Philadelphia 76ers Articles - Page 274

Entering into his fourth NBA season, Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, has a promising future as owner Josh Harris and the 76ers are looking to offer him a contract extension. According to Tom Moore of the Courier Times, the Sixers can extend Embiid’s rookie contract from July 1 until the day before the season opener in […]

If playing alongside Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, and Joel Embiid isn’t reason enough to be excited to join the City of Brotherly Love, there’s always the numerous Chick-fil-A locations in Philadelphia ready to serve the top pick in the draft, Markelle Fultz. In a self-written piece for The Players’ Tribune published Friday morning, titled “What’s Up, […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers traded for the first overall pick a few days before the draft, everybody assumed they’d select Markelle Fultz. Despite his team’s struggles at Washington, Fultz dazzled fans and scouts alike with his complete skill set, and eventually he became the unanimous top prospect in college basketball. Had Boston kept the pick […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans can finally look forward to a bright future. The “Process” started by former GM Sam Hinkie is seemingly coming to a close, as the 76ers have assembled a fantastic young core. That nucleus was strengthened with first pick Markelle Fultz, who joins forwards Ben Simmons and Dario Saric, as well as center Joel […]

In a blockbuster trade days before the draft, the Boston Celtics traded the first pick in the 2017 NBA draft for the third selection owned by the Philadelphia 76ers. Along with that pick, the Sixers sent a 2018 Lakers first rounder, protected 2-5. If the picks falls out of that range, the Celtics would receive […]

Markelle Fultz made his childhood dreams come true last night after being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers as many expected. But with a draft full of surprises, the Washington standout wouldn’t take chances when making an Instagram ad with watch-designer Tissot. “Excited to head to (City) and join the (team name),” read […]

The Philadelphia 76ers walked into Thursday night with the No.1 draft pick and had their choice of who they wanted to build their core into the future with. Everything went according to plan and the team picked Markelle Fultz whom many had projected to be the top pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. GM Bryan Colangelo […]

76ers center Joel Embiid is one of the most active NBA stars on social media. From reacting to Instagram stories of other NBA players, to selling the Philadelphia “process,” to other NBA players on Twitter. However, this time, it was not only Embiid taking to social media. The big man was joined by 76ers forward Ben […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to engage in one more trade on the day of the draft. After acquiring the first overall pick in a blockbuster trade with the Celtics, the Sixers are trying to use their assets to acquire one more first round pick in this year’s draft. With reports that this draft is […]

Joel Embiid is back to his old ways. Known to be a hilarious figure on social media, the Philadelphia 76ers center once again proved that he can cause quite a stir with just a simple tweet. Following news that surfaced that the New York Knicks are listening to calls for a possible trade involving prized young […]

There is no question that the future is looking bright for the Philadelphia 76ers. Already expecting last season’s number one pick Ben Simmons to make his debut in October, the team was also able to complete a deal with the Boston Celtics last week and now own the top selection in this year’s draft. It’s […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

If you ask projected No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz, the Philadelphia 76ers can go from trusting the process, to finishing the process as soon as he’s drafted by the organization come tomorrow’s NBA Draft. Markelle Fultz on when the Sixers can start winning: "As soon as I get there." — Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 21, […]

The New York Knicks‘ team president Phil Jackson announced earlier this week that Latvian forward and former fourth pick in the draft, Kristaps Porzingis, is available to be traded, which set the NBA world on fire. Porzingis’ combination of size and shot-making ability make him a rare commodity, so it is no surprise that there […]

Many fans have celebrated what former Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie did for the organization throughout years of rebuilding, but nothing says thank you like a tribute video does. NBA blogger Rob Perez dedicated this The Lion King “Circle of Life” parody to Hinkie and his efforts to snatch every draft […]

Having recently completed a trade for the top pick in this year’s draft, Bryan Colangelo and the Philadelphia 76ers now have a deeper understanding of how it’s like to negotiate with the Boston Celtics. With assistant general manager Mike Zarren and Danny Ainge calling the shots, they know it won’t be easy, especially with their experience and […]

The trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers is widely being called a blockbuster, but both teams apparently did not have a hard time pulling the trigger. After giving up the third pick and a future first rounder to secure the top overall selection in this year’s draft, the Sixers believe that it was […]

Markelle Fultz is only three days away from being likely the No. 1 overall selection in this 2017 NBA Draft, but before he takes the stage, he’s got a one-on-one battle planned with one of the icons of the sport. The recently-turned 19-year-old went mano-a-mano with Tracy McGrady in a Samsung video series titled The Journey. The […]

Michael Carter-Williams balled out during his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013-14, winning Rookie of the Year honors — but the now-Chicago Bulls point guard was being showered with thanks from fans of the City of Brotherly Love over Twitter for no apparent reason. For what? — Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) June 18, 2017 […]

In a matter of days, Markelle Fultz‘s destination changed from one team in the Atlantic Division to another, shifting from being a potential No. 1 pick with the Boston Celtics to potentially talent-stacked Philadelphia 76ers team with plenty of promise. The Washington standout can already see the gears in motion, seeing a future chemistry with fellow […]

University of Washington freshman point guard Markelle Fultz has impressed through every one of his workout thus far before the NBA Draft, so it’s only right he took his skills to ESPN’s Sport Science lab, where his agility and change of direction were put to the test. The 19-year-old was one of the most dynamic […]

The Celtics franchise and its GM, Danny Ainge, are notorious for the high number of picks they own. They got them all from trades with other franchises during their rebuilding phase. The first trade that set the rebuild theme for the Celtics was done in June 2013 when they got three first-round selections (2014, 2016, 2018) […]

One of the free agents expected to receive significant interest in the open market this summer is Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. His playoff experience and solid playmaking skills are valuable commodities these days that only a few other players can rival. He has long been linked to his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, but now […]

Since declaring for this year’s Draft, Markelle Fultz has been projected to be a top pick and has emerged as the consensus No. 1 overall pick. His impressive season at Washington had scouts thinking very highly of him and that he has the potential to be a game-changer for an NBA franchise. However, when the Boston […]

Following his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, a sought-after Washington freshman Markelle Fultz was optimistic about his potential of becoming part of “The Process” and joining the arsenal of young talent president Bryan Colangelo and company have put together during the last few years. The Sixers recently gave up a galore of picks in a trade with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will officially trade for the No. 1 overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft, giving the Boston Celtics a package of the No. 3 overall pick, the 2018 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers, and the 2019 first-round pick from the Sacramento Kings, according to TNT’s David Aldridge, who first reported the news. The deal […]

Top NBA prospect Markelle Fultz is expected to work out for the Philadelphia 76ers today, according to the Boston Herald’s Mark Murphy. The University of Washington freshman star was at home in his native Upper Marlboro, Md — a relatively short trip from the City of Brotherly Love — which has expressed serious interest in drafting him, […]

The potential trade between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers for the coveted No. 1 overall pick is not as close as it may have seemed yesterday, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. While many thought the deal was only a Markelle Fultz medical report and a meeting away from happening, there is […]

Only a few days left before the 2017 NBA Draft commences and, as expected, rumors intensify by the day. Draft-related news have interestingly evolved over the past few weeks. From teams eyeing certain prospects to workouts shaking up numerous projections, it has been quite a ride. But amid all these, nothing beats it when star […]

Malik Monk, a 6-foot-3 guard out of Kentucky, worked out with the Philadelphia 76ers this past Thursday in hopes of impressing the franchise that holds the 3rd overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft. Coaches put him through an intense workout, consisting of 3-on-3, coming off of screens, shooting, and vigorous defensive drills. According to Keith […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics are in serious trade talks involving this year’s No. 1 overall pick, according to a report by ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Sixers, like many other teams have been eyeing University of Washington standout Markelle Fultz, who has been projected to be the No. 1 selection in this year’s NBA […]

Kevin Durant clarified some of his previous comments made during The Bill Simmons Podcast in which he said Kyrie Irving was better than Allen Iverson. This bit left many scratching their heads, as Iverson is a much more accomplished player, having won as many scoring titles as Durant has (four) and even owning the record for most points in […]

Following his impressive performance this year, the Philadelphia 76ers have made the easy decision of picking up the option on Robert Covington for next season. Owning a team-friendly $1.57 million deal, it was considered a very straightforward decision to make for the team. Robert Covington is one of the best bargain players in the NBA. […]

Despite the skill-for-skill comparison that Finals MVP Kevin Durant made between Allen Iverson and Kyrie Irving on The Bill Simmons Podcast, giving the latter the edge in it, the Philadelphia 76ers legend had nothing but great things to say about the newly-crowned champion. Iverson, who has become the face of the BIG3 league that tips […]

There were earlier reports that the Sacramento Kings were possibly looking to trade their fifth- and 10th-overall picks in the NBA Draft for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ third-overall pick in order to have surefire shot at nabbing Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox. However, as the Sacramento Bee’s Ailene Voisin points out, her sources within the Kings organization stated that […]

One of the more intriguing prospects in this year’s draft is Kansas swingman Josh Jackson. The 20-year old has recently conducted a few workouts with a number of the teams holding the top picks in the draft. Apparently, they were quite impressed. According to John Gambadoro of the Arizona Sports 98.7, Jackson has been reportedly […]

We talkin’ bout practice? — Oh yes, we are. Allen Iverson was back on the gym ahead of his debut with his team, 3’s Company, getting himself in shape before the long-awaited BIG3 league tips off in June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 2001 NBA MVP and four-time scoring champion is seen […]

Despite the last three years of NBA Finals action being dominated by two powerhouses in the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, the possibility for a new challenger isn’t completely out of the question. A few teams in both conferences are a player away from making a run at the throne, something forward Andre […]