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With the Philadelphia 76ers owning the third overall pick in this year’s draft, they have a chance to add another young and talented player to their roster. While many believe that De’Aaron Fox and Dennis Smith Jr. are the ones on their radar, especially with their need for a point guard, one league scout thinks […]

With the Golden State Warriors having all the momentum any team in NBA history could ask for as they are one step away from a postseason sweep, the Cleveland Cavaliers are desperately seeking for answers as they hold on to a mere straw in front of a 3-0 Finals deficit. The support outside of the Cavaliers […]

After seeing some of the best players to ever play in the NBA, Larry Brown has a deep understanding of what it takes for someone to be a point guard. Having said that, the legendary coach recently made an appearance on 97.5 The Fanatic’s Midday Show, where he blasted the people who consider Ben Simmons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia76ers are now very busy ahead of the draft on June 22. By owning the second and third picks, respectively, they have invited some of the top prospects to work out with them to gauge if they would fit well in their system. One of the players projected to be a […]

Earlier last month, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown hinted that although the team has not made any official statement yet, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may not participate in this year’s Summer League. Now, their general manager has released the decision made by the team on their two phenom’s Summer League chances. According to Bryan […]

With less than three weeks to go before the NBA Draft, teams all around the NBA are continuing to look at the prospects and see which of them is the best fit for their respective systems. One of those teams is the Philadelphia 76ers, who own the third overall selection. While many believe their selection will […]

One of the most intriguing talents in this year’s draft class has been without a doubt former standout UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball. Ball is expected to be one of the top selections in the 2017 NBA Draft later this month. In line with the notion, Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly is reporting that the Philadelphia […]

The Philadelphia 76ers has been a very dysfunctional NBA franchise for many years, making it painful at times to watch or even acknowledge them as a legitimate team in the league. Many blamed former GM Sam Hinkie and his “process”, but it can’t be denied that all of the team’s success (success being used very lightly here) this […]

Philadelphia 76ers big-man and Rookie of The Year candidate Joel Embiid is a big fan of soccer. ‘The Process,” as he likes to be called, is one of the biggest soccer fans in the NBA, and he has been in the UK for last couple of days for the final of the UEFA Champions League between […]

One of the biggest feel-good stories of last season was the emergence of former Kansas Jayhawk and third pick overall, Joel Embiid. Embiid spent all of his first two seasons out with foot injuries, and expectations were very high in Philadelphia following the news that he will play in the 2016-17 season. Even though he […]

Stephen Curry was slated to wear an unusual sleeve in his right arm to help with elbow bursitis that had developed some swelling after falling on it during a loose ball chase in the Western Conference Finals. Following a slow shooting start to a 113-91 Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA […]

The NBA stars aligned for a friendly matchup in Cardiff, Wales prior to Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus, according to BBC. New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and Denver Nuggets big man Juan Hernangomez lined up for the Real Madrid squad, managed by former club great Emilio Butragueno, while centers […]

Multiple reports have reached a growing belief that highly-touted UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball isn’t much of a sure shot to wear purple and gold by the end of draft night on June 22. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Ball would probably not be the guy the Los Angeles Lakers will take with the No. 2 […]

Joel Embiid got a little more familiar with his community this offseason, deciding to join a group of kids playing outside at a local playground in Philadelphia. Settling into a little game of one-on-one, the 7-foot center decided to give the youngster a little taste of “The Process” — ruthlessly swatting away his layup attempt […]

In the NBA of today, fans are starting to get used to seeing teams play positionless basketball. Unlike in the 1990s and earlier decades, the players have been showing skills that are often seen in specific positions only. Same is the case with point guards, who are no longer just facilitators, but also scoring threats able […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown was recently in Australia and appeared in court to testify on a case he filed against his former assistant coach and friend. The 56-year-old reportedly claimed that ex-NBA player Shane Heal, who was his assistant while in charge of the Australian National Team from 2009-2011, defrauded him of $558,000. […]

For much of the last year, Jahlil Okafor‘s long-term future with the Philadelphia 76ers had been questioned through numerous trade rumors. Despite much of that chatter around his future with the 76ers, Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders is reporting that there currently isn’t much of an internal push from the organization to move the former […]

Danny Ainge confirmed that Lonzo Ball rejected a pre-draft workout invite from the Boston Celtics, but news has now surfaced that he may consider showcasing his skill set for the team with the third overall pick in next month’s draft. It has been reported in a piece made by Chris Haynes of ESPN, that the […]

After finding out that they will pick third overall in next month’s draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have turned their attention to the players that they will have the chance to select. With a need for a point guard who can run their offense, it has been reported that they have their eyes set on Kentucky […]

Following a dashing 2016-17 campaign, Washington Wizards small forward Otto Porter Jr. could reap the benefits of a very impressive improvement during this offseason. Porter will be a restricted free agent this summer, but it won’t take long for offers to start rolling in for his marksman services. According to Sean Deveney of the Sporting […]

Chandler Parsons‘ first season with the Memphis Grizzlies might have gotten cut short due to his nagging injuries, but his offseason social media run is just getting started. In an ad for PSD underwear, the 6-foot-10 forward posed with his shirt off in an Instagram post, urging fans to get his sponsored brand, also inviting […]

With the order for next month’s NBA Draft now sorted out, teams that are part of it are already looking at the potential players they can add to their fold. Two of them are the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, who are selecting at number three and eight, respectively. As both teams need a point […]

The NBA announced rookies Joel Embiid and Dario Saric of the Philadelphia 76ers along with Malcolm Brogdon of the Milwaukee Bucks as the finalists for this season’s Rookie of the Year award. Embiid was the all-around rookie darling from the start, a hefty 7-footer with rare big man skills, range, and an undeniable charisma to […]

Shortly after the Philadelphia 76ers obtained the rights to the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after opting to swap with the Sacramento Kings per a trade clause from former legendary general manager Sam Hinkie, center Joel Embiid is trusting the process as much as ever. Despite this not being the No. 1 pick that […]

The drama surrounding Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is just beginning. Lowry is evaluating his options expressing to management he would opt out of his contract during the team’s exit meeting. Speculations have already begun about the 31-year-old point guard looking to sign with other teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers. Raptors team president Masai […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons‘ sister, Olivia, isn’t a fan of LaVar Ball and she’s not afraid to show why on social media. Following the FOX Sports 1 interview on The Herd with Colin Cowherd where Ball went back-and-forth with co-host Kristine Leahy, Simmons couldn’t help but fire shot after shot at the boss of the Big […]

After dealing with a first-round exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Utah Jazz, the L.A. Clippers have plenty of questions in the free agency market. One of them is if they’ll keep sharpshooter J.J. Redick. Among the teams interested for his long-range services are the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and the […]

Not hiding it at all, Philadelphia 76ers rookie big man Joel Embiid has an infatuation with Rihanna. The Sixers center has often joked about his undying love for Rihanna but while he may be joking, there is a hint of truth in his frequent jokes about the singer. A fact that was revealed yet again […]

In his first season playing, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid showed much promise on the court with a high level of production in limited action. However, all that came to halt in mid-March as he was bitten by the injury bug yet again after suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee, forcing him to miss the […]

Filled with a plethora of young talent, the Philadelphia 76ers have the potential to be much improved next season. The Sixers though, are far from a complete team and according to rookie big man Joel Embiid, Philadelphia could use a point guard. Joel Embiid says the #Sixers need a point guard. He's excited to try […]

Tuesday night represented yet another post-resignation accolade for former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie, after masterminding a clause that would allow his team to swap picks with the Sacramento Kings in 2016 and 2017 after a 2015 multi-player trade. If hoisting a banner with his likeness wasn’t enough for Philly fans, try the ultimate […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have even more to be thankful for after Tuesday night’s NBA Draft Lottery, invoking a pick swap with the Sacramento Kings as a parting gift from their former general manager Sam Hinkie, who pulled off the deal in 2015. After a legacy of consistent draft royalty, the Rights To Ricky Sanchez podcast raised a banner […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Nik Stauskas couldn’t help but troll his old team, the Sacramento Kings, after the Sixers struck it rich with a pick swap that got them from the fifth to the third overall pick in the draft. This golden nugget was all part of former general manager Sam Hinkie‘s brilliance after a trade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ previously-maligned but now heralded ‘process’ isn’t over yet. With tonight’s draft lottery, the team sent Joel Embiid, aptly called as ‘The Process’, to represent the City of Brotherly Love. Through his first season in the NBA, Embiid has grown into a very likeable personality due to his colorful behavior and entertaining social […]

University of Washington standout freshman Markelle Fultz is, by most experts, locked as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. The talented scorer met with six of the top eight teams in the lottery during the NBA Draft Combine this past week, according to SiriusXM NBA Radio. The soon-to-be 19-year-old has high […]

Only at 20-years-old and already 6-foot-10 and 240 pounds, it’s no secret that Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons is a huge person. However, what many don’t know is he was already big since he was a baby, and much bigger than most of the toddlers his age, The Australian international and former LSU Tiger recently took […]

The annual Summer League has long been the avenue teams use to get a first look at their young players competing at a level closest to the NBA. It also gives the ones who came from injury to have a feel of the game once again, and prepare them for the coming season. That said, many […]

Markelle Fultz is further boosting his stock by participating in the NBA Draft Combine. Many coaches have had the chance to see him showcase his skills up close, which strengthens his case of being a top pick in this year’s draft. That said, even with only 15 percent chance of landing the first overall pick, […]

As soon as the Toronto Raptors were eliminated in this year’s playoffs, speculations already emerged as to where their All-Star point guard, Kyle Lowry, would end up after this summer’s free agency. Although his current team is still considered the frontrunner to secure his services once again, other teams could also make a run for him […]