Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Philadelphia has 10 games left and every one matters greatly for lottery combinations. Losers of five straight games, the Philadelphia 76ers have been perfecting their tanking craft as we come down this home stretch of the season. They’ve created separation with the Toronto Raptors, who are a couple games ahead, but are locked … [Read more...] about Sixers test tanking mettle against league-worst Wizards
Sixers offseason mailbag: Send in your questions!
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images What’s on your mind as the Sixers look to redeem themselves this offseason? Happy Wednesday, Sixers sickos! And oh, what a glorious day it is. Although the Toronto Raptors yet again benched Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley in the fourth quarter Monday night, they couldn’t out-tank the Washington Wizards, who pulled both Jordan … [Read more...] about Sixers offseason mailbag: Send in your questions!
Philadelphia 76ers sign Phillip Wheeler to 10-day contract
Another day, another 10-day signing for the Sixers. The Philadelphia 76ers’ injury-plagued, constantly changing roster is getting another shake-up. The team has announced the signing of Maine Celtics forward Phillip Wheeler to a 10-day contract, as first reported by HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto. Meanwhile, Chuma Okeke, who was also on a 10-day deal, has returned to the Westchester … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers sign Phillip Wheeler to 10-day contract
Sixers granted another hardship exception, sign Marcus Bagley to 10-day contract
Photo by Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via Getty Images As one 10-day contract expires, the Sixers are granted another exception to help them fill out the roster. Well, at least it doesn’t sound like the Sixers are in a Dallas Mavericks-type of position where they’ll have to forfeit games. As Oshae Brissett’s 10-day contract expired, Philadelphia was granted another hardship … [Read more...] about Sixers granted another hardship exception, sign Marcus Bagley to 10-day contract
NBA Games to watch this week as seeding races heat up despite the lulls of March
Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images I know it’s March Madness, but the NBA still has great games going! It’s March. For the NBA, that’s not great. College basketball is primetime viewing with the NCAA Tournament going on, stars are injured or resting, and teams are full-on tanking. I think it’s no surprise that there are a lot more games between contenders and tankers, or … [Read more...] about NBA Games to watch this week as seeding races heat up despite the lulls of March