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Philadelphia 76ersJahlil Okafor is not a fan of trade rumors

It seems that as every week passes, another Jahlil Okafor trade rumor arises. His team, the Philadelphia 76ers, are seemingly coming to the end of ‘the process’ put into place by members of the back room staff, primarily former general manager Sam Hinkie. The organization has gathered numerous assets, loading their team with young talent […]

NBADuke Top 3 picks in three straight drafts

Coach K and Duke must be doing something right. While it’s a team college basketball fans love to hate, looking back at the last 3 NBA Drafts have been telling. The Blue Devils program have produced top notch players such as Grant Hill, and recently a top 3 draft pick in the last three years […]

Philadelphia 76ersBREAKING: Celtics and Sixers trade talk is heating up

We are now just three days away from the 2016 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics have the 3rd overall pick, but are looking to see if there are any teams around the league that are interested in a trade.  The Sixers have the first overall pick in the draft, but are looking into dealing for […]

Philadelphia 76ersSixers would rather trade Jahlil Okafor than Nerlens Noel

Trade rumors surrounding Sixers’ big men Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel have been circulating over the past few weeks, mainly regarding which one of them will be traded away. Okafor’s trade value has especially been on the rise since being named to the USA Basketball Select Team. While you might think the Sixers would want […]

Philadelphia 76ersReport: P.J. Carlesimo to join Sixers staff as lead assistant

With Mike D’Antoni leaving for the Houston Rockets, the Philadelphia 76ers have already found his replacement. According to David Aldridge, P.J. Carlesimo will replace D’Antoni as the Sixers’ lead assistant coach: Can confirm P.J. Carlesimo to join 76ers staff to replace Mike D’Antoni as top assistant, per source. @PompeyOnSixers on it first. — David Aldridge […]

Philadelphia 76ersReport: The 76ers will likely trade either Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor

Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor have played together for all of one year so far. The thought is that Okafor and Noel can’t work together as neither of them can really spread the floor and the paint would simply be too clogged. The Philadelphia 76ers and their staff are unsure if it’s time to call […]

Philadelphia 76ersRumor: Celtics could trade number three pick in package for Jahlil Okafor

After years and years of compiling draft picks, often trading talented young guys in their second or third seasons for more picks, it finally appears that the Philadelphia 76ers are going to invest their time in actual players. Or, so we thought. According to The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, the Boston Celtics, who have the third […]

NBABen Simmons to skip out on NBA Combine for interesting reasons

The NBA will begin their combine process on Wednesday, but don’t expect LSU’s Ben Simmons to be a part of it. The league released the list of 63 players who will take part in the combine, which begins on May 11th and concludes on May 15th. Simmons, who is widely expected to go No. 1 […]

Philadelphia 76ersJahlil Okafor going back to Duke to complete education

According to Jessica Camerato of CSN Philly, Jahlil Okafor will start school at Duke again next month as he continues his pursuit of a college degree. After finishing his rookie season, Jahlil is following through on a promise he made to his late mother that he would finish his college education even if he made […]

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