Hoops Rumors

Joel Embiid and Paul George are listed as questionable to play as the Sixers prepare to host Indiana tonight, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Both players may be held out due to left knee injury management. … [Read more...] about Embiid, George Both Questionable For Monday’s Game

Tyrese Maxey, who is having a fantastic season for the Sixers, was just named an All-Star starter for the first time (it’s his second overall appearance). Speaking to reporters on Monday, the 25-year-old guard said he’d be thrilled to represent Team USA in the future if he’s given the chance. “I would love to play for Team USA…If that’s something that I have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Maxey, Milton, Joseph, Motiejunas

Anfernee Simons had his best game of the season for the Celtics on Thursday night in a 119-114 win over the Heat, writes Jay King for The Athletic. He scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and ended the game with 39 points while hitting seven threes, all while coming off the bench. “I think he definitely was in that mode tonight where, let’s get him the ball and get out of the … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Barrett, Bridges, McCain

Today is Thursday, January 15, which means that a total of 11 players who signed free agent contracts meeting specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be traded. Most offseason signees became trade-eligible on December 15, but players who met the following criteria were ineligible to be moved for an extra month: The player re-signed with his previous team. He … [Read more...] about Eleven More Players Become Trade-Eligible