Tag: Philadelphia 76ers
Ben Simmons on Jimmy Butler: ‘He’s a really positive guy in the locker room’
In somewhat surprising fashion, the Philadelphia 76ers lost their first game with Jimmy Butler on the court Wednesday night against the Magic in Orlando.
Butler himself scored just...
10 lessons from opening month of 2018-19 NBA season
A new campaign has brought fresh observations.
One month into the 2018-19 NBA season, it's too early to make grand proclamations. Noticeable trends make for important lessons, however.
Preseason...
Sixers should trade Markelle Fultz before it’s too late
The time is now for these Philadelphia 76ers to end the Markelle Fultz experiment. We’ll get into why a bit later, but there’s certainly a backstory here...
WATCH: Markelle Fultz still doesn’t know how to shoot
It’s been an ongoing criticism of Markelle Fultz since he entered the NBA as the No. 1 overall pick of the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2017. Shooting.
After...
Jimmy Butler trade sparks Markelle Fultz jokes on Twitter
The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the NBA world with a blockbuster move, landing Jimmy Butler in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
Fans on Twitter had some...
Twitter reacts to 76ers pulling off Jimmy Butler trade
After weeks of waiting, the Minnesota Timberwolves have finally traded star guard Jimmy Butler. On Saturday, Minnesota shipped Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday morning...
Report: Sixers pull off Jimmy Butler trade with Minnesota
Here. They. Come. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire guard Jimmy Butler.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1061313889344856066
ESPN's Zach...
12 biggest flops so far around the NBA
Solid understanding of trends.
Now that the NBA season is about to hit the one-month mark, we have a solid understanding of trends taking place around the Association.
We...
15 most impressive players in the NBA thus far
The trends taking place around the Association.
The 2018-19 NBA season might be only three weeks old. That doesn’t mean we don’t have a great idea about trends taking...
JJ Redick has funny theory on why NBA scoring is up
Scoreboards are being broken in the NBA, and many fans are wondering why the surge in points is happening. Fear not, J.J. Redick is on the case.
Dave...
Joel Embiid could miss Saturday’s game after rolling ankle in practice
The Philadelphia 76ers might be without Joel Embiid on Saturday when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. The big man rolled his ankle in practice Friday and...
WATCH: Joel Embiid gets Andre Drummond ejected with Oscar-worthy flop
During Tuesday night's game featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, Joel Embiid got Andre Drummond in trouble with a bit of acting.
Some pretty darn good acting,...
10 burning early-season questions around the NBA
With the NBA having tipped off a few days ago, teams are just now starting to grasp what the early part of the schedule will mean to...
Joel Embiid offers candid quote about gap between 76ers and Celtics
It's entirely possible that the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are the best teams in the Eastern Conference. But don't call it a rivalry around Philly star...
WATCH: Terry Rozier with savage block on Joel Embiid
Scary Terry Rozier put Joel Embiid on a poster Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers to get the 2018-19 NBA season kicked off.
This...
WATCH: Joel Embiid scores first points of NBA season on fast break
Not surprisingly, the 2018-19 NBA season's first points were scored by Philadelphia 76ers star center, Joel Embiid.
The big man was running the floor on a fast break...
LOOK: Celtics going all out to prove they’re the kings of the east
The Boston Celtics are out to prove that they are the new kings of the Eastern Conference now that LeBron James is doing his thing in Hollywood.
Tuesday's...
11 NBA rookies younger than careers of Dirk Nowitzki, Vince Carter
As the 2018-19 NBA season begins, the fascinating careers of Dirk Nowitzki and Vince Carter have reached drinking age. Yes, their 21-year tenures in the league is longer...
Player with most to prove on each NBA team
NBA teams set lofty goals every season, but those expectations won't be reached unless a critical member of the roster performs up to his ability.
What defines a...
Joel Embiid signs biggest shoe deal for big man with Under Armour
Joel Embiid has become an NBA superstar, and that rise has helped the Philadelphia 76ers center secure another large source of income.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports...
10 under the radar NBA MVP candidates
The normal names continue to head betting odds when it comes to who might win the NBA MVP this coming season. That obviously includes NBA Finals rivals...
Top 25 NBA players heading into the 2018-19 season
New faces in new cities. That's what will define the 2018-19 NBA season. Whether it's LeBron James' move from Cleveland to Hollywood or DeMarcus Cousins shocking the...
WATCH: Ben Simmons clowns United with incredible schoolyard assist
Ben Simmons is having a bit of fun this Friday as his Philadelphia 76ers host Melbourne United at Wells Fargo Center to get their preseason started.
The dynamic...
Report: Wolves asked for Ben Simmons in Jimmy Butler trade
That sound you hear is new Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand laughing at the Minnesota Timberwolves all the way from the Liberty Bell.
Apppearing on The Bill...
