The Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved a $1.3 billion plan to build a downtown basketball arena next to Chinatown for their hometown Philadelphia 76ers. The votes to ratify a package of bills authorizing the Sixers to proceed, mostly by a 12-5 margin, capped more than two years over a 18,500-seat arena that supporters said would create thousands of construction … [Read more...] about Philadelphia City Council Approves $1.3 Billion Plan For Downtown Arena
Joel Embiid Upgraded To Questionable For Friday Against Hornets
Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers' game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Embiid suffered a right sinus fracture last week, but he participated in team practice over the past two days. Embiid will be reevaluated on Friday. Embiid has played in only six games this season due to his recurring knee issue, suspension and sinus fracture. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Upgraded To Questionable For Friday Against Hornets
NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion
The Golden State Warriors have become the second most valuable franchise in sports at $9.14 billion, trailing only the Dallas Cowboys at $10.3 billion. The Warriors are joined in the top-3 by the New York Knicks at $8.3 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers at $8.07 billion. Collectively, the NBA's 30 teams are worth $138 billion, including real estate held by owners and … [Read more...] about NBA Francises Collectively Worth $138 Billion, Average Of $4.6 Billion
Joel Embiid Out At Least One Week With Right Sinus Fracture
Joel Embiid will be reevaluated in one week with his right sinus fracture. Embiid suffered the injury in the Philadelphia 76ers' loss last Friday to the Indiana Pacers. Embiid has played in just six games this season, averaging 20.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.3 minutes. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Out At Least One Week With Right Sinus Fracture
Sixers Prioritizing Roster Flexibility, Staying Under Second Apron
The injury-plagued Philadelphia 76ers are sorting out their approach to the trade deadline. Recent injuries to Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) and Jared McCain (torn meniscus) have the Sixers sorting out how to move forward. Philadelphia's priorities are to maintain roster flexibility, while staying under the second apron. The Sixers are currently about $6 million shy of the … [Read more...] about Sixers Prioritizing Roster Flexibility, Staying Under Second Apron