The Sixers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last spring and have been one of the NBA’s most disappointing teams so far in 2024/25, but they haven’t given any consideration to making a head coaching change, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Daryl … [Read more...] about Sixers Haven’t Considered Making Coaching Change
Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets Among Teams Registering Interest In Yabusele
The Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets and others have called the Sixers to express interest in trading for forward Guerschon Yabusele, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto writes. As we relayed earlier this week, the Sixers reportedly “love” the French forward, but his impending unrestricted free agent status gives the team plenty to think about at this deadline. Yabusele is averaging 10.4 points … [Read more...] about Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets Among Teams Registering Interest In Yabusele
Trade Rumors: Butler, George, Lakers, Kessler, Turner, Raptors
Within a look at the clubs who could potentially get involved in a multi-team Jimmy Butler trade, Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel adds the Sixers to the list of possible facilitators. Given the contracts on their books, it’s hard to see how the 76ers could realistically get involved unless Paul George is an outgoing piece, since Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, George, Lakers, Kessler, Turner, Raptors
Atlantic Notes: George, McCain, Towns, Barnes, Raptors Trade Outlook
Sixers forward Paul George underwent an MRI and ultrasound which revealed an injury to the extensor tendon in his left fifth finger, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps relays (Twitter link) via a team press release. George’s return to play will be determined in the coming days. He played just 13 minutes against Chicago on Saturday before exiting with the finger injury. Sixers coach Nick Nurse … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: George, McCain, Towns, Barnes, Raptors Trade Outlook
Sixers Rumors: Yabusele, Gordon, Embiid, George, Edwards
The Sixers‘ minimum-salary investment in Guerschon Yabusele has paid off in a big way this season, with the big man playing a regular role in Philadelphia and submitting strong numbers, including 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game with a .394 3PT%. The 76ers “love” the Frenchman, Marc Stein writes at his Substack. However, as Adam Aaronson and Yossi Gozlan of … [Read more...] about Sixers Rumors: Yabusele, Gordon, Embiid, George, Edwards