hit the open free agency market. Last offseason, Redick tested free agency and ended up re-signing with the franchise. This year, the result may end up being a little different. According to a report from Michael K-B of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could have some aces up their sleeve in case their two major unrestricted free agents, Tobias Harris and Jimmy Butler, both decide to pass on returning to the City of Brotherly Love this summer. According to a Western Conference executive, the Sixers could opt to make a run at Milwaukee Bucks restricted […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have a tough choice to make, likely forced to decide between keeping Jimmy Butler or Tobias Harris on a max contract this summer. Yet the headaches will keep coming for this front office, which will now have to find a way to build a bench with little ways to avoid luxury […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot on the line with Jimmy Butler hitting free agency, but should he choose to leave, the team could look to add some wing depth by pursuing Danny Green or Terrence Ross in free agency. The organization will likely have to choose between Butler and Tobias Harris, as they are […]

A couple of NFL players recently engaged in a brief Twitter exchange pertaining to Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler and his impending free agency this summer. Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux came out with a bold prediction stating that Butler will be on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer — […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is open to meeting with the Miami Heat if they are interested in signing him. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Buter would be happy to meet with the Heat if they want to talk. Jimmy Butler has told […]

Jimmy Butler is set to become a free agent this summer, and while he does not carry the cachet he may have had a couple of years ago, he is still one of the best two-way wings in the NBA and will definitely be one of the top players on the market this offseason. We […]

To nobody’s surprise, Jimmy Butler will decline his $19.8 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers and will become a free agent this summer, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Haynes adds that the 76ers still have plans of trying to bring back Butler, who’s seeking a max contract. However, Philadelphia will face some […]

Ime Udoka spent seven years as a player in the NBA, but three came with the San Antonio Spurs, where he established a relationship with head coach Gregg Popovich and came to appreciate a culture built on a tradition of winning. Brett Brown was part of that culture, too, and now Udoka and Brown have […]

It was simple to move on for Ime Udoka. Just because he’s no longer coaching with the San Antonio Spurs, though, hardly means the Philadelphia 76ers’ new lead assistant coach will be leaving what he learned from franchise legends in the Alamo City. Udoka, who played for the Spurs for two seasons in the late […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers currently in possession of the upcoming draft’s 24th overall pick, it appears that team general manager Elton Brand is still looking to add another first-round pick. According to Sixers team insider Vin Fosh, Brand has had discussions with the Atlanta Hawks regarding the possibility of acquiring one of their three first-round […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to figure out what to do with Jimmy Butler. Should they let him walk or pay the small fortune to keep him? In 2018, Butler’s presence forced fans to think NBA Finals. However, just like last season, the Sixers faltered in the second-round. Now, it comes down to money and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have finished with the best record in the NBA this season, but the Toronto Raptors were able to dispatch them in the Eastern Conference Finals, reeling off four straight wins to beat them in six games. As a matter of fact, the Raptors had a more difficult time with the Philadelphia […]

The Brooklyn Nets are going to have a ton of cap space to sign free agents this summer, and a born-and-raised New Yorker may be on their radar. According to Michael Scotto of The Athletic, the Nets and Tobias Harris have a ‘mutual interest’ in each other in free agency. Harris, who was born in […]

The Golden State Warriors were hoping that Kevin Durant could come back and make a major impact in Game 5 after coming back from a calf injury, but that was not the case. Unfortunately, in the second quarter, Durant went down with what appeared to be a calf or Achilles injury. Count Philadelphia 76ers’ star […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris recently shared a photo of himself and teammate Boban Marjanovic to commemorate Best Friends Day. This came as a shock for fellow Sixer Mike Scott, who hilariously reacted to the snub with an NSFW response on Twitter: Fuck y’all 😒 https://t.co/seLH1IpwjQ — Mike Scott (@mikescott) June 8, 2019 Scott seemed […]

When evaluating a player like Andre Iguodala in terms of his individual value to multiple organizations over the course of his 15-year career, the numbers do not do him proper justice. Iguodala boasts career averages of 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists, not exactly eye-popping statistics for building a Hall of Fame case. And […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off their second straight 50-win season and appearance in the second round of the playoffs with similar results. The era of “The Process” is officially over and yet, they have nothing to show for it but continued hope. While teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards continue to wallow […]