Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images There was a time when Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s name swirled in Ben Simmons trade rumors. Realistically, there was no way to make it work with the Sixers. Surely this is what everyone wants to hear as he leads his team on an improbable Finals run. Tyrese Haliburton comes up a lot in conversation around these … [Read more...] about Why you shouldn’t feel bad about the Sixers not trading for Tyrese Haliburton
Early second-round success stories are becoming easier to find
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The NBA might be getting better at scouting. The draft classes might just be getting deeper with better NCAA and international development. Whatever the reason is, the top of the second round doesn’t seem like as much of a crapshoot as it used to be. When the second round of the NBA Draft starts, there is surely to be a reminder graphic on the … [Read more...] about Early second-round success stories are becoming easier to find
Drake Powell checks all the boxes for the Sixers
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Drake Powell has the type of defensive upside and low-maintenance offensive game to be a perfect fit for the Sixers. Before the 2025 NBA Draft, we’ll take an in-depth look at different prospects here at Liberty Ballers and try to figure out which players would be the best fit for the Sixers at Nos. 3 and 35. Next up in this series is … [Read more...] about Drake Powell checks all the boxes for the Sixers
Who could be the Sixers’ next Mike Muscala?
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Mike Muscala became a Sixers legend for sinking the shot that landed the team Tyrese Maxey. Who is the 2025 version if the draft goes well? It may not feel like it right now, but it took a lot of effort for the Sixers to be bad enough to retain their top-six protected pick in this year’s draft. With a third of the league … [Read more...] about Who could be the Sixers’ next Mike Muscala?
How have the last 10 years of No. 3 overall picks turned out?
With the 2025 NBA Draft inching closer, let’s look back at the last decade of picks at No. 3 overall. Who’s ready for another trip down memory lane?! The Sixers have quite an important decision quickly coming up as they hold on to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. So now’s a good a time as any to take a look at the last decade of third overall picks and see how … [Read more...] about How have the last 10 years of No. 3 overall picks turned out?