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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 […]

With a multitude of picks in this year’s draft, the Philadelphia 76ers are in a good position to add more young and talented players to their lineup. However, what they are more interested with is the third overall selection that they own, and are apparently looking to trade or sell some of the second rounders […]

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 […]