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During the rebuilding process for the Philadelphia 76ers, they have drafted the best player available instead of best fit. As a result, the 76ers selected Nerlens Noel (2013), Joel Embiid (2014), and Jahlil Okafor (2015) three consecutive years. With Embiid establishing himself as the face of the franchise, Philadelphia traded Noel to the Dallas Mavericks […]

Jahlil Okafor has yet to have his fourth-year option picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers, and after logging only one appearance through seven games thus far in the season, it’s no surprise why the franchise is hesitating. The Sixers have been trying to move Okafor for two years now, but with every day that passes […]

It has been nothing short of a frustrating start to the season for Philadelphia 76ers third-year big man Jahlil Okafor as he has found himself on the outside looking for playing time. In fact, Okafor has made just one appearance in the first six games that have only increased the trade chatter around him. Despite […]

Since the start of the regular season last week, the trade chatter surrounding Philadelphia 76ers third-year big man Jahlil Okafor has mostly faded into the background. However, Chris Haynes of ESPN is reporting that the Sixers are still looking for a suitable trade for the 21-year-old. With the role of Jahlil Okafor further diminishing, his representatives and the Philadelphia 76ers are […]

The NBA regular season is upon us. What this means is that we’re done trying to stomach watching practice-squad quality players litter the floor during preseason games. We’re also about to see the best of the best duke it out for NBA supremacy. But let’s not forget that the intrigue isn’t solely on the basketball […]

Over the past year, Gilbert Arenas has made a lot of headlines for the rants he made on social media over different issues players have been involved in. The former All-Star did the same recently, as he gave his thoughts about the future of Jahlil Okafor with the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s no secret that Okafor’s […]

The tale of Jahlil Okafor has been one with plenty of ups and downs throughout his first two years in the league. Hailed as one of the most offensively talented big man in the 2015 NBA Draft, Okafor was selected with the third overall pick — showing enough promise in his first year with the […]

Heading into his third season in the league, Philadelphia 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor has continued to deal with trade rumors that have only grow louder with each passing week. Throughout the entire process, Okafor has remained positive about his future with the organization. However, Keith Pompey of The Inquirer recently revealed during a Q&A session […]

It has become no secret over the last several months that the Philadelphia 76ers are intently looking to move on from big man Jahlil Okafor if the right deal presents itself to the organization. In the meantime, head coach Brett Brown has made it clear that Okafor will receive an opportunity to play a significant […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown acknowledged the talent of his recent couple of No. 1 overall selection tops that of recent picks by the organization. Brown noted Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz are “completely” better equipped to be more successful than centers Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel are at the moment, according to Tom […]

In his first two seasons in the league, big man Jahlil Okafor has seen his future with the Philadelphia 76ers quickly become filled with uncertainty. There were a plethora of trade rumors surrounding Okafor throughout much of last season heading into the trade deadline, but nothing truly came about aside from the Chicago Bulls showing […]

Jahlil Okafor is getting himself into great shape ahead of the new NBA season. The Sixers big man told CSN Philly’s Jessica Camerato that he has already lost 20 pounds from his weight last year thanks in part to a mostly vegan diet. Caught up with Jahlil Okafor today at Sixers Shore Tour. He's down […]

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Philadelphia 76ers by selecting D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. As a result, the Sixers ultimately chose Jahlil Okafor ahead of Kristaps Porzingis. While Okafor earned All-Rookie First Team honors by averaging 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds, he suffered a disappointing sophomore season. […]

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 […]

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 […]

With six games remaining on their 2016-2017 schedule, the Philadelphia 76ers are beginning to make more definitive moves heading into the summer. The team currently stands at 28-47 which is a huge improvement from last season especially when considering the amount of games that franchise center Joel Embiid missed. With this, the front office and […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers selected Jahlil Okafor in the 2015 NBA Draft, it turned a few heads. In the 2013 draft the Sixers put together a draft night trade in which they would acquire Nerlens Noel only to acquire, twelve months later, another seven footer in Joel Embiid. For the first time as 76ers, all three young […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have essentially been forced to try out something new. With more big men than they know what to do with, the Sixers have gone with some bigger lineups recently that feature Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor on the floor together. This has essentially relegated Embiid to more work on the perimeter, which […]

For the first time on Wednesday night, a curve was thrown at prized rookie Joel Embiid when his Philadelphia 76ers started him next to big man Jahlil Okafor in a 123-114 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Embiid seemed frozen on the court, failing to attempt his first field goal until the second quarter — a […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor had no mercy on Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon as he stuffed his dunk attempt after he received a lead pass from Evan Fournier. https://vine.co/v/5U3MjjI7vWW The second-year Duke product didn’t have to get super high in the air, but rather used his length to deny Gordon, who had possibly his best […]

Rookie Joel Embiid will sit the front leg of the Philadelphia 76ers back-to-back against the Washington Wizards, according to Bob Cooney of the Daily News. This comes as odd news as teams usually prefer to rest players in back-to-back restrictions on the back leg, as it will allow the player a day or two to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in for a rough season, at least in the beginning. The difficulty began in what was a promising and exciting season when rookie Ben Simmons fractured his foot, and news that he would be sidelined for at least two months made its way to the team. Nerlens Noel also suffered […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may have an influx of big men in their lineup but they have not been able to place them on the active list at the same time yet. Jahlil Okafor, Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel have all missed significant time due to injury and have prevented the Sixers from playing them together and […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel is currently recovering from a knee operation that will keep him sidelined temporarily. Noel has expressed his concerns with the team’s front court being overloaded with big men, and unsure of how it will all fit together. Now that he is out, Coach Brett Brown is finding it hard not to give […]

Philadelphia 76ers president Bryan Colangelo hasn’t spoken with big man Nerlens Noel yet, and the deadline for signing an extension is only two weeks away. Colangelo spoke with  Keith Pompey of philly.com and says he isn’t sure of the future between the two just yet. It’s not really something that we’ve discussed, given some of the […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor may have had surgery on his right knee last March to repair a small meniscus tear, but all signs are pointing to him being ready to suit up for the team’s season opener on October 26, as confirmed by the team’s head coach, Brett Brown. Brown said he still expects […]

During last year’s draft, Jahlil Okafor was expected to be one of the top picks. His athleticism and height were arguably the top reasons why he was selected third overall that night. And given his strong game from inside the paint, it made the decision even easier for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-11 forward is gifted […]

Nerlens Noel is frustrated with the Philadelphia 76ers, because he has no idea what direction the franchise is going in. For the moment the team is still transitioning, and things aren’t set in stone. Noel missed a year with an injury and returned only to find himself playing alongside another drafted center in Jahlil Okafor. To […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel is unhappy and training camp hasn’t even started yet. He recently spoke to Philly.com about his frustrations, and says he’s confused about what the team’s plans are for the future. I think it’s just silly . . . this situation that we are in now with three starting centers. With the departure […]

They’ll never admit it, but it’s hard to say that the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t tanking these past few years. With the way things are looking, it seems that the question of not caring about losses won’t be asked for the coming years. The future is now for the Sixers. They got two young lads in […]

An ex-minority owner and ex-president of the Philadelphia 76ers from 1996-2001, Pat Croce still keeps hopes alive for his hometown team. Croce left the team shortly after losing in the NBA Finals when he was denied the chance to become the owner of the team, but has never stopped cheering for the Sixers. The Philadelphia native is optimistic […]

With the arrival of longtime veteran Elton Brand to Philadelphia and the imminent return of former No. 3 pick Joel Embiid, the 76ers are in the works of trading one of their two starting big men. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Sixers have had consistent trade talks during this summer involving Nerlens Noel and […]

It seems as though Jahlil Okafor is finding ways to enjoy himself during the NBA offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers center attended a show by one of his favorite artists, Chance The Rapper, on Sunday night. During Chance’s set at Budweiser’s Made In America festival over the weekend, the skilled big man found himself on stage, […]

If there’s one thing certain about the Philadelphia 76ers‘ current roster, it’s that they created a major logjam in the front court. What Philly has to work with The team drafted the consensus top-pick of this year’s draft, Ben Simmons, which many considered as a no-brainer decision. The LSU product has the rare combination of […]

Former third-overall pick Joel Embiid was spotted playing a few casual games of one-on-one at the Sixers Beach Bash on Saturday. The seven-footer took on a few comers, including Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin the Dog, as seen in the video. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJqbmB5AqVS/ While he says he feels 100% after injuries have gotten the best of him […]

From the looks of it, Jahlil Okafor, while spending some time in Los Angeles, is seeking ways to remember a time of his youth. He took to Twitter to ask if someone had Harry Potter games available in the area. But the weirdest of all was the console he was looking out for. As it turns […]

Sometimes, trade talks are a one-way street. The Boston Celtics emerged as a potential destination for Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor earlier this week. The 76ers are reportedly shopping the second-year big man since their frontcourt is getting pretty crowded. The knowledge that Okafor is pretty expendable for Philly, and the fact that Boston already […]

The Boston Celtics have appeared desperate to land a big name free agent ever since the NBA Draft. They shopped the third overall pick all over the league and came up empty before having to settle on drafting Jaylen Brown. They made a pretty strong run at Kevin Durant, appearing like real contenders after signing […]

The Sixers, as we know, have a logjam at the power forward and center positions. Bryan Colangelo, the Sixers GM, has made it clear that probably won’t be the case for long. Yesterday, Bryan Colangelo went on Sirius XM Radio to talk about his team and if one of their big men might have to […]