Hoops Rumors

Sixers forward Paul George will meet with doctors this weekend, according to head coach Nick Nurse, and if this “final hurdle” goes well, the nine-time All-Star could make his season debut in the near future, as Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports relays (Twitter links). George, who is in the second season of a four-year, maximum-salary contract, has been a full practice participant … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: George, Barlow, McCain, Grimes

Joel Embiid will miss the Sixers‘ game against the Magic on Monday due to left knee injury management, reports Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer (via Twitter). It has been reported that Embiid and the Sixers would be cautious with his health, so the move isn’t unexpected after he played in the first two contests of the season. Embiid scored 20 points in 20 minutes in the … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, Barlow, Drummond, Edwards

While the Sixers‘ backcourt play has understandably garnered most of the attention during the team’s 5-1 start, veteran forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been a key contributor as well, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscriber link). In Sunday’s matchup with Brooklyn, Oubre was tasked with slowing down Michael Porter Jr., who had a season-high 32-points in his … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Oubre, Lowry, Edgecombe, Embiid

November 4: McCain will be available for Tuesday’s game vs. the Bulls, the Sixers confirmed today (via Twitter). November 3: Jared McCain is on track to make his season debut tomorrow, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the Sixers guard will be listed as probable for Tuesday’s game in Chicago. The 16th overall pick in last year’s draft, McCain … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Jared McCain To Make Season Debut On Tuesday

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to a 4-0 record this past week while averaging 28.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Maxey carried the Sixers to a 3-1 record by … [Read more...] about SGA, Maxey Capture Players Of Week Honors