VJ Edgecombe missed the Sixers‘ game on Friday against the Magic due to hip soreness, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer tweets. Pompey notes that despite receiving a day-to-day injury designation, Edgecombe was a part of shootaround this morning and will be a participant in practice next week, barring a setback. Staying healthy is crucial for Edgecombe, especially … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Minott, Bridges, Raptors
And-Ones: Delfino, Positional Rankings, Top Storylines, More
Appearing on the “Doble Doble” podcast this week, former NBA forward Carlos Delfino confirmed that he is retiring as a player, as Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops writes. Delfino, who turned 43 in August, was the 25th overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft and spent nine years in the league from 2004-08 and 2009-14 (he played in Russia in 2008/09). The Argentinian wing averaged 8.1 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Delfino, Positional Rankings, Top Storylines, More
Sixers Notes: Embiid, George, Watford, Starters, Grimes
Joel Embiid, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in the spring, continues to trend in the right direction with the regular season around the corner. The Sixers center has increased his participation in practice and done some 5-on-5 work, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). Embiid still has to check a number of boxes before he’s given the … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, George, Watford, Starters, Grimes
Atlantic Notes: Wolf, Tatum, Gordon, Edgecombe, China
Danny Wolf, the former University of Michigan big man, is already showing off his playmaking ability, Bridget Reilly of the New York Post writes. During the Nets’ first preseason game, the 27th overall pick of the draft dished out five assists in 15 minutes. “I mean, when the coaches trust me with the ball in my hands, it’s up to me to make a play,” Wolf said. “I think a few … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Wolf, Tatum, Gordon, Edgecombe, China
Sixers Notes: George, Embiid, Grimes, Edgecombe
The Sixers are already starting training camp without prized sophomore Jared McCain, who recently sustained a torn thumb ligament, and it looks like they will also be without star wing Paul George, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones (subscriber link). George told reporters at Philadelphia’s media day on Friday that he won’t be a full participant in camp. Jones writes that … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: George, Embiid, Grimes, Edgecombe