Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Joel Embiid appeared healthy and in good spirits at practice Monday, but the star big man will remain out for the Sixers’ next two games. After practice Monday, Joel Embiid could be seen drenched in sweat and doing handstands as he put up shots alongside Tyrese Maxey. Joel Embiid after practice today. Appears to be … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid practices but still out at least next two games; PG out vs. Lakers
Report: Teams showing interest in Guerschon Yabusele, Eric Gordon
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images As expected, the vultures are circling the Sixers’ veterans on expiring contracts as the NBA trade deadline nears. The NBA’s Trade Deadline is just over one week away, with rumors from the around the league beginning to heat up. Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein detailed the latest trade winds, which featured some Sixers-centric news. … [Read more...] about Report: Teams showing interest in Guerschon Yabusele, Eric Gordon
What’s on the line for Nick Nurse in the second half?
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images While Nick Nurse can hardly be blamed for the Sixers’ miserable start, it’s fair to wonder what it means for the team’s head coach if the second half goes poorly. You can call for Daryl Morey’s head. You can call for the Sixers to at least take a serious look into breaking up the Big 3 in the offseason. You can choose to be bleak about the … [Read more...] about What’s on the line for Nick Nurse in the second half?
NBA Trade Deadline may cause a big roadblock on Philadelphia’s tanking path
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Sellers surround the Sixers in the standings, meaning play-in by elimination is a reality. It’s the NBA’s trade season. Rumors. Sellers. Buyers. They’re all words that rise to the top of the hoops lexicon this time of the year. A Philadelphia 76ers word cloud, though, would promote different words: ‘Tank’ and ‘compete’. In a uniquely … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Deadline may cause a big roadblock on Philadelphia’s tanking path
NBA games to watch this week as Sixers gain on the play-in
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Sixers did their part by beating the Bulls on Saturday night. Now, the rest of the league needs to help them out, just a little bit. After beating the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers last week, the Philadelphia 76ers are knocking on the postseason door. Wedging that door closed with a stale and cracking bun are the Bulls, … [Read more...] about NBA games to watch this week as Sixers gain on the play-in