The Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason moves generated excitement. They brought Paul George into the fold alongside franchise cornerstone Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey. However, even before the season tips off, reality has come crashing down for 76ers fans. A hyperextended knee injury to Paul George during a preseason game and Embiid’s precautionary absence from the … [Read more...] about 76ers’ House of Cards Already ‘Crumbling’
NBA Rookie Preview: Jared McCain
The 76ers would like to fancy themselves as championship contenders, and Jared McCain’s rookie preview should support this theory. Rather than taking a high-upside or developmental prospect, McCain is a high-floor guard who hopes to contribute more immediately. This isn’t dissimilar to Reed Sheppard, who hopes to have an immediate impact on an up-and-coming Rockets team. Let’s … [Read more...] about NBA Rookie Preview: Jared McCain
Philadelphia 76ers X-Factor: Jared McCain
As the NBA preseason ends at the end of this week, the 2024-25 NBA regular season starts on Tuesday night. The Philadelphia 76ers had an active offseason, and now they are going to see their new roster in action against the Milwaukee Bucks next Wednesday night. As a result of their roster upgrades, they have one of the deepest and most athletic rosters in the association. One … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers X-Factor: Jared McCain
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Makes Stunning Admission; E Tu Paul George?
Since selecting Joel Embiid with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Cameroonian center has played 492 games with the Philadelphia 76ers, playoffs included. In that time, he’s missed two full seasons after undergoing foot surgery. He’s never played more than 68 games in any season. Though he usually toughs it out, he’s often hobbled in the playoffs, when the team … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Joel Embiid Makes Stunning Admission; E Tu Paul George?
Sixers’ Key Player Injured During Preseason Victory Over Hawks
After getting off to a slow start, the Philadelphia 76ers managed to defeat Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in Monday’s preseason matchup, 104-89. Tyrese Maxey was ice cold, shooting 5-18 from the field while harassed by Atlanta’s hawkish wingspan. Kelly Oubre Jr. wasn’t much better, going 4-12 from the floor and 1-8 from three-point range. Paul George played a little over 12 … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Key Player Injured During Preseason Victory Over Hawks