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Can the Sixers contend with VJ Edgecombe at small forward?

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Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Maybe the perceived logjam in the Sixers’ backcourt isn’t that big of a deal. It wasn’t for some recent contenders. In the three weeks since VJ Edgecombe became a Sixer, fans everywhere have surely kicked around conversations about how the minutes will get distributed in 2025-26 between the rookie, Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Quentin … [Read more...] about Can the Sixers contend with VJ Edgecombe at small forward?

Johni Broome, Mark Armstrong and more shine in Sixers vs. Mavericks Summer League highlights

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Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers picked up another Summer League win in Las Vegas on Wednesday night with Mark Armstrong, Johni Broome and more filling the highlight reel. The Philadelphia 76ers picked up another Summer League win in Las Vegas on Wednesday taking down the Dallas Mavericks. VJ Edgecombe did not participate, which isn’t … [Read more...] about Johni Broome, Mark Armstrong and more shine in Sixers vs. Mavericks Summer League highlights

What are Quentin Grimes’ remaining options in restricted free agency?

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Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The NBA’s free-agent market has largely dried up, but Quentin Grimes remains unsigned. What’s next in this saga? Restricted free agency has not been kind to the 2021 NBA draft class this offseason. Quentin Grimes isn’t the only notable restricted free agent who remains on the market. Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey and Cam Thomas also … [Read more...] about What are Quentin Grimes’ remaining options in restricted free agency?

Here’s hoping Joel Embiid can heal physically and, more importantly, mentally

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Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images An outstanding ESPN feature revealed more about Joel Embiid than anything ever has and maybe ever will. A few months ago, I was asked to speak to students at my alma mater, Rowan University. The professor who asked is one of my favorites, and I likely wouldn’t be doing this job if not for her (shoutout, Candace Kelley), so I agreed to … [Read more...] about Here’s hoping Joel Embiid can heal physically and, more importantly, mentally