Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images If the Sixers have to use the non-taxpayer mid-level exception on Guerschom Yabusele, it could cost them Quentin Grimes or Kelly Oubre Jr. There have been few silver linings for the Sixers in this injury-ravaged season from hell, but Guerschon Yabusele is one of the rare exceptions. He’s made the best of his second chance in the NBA by … [Read more...] about Why Guerschon Yabusele could decide the Sixers’ direction this offseason
Sorry McCainiacs, but Grimes-Maxey is the starting backcourt of the Sixers’ future
As scintillating as the rookie was, Quentin Grimes gives the team a more well-rounded punch at the guard spot. As we approach the end of a cataclysmic Philadelphia 76ers season, the only hope lies in the future. Beyond what happens with the now protagonistic lottery balls, a big part of that future will be the backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes. In just 11 games … [Read more...] about Sorry McCainiacs, but Grimes-Maxey is the starting backcourt of the Sixers’ future
Quentin Grimes’ emergence is changing the Sixers’ outlook yet again
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Quentin Grimes has been a revelation since joining the Sixers at the trade deadline, but his ascension does present the front office with a few good problems. Quentin Grimes played in 215 regular-season NBA games before joining the Sixers. He scored 30-plus points twice. He’s played in 11 games here since being traded by the Dallas … [Read more...] about Quentin Grimes’ emergence is changing the Sixers’ outlook yet again
Sixers somehow still have a lot of games left as they play tonight in Boston
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Philadelphia heads to Beantown in a game that shouldn’t cause much consternation for those folks giving Tankathon a spin every morning. Sometimes you have to give the people what they want. In this instance, what they want are more nationally-televised Philadelphia 76ers games. Maybe folks out there are actually enjoying these … [Read more...] about Sixers somehow still have a lot of games left as they play tonight in Boston
Paul George is not helping himself at all by playing
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Paul George is hurt again. At this point, it’s probably time to shut him down as well. Nick Nurse had a very short and telling response in his postgame press conference in Minneapolis following the Sixers’ loss to Timberwolves when it came to Paul George. The veteran wing suffered a groin injury on Tuesday night and Nurse said, “We’re … [Read more...] about Paul George is not helping himself at all by playing