Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images If Kelly Oubre Jr. opts out this summer, Quentin Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele could help determine his future with the Sixers. Kelly Oubre Jr. has been a revelation for the Sixers ever since he signed a one-year, veteran-minimum contract in September 2023. He started in 52 of his 68 appearances last season and 57 of 60 this year … [Read more...] about How Kelly Oubre Jr. factors into the Sixers’ long-term plans
Rucker’s mailbag: Capture the Flagg, Quentin Grimes’ future, the doomsday lottery scenario
Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images With the Sixers officially eliminated from the playoffs, I ask the fans for their thoughts and questions. The Sixers, currently 23-54, have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. They also currently sit in the fifth spot for next month's NBA draft lottery. After a nightmare of a season there could be a beam … [Read more...] about Rucker’s mailbag: Capture the Flagg, Quentin Grimes’ future, the doomsday lottery scenario
Adem Bona’s development another bright spot in a dark season
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Since the Sixers’ season recalibrated, second-round rookie Adem Bona has made the most of the unexpected opportunity. A cliche around the league is that it’s typically easier for bigger rookies to have an immediate impact compared to what guards are able to do. The advantage of size and, in most cases, athleticism helps them hang on … [Read more...] about Adem Bona’s development another bright spot in a dark season
Sixers’ lottery odds should be helped again in matchup vs. Bucks
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Sixers have now lost nine straight games, and it won’t be surprising to see that extend to 10 as they take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Six games. That’s all that stands between us and an offseason break from the slog of these Sixers games. And an anxious wait ahead of the NBA draft lottery... but we’ll get to that soon … [Read more...] about Sixers’ lottery odds should be helped again in matchup vs. Bucks
Sixers offseason mailbag: Draft options and Mickey Mouse March
Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Should the Sixers trade down if they keep their first-round pick? Is Quentin Grimes a Mickey Mouse March mirage? We answer that and more in this week’s mailbag. On Wednesday, we learned that Joel Embiid is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week. As Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports wrote, it’s … [Read more...] about Sixers offseason mailbag: Draft options and Mickey Mouse March