Veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4MM player option in order to become an unrestricted free agent, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. However, it’s still possible Gordon will remain with the Sixers. According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones (Twitter link), there’s mutual interest between Philadelphia’s front office and Gordon. The Sixers view him as a possible … [Read more...] about Eric Gordon Declining Option But Interested In Re-Signing With Sixers
Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson
The Spurs weren’t successful in their attempt to trade for Kristaps Porzingis, who was ultimately sent from Boston to Atlanta, but they remain active in their pursuit of another big man, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer echoes a recent report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that San Antonio is eyeing Guerschon Yabusele. “Multiple well-placed … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Yabusele, Kornet, Lopez, Hornets, Wolves, D. Robinson
Stein’s Latest: Mavs, D-Lo, Paul, Exum, Sixers, Hawks
Within his latest NBA rumor round-up for The Stein Line (Substack link), Marc Stein reiterates a report he published on Twitter earlier this week, writing that the Mavericks are “increasingly regarded as the favorites” to sign point guard D’Angelo Russell. Dallas will likely be limited to offering free agents the $5.7MM taxpayer mid-level exception, and Stein suggests Chris … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Mavs, D-Lo, Paul, Exum, Sixers, Hawks
Sixers To Sign Igor Milicic Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract
After going undrafted, Tennessee’s Igor Milicic Jr. has agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Sixers, reports Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress (Twitter link). Milicic bounced around during his four college seasons, spending one year with Virginia, two at Charlotte, and one with the Volunteers before becoming automatically draft-eligible this spring. The 6’10” forward, … [Read more...] about Sixers To Sign Igor Milicic Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract
Sixers’ Morey Discusses Embiid’s Recovery, Edgecombe Pick
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening after using the No. 3 overall pick to select Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey provided a positive update on star center Joel Embiid, writes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. According to Gelston, Morey indicated that Embiid – who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Morey Discusses Embiid’s Recovery, Edgecombe Pick