After shooting just 3-of-9 from the field in Thursday’s loss to Boston, Joel Embiid told reporters he needs to “fix the problem” in his left knee before he can become dominant again, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Sixers‘ nightmarish season continued as their arch rivals embarrassed them by 20 points on their home court in their sixth straight loss. Embiid was limited to 15 … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Admits He Needs To “Fix The Problem” With His Left Knee
Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. Brooklyn. The plan is for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Lonnie Walker, Sixers Agree To Two-Year Deal
2:46 pm: Walker will exercise the opt-out clause in his contract with Zalgiris Kaunas after all, Langberg tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the veteran guard has agree to a two-year contract with the Sixers. While Charania describes it as a $3MM deal, it should be worth a little more than that. Philadelphia only has the ability to offer a … [Read more...] about Lonnie Walker, Sixers Agree To Two-Year Deal
Chuma Okeke Joins Sixers On 10-Day Contract
February 7: Okeke’s 10-day contract is now official, the 76ers announced in a press release. February 6: The Sixers will sign Chuma Okeke to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 26-year-old forward is currently playing with the G League’s Westchester Knicks, where he’s averaging 17.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 16 regular … [Read more...] about Chuma Okeke Joins Sixers On 10-Day Contract
Sixers’ Joel Embiid May Require Another Knee Surgery
Sixers center Joel Embiid has had very limited availability for Philadelphia this season due to a lingering left knee ailment that he has been dealing with since last February. A year ago, Embiid incurred a lateral meniscus injury against Golden State, underwent surgery, and made a hasty return in April for a playoff push. His knee apparently hasn’t been right ever since. … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Joel Embiid May Require Another Knee Surgery