Philadelphia 76ers Articles - Page 283

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 […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was quick to announce he’d be opting out of his deal, doing so a day after being swept off the second round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His interest however, may lie in his hometown Philadelphia 76ers, who have maintained a mutual interest, according to Keith Pompey […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers missing out on the postseason and since his season ended early due to injury, it feels like forever since Joel Embiid has been in our NBA lives. Thankfully though, Embiid’s trademark wit is still intact as evidenced by his latest tweet. Taking to Twitter to announced that he will be representing […]

Despite only playing in 31 games after suffering a knee injury late in the regular season, Joel Embiid still believes he deserves to win the Rookie of the Year Award. The Philadelphia 76ers center recently spoke to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN and explained that even with the lack of games he played in, the panel members should […]

It’s yet another offseason for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which means he’s already putting in work on his Twitter game — this time aiming at one of the six most prolific scorers in NBA history — Dirk Nowitzki. The German international is a known soccer fan and keeping watch on Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League […]

Coming out of one of the best draft classes the NBA has seen in 1996, Kobe Bryant has been known to be one of the most relentless competitors ever. But coupled with his brawn, heart, and unequivocal desire to compete, is a very cerebral player that took all his blue collar traits and fused them with […]

If there’s one advantage for a team that did not make the playoffs, they can have a longer time to plan their next moves, to try and improve their roster next season. Such is the case for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are already looking for a point guard that can address their need in that […]

The 76ers honored former great Wilt Chamberlain in a ceremony last Saturday, unveiling a new statue that will stand outside the team’s practice facilities in remembrance of a legend of Philadelphia basketball. Although he spent several years in San Francisco when the Warriors franchise moved in 1961, Chamberlain, a Philly native, always remained true to his roots. […]

With the regular season over, it’s safe to say that the 2016 draft class has been very underwhelming. It’s been so bad that the frontrunners for the Rookie of the Year honors in Joel Embiid and Dario Saric were both drafted in 2014 and were only forced to miss a couple of years for various […]

He may have not played a single game in what would’ve been his first year in the NBA, but Ben Simmons is ready to move forward and put his battle with injury in the past. The Philadelphia 76ers forward addressed the media on Thursday and admitted, via Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly, that despite not seeing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a sticky situation this season when centerpiece Joel Embiid had to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, shortly after missing his first two seasons with a nagging foot injury. After constant minute limitations and resting back-to-back games, Embiid played only 31 games before […]

After recently getting cleared to resume basketball-related activities, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons went straight back to work, and started with a 1-on-1 game against a young New York Knicks fan, during their pregame warmup. The boy tried his test to shot over the 6-foot-10 forward, but saw his attempt not only get blocked, but the ball […]

Ben Simmons was drafted the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft due to his great rebounding rate, high basketball IQ, and ability to make dazzling passes and make plays in the clutch. Some even compared him to LeBron James coming out of high school — but the vision that the Philadelphia 76ers […]

In a recent episode of Sneaker Shopping with Complex, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson recounted some of the very first pairs of sneakers that caught his eye. The Philadelphia 76ers legend eluded to a pair of Nike Air Revolutions that he wanted so badly, that he even wore a pair one-and-a-half sizes bigger just to […]

After all the setbacks he’s had this season, there’s finally some positive news about Ben Simmons’ recovery from injury. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie has reportedly been cleared to resume 5-on-5 work as his latest foot scan revealed it has completely healed. However, his team is planning to take a cautious approach with his condition and […]