Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images With Daryl Morey bringing a lot of new faces to Philadelphia, it will be Nick Nurse’s job to fit them together. Following another disappointing playoff exit and an offseason featuring an almost pristine cap sheet, the Philadelphia 76ers were poised for an overhaul, and we’ve certainly seen that with more than a half doz … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse discusses the Sixers’ ‘super critical’ offseason additions
Wells Fargo to drop name from Sixers’ home arena in South Philadelphia
The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Bloomberg) Photographer: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The home of the Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers and Wings will get a new name in 2025 as Wells Fargo’s sponsorship of the arena will end. Well, we all knew this was coming. The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a new home — well, in name only. The Wells Fargo Center moni … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo to drop name from Sixers’ home arena in South Philadelphia
‘Offseason wouldn’t have been possible without’ Maxey. You ain’t kidding, Daryl
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Tyrese Maxey put off a deserved max extension to help the team, but his mere presence makes anything and everything possible in the next era of Sixers basketball. Tyrese Maxey was all smiles Tuesday. Sure, you would be too if someone handed you a five-year, $204 million contract at 23 years old, but we also know this is … [Read more...] about ‘Offseason wouldn’t have been possible without’ Maxey. You ain’t kidding, Daryl
Paul George feels the brotherly love, especially with superstar teammate Embiid
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George said all the right things at his introductory presser Tuesday, including how he’s embracing the pressure of coming to a city like Philadelphia and playing alongside Joel Embiid. Joel Embiid is an introvert. That might be hard for some to believe. After all, this is a guy who got on the NBA’s radar for his Twi … [Read more...] about Paul George feels the brotherly love, especially with superstar teammate Embiid
Embiid drops 15, has highlight reel block as Team USA takes down Germany
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Joel Embiid appears to be finding his footing and LeBron James took over late as Team USA won its final warmup game for the Olympics over Germany Wednesday. Team USA had arguably its finest performance of its USA Basketball Showcase games, knocking off reigning FIBA Basketball World Cup champion Germany 92-88 Monday in … [Read more...] about Embiid drops 15, has highlight reel block as Team USA takes down Germany