Joel Embiid has been in the news this season for all the wrong reasons. From injury concerns to a suspension from shoving a reporter, the star cannot keep his name out of the headlines, and it isn’t because of the Joel Embiid stats. Recently, Embiid spoke to reporters and revealed who he believes is the best player in the league. The respect between Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler … [Read more...] about Who’s The Best Player In The League? Embiid’s Shocking Answer
NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case
After a frigid start that reminded many of why people were down on the 2024 NBA Draft class, the 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is finally starting to heat up. NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain and Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, selected back-to-back in the draft, have been playing so well they might be … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case
Only ‘Miracle’ Backcourt Can Save the 76ers From Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers have stumbled into a rough start this season. With a 2-11 record, the team looks disjointed. Joel Embiid, the former MVP, has returned from injury and suspension in poor form. Yet, the consistency of Tyrese Maxey and the emergence of rookie Jared McCain offer a glimmer of hope. This “miracle” backcourt might be the only way to salvage their season. Only … [Read more...] about Only ‘Miracle’ Backcourt Can Save the 76ers From Embiid
Joel Embiid Breaks His Free Throw Streak
For only the second time in his career, Joel Embiid didn’t get a free throw attempt in a regular season game. After the loss against the Miami Heat, the big man thought that was a first. But it was not. The previous time he didn’t shoot a free throw all night was on February 9th, 2018, vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. With the loss, the Philadelphia 76ers hit rock bottom and are … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Breaks His Free Throw Streak
76ers Problems Don’t Reflect Nick Nurse’s Coaching Acumen
The Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, are tied for dead last in the Eastern Conference, and the hole they’ve dug for themselves is dark and deep. Even with Joel Embiid back, sort of, the team is 2-11 and has dropped four in a row. Simply put, the Sixers are a hot mess. Rumblings have begun to rise, and they almost assuredly will grow louder if the Sixers continue down … [Read more...] about 76ers Problems Don’t Reflect Nick Nurse’s Coaching Acumen