Ace Bailey canceled Friday's visit with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told Jonathan Givony and Shams Charania of ESPN. Bailey has now declined meeting with multiple teams within the No. 3 and No. 8 draft range. Despite the cancellation, the Sixers have not ruled out drafting Bailey with the third pick. They are also unlikely to move down in the draft. Daryl Morey has … [Read more...] about Ace Bailey Cancels Sixers Visit; Sixers Not Ruling Out Drafting Bailey
Ace Bailey’s Draft Stock Faces Questions After Workout Strategy
Ace Bailey has become a polarizing prospect among NBA executives, with questions about his preparation and feel for the game creating a wider draft range than initially anticipated for the 18-year-old out of Rutgers. Sources told ESPN that Bailey received negative feedback during interviews at the draft combine in Chicago. Teams expressed concerns about his lack of preparation … [Read more...] about Ace Bailey’s Draft Stock Faces Questions After Workout Strategy
Sixers Zeroing In On VJ Edgecombe As Hornets, Wizards Also Interested
The Philadlephia 76ers are believed to be zeroing in on VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick. Edgecombe visited the Sixers last week. "Edgecombe is said to have impressed with his work ethic, personality and interviews," writes Jake Fischer. Tyrese Maxey also flew in to meet with Edgecombe. The Sixers are bullish on how Edgecombe could help offset Maxey on the defensive … [Read more...] about Sixers Zeroing In On VJ Edgecombe As Hornets, Wizards Also Interested
Sixers Discuss Trading Up To No. 2 With Spurs
The Philadelphia 76ers have engaged with the San Antonio Spurs on moving up to the No. 2 overall pick, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Dylan Harper is widely assumed to go second overall regardless of who ends up making the selection as he is considered to be on his own tier behind Cooper Flagg and comfortably head of potential candidates to go No. 3 such as VJ … [Read more...] about Sixers Discuss Trading Up To No. 2 With Spurs
Kyle Lowry Likely To Return To Sixers Next Season
Guard Kyle Lowry is likely to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for next season. The Sixers consider Lowry an ideal veteran mentor for young guards Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain. The upcoming season would be Lowry's 20th in the NBA. The veteran point guard is an unrestricted free agent, after spending last season with Philadelphia on a veteran minimum contract. In 35 games, … [Read more...] about Kyle Lowry Likely To Return To Sixers Next Season
