When the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Orlando Magic tonight, they’ll be without center Dwight Howard due to the NBA’s latest decision. On Friday, the NBA announced that Howard has been suspended for one game. The ban comes after he picked up his 16th technical foul of the season. Under NBA rules, he would be […]
Read MoreShaq Reveals His Top 5 Current NBA Players
Since his move to the broadcast studio, Shaquille O’Neal has never been shy about sharing his opinions. Earlier this week he was back at it, naming his top five current NBA players in a recent appearance on the “All The Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. All-in-all, Shaq put together a solid list. […]
Read MoreReport: Sixers Plan To Pursue All-Star Point Guard
While the Philadelphia 76ers certainly have a lot to play for this season, it appears the front office is already thinking about how it can upgrade the roster for next season. Before the trade deadline passed, the 76ers reportedly had interest in Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. Well, apparently that interest hasn’t faded over […]
Read More76ers Announce Injury Update For Joel Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers are a bit short-handed this afternoon against the Milwaukee Bucks. Earlier today, the 76ers announced that All-Star center Joel Embiid will not suit up due to a shoulder injury. It’s unclear how much time he’ll have to miss because of this injury. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the injury first occurred […]
Read MoreChris Paul Reportedly Didn’t Want To Play For 1 Team
Chris Paul joined the Phoenix Suns last off-season, but not before an Eastern Conference contender made a strong push to acquire the veteran point guard. The Philadelphia 76ers were right in the mix to acquire Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder last year, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Paul had no interest in heading […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Was Asked If He Should Be The MVP
It’s the year of the big man in the basketball world. Joel Embiid is right in the thick of this season’s NBA MVP race. Right now, it’s a one-two punch at the top of the MVP board. Embiid has some work to do to try and jump Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who many believe […]
Read MoreVideo: Joel Embiid Had The Craziest Miss Of The Season
The Philadelphia 76ers squared off with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night in a battle between two of NBA’s best teams this year. Let’s just say that the match-up didn’t disappoint. In fact, the game came down to the last possession, as Chris Paul found himself on the free throw line with a chance to […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Reveals His Pick For The NBA’s MVP
With roughly a month remaining in the NBA regular season, the race for this year’s MVP is heating up. On Tuesday, Colin Cowherd revealed his pick for the award. LeBron James was considered the frontrunner for the award earlier this season, but an ankle injury knocked him out of contention. His absence opened the door […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Reportedly Studied 1 Former NBA Star Before 2020-21 Season
Joel Embiid was already considered one of the best players in the NBA prior to this season, but that didn’t make him complacent or stop trying to take his game to new heights during the offseason. Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, Embiid told the media that he […]
Read More76ers Get Encouraging Injury News On Joel Embiid
After missing the last three weeks with a knee injury, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will return to the lineup later this week. According to Shams Charania, Embiid is expected to be available on Saturday when the Sixers welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to town. The update is welcome news for the star big man who suffered […]
Read More3 Teams Reportedly Seriously Pursuing Kyle Lowry
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry could be the biggest name on the move before this afternoon’s trade deadline. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in talks with the Raptors regarding Lowry. Miami and Philadelphia could use some reinforcements before the playoffs begin. Los […]
Read More2 Teams Reportedly Interested In Trading For PG Kyle Lowry
As we approach this week’s NBA trade deadline, it’s no secret that the Toronto Raptors are looking to enter rebuild mode. According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the franchise is engaged in discussions with teams across the league regarding the possible trade of long-time Raptor vets Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell. Those trade talks […]
Read MoreWizards Announcer’s Comment On Ben Simmons Is Going Viral
Washington Wizards announcer Justin Kutcher turned a lot of heads on Friday night with his comments about Philadelphia Sixers star Ben Simmons. During the broadcast for the Sixers-Wizards game, Kutcher called Simmons one of the most overrated players in the NBA. “I’ve said it before and I know I’ll take flak for it,” Kutcher said. […]
Read MoreThe Injury Diagnosis For Joel Embiid Is Reportedly In
The NBA world held its breath last night, as Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid went down with a gruesome-looking knee injury. Fortunately, the latest update on his status is way more encouraging than we could’ve imagined. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the MRI for Embiid showed no structural damage to his left knee. The […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid’s Tweet About The All-Star Game Is Going Viral
Joel Embiid was set to start in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night, but both he and Ben Simmons were ruled out due to contact tracing. A barber reportedly tested positive prior to the All-Star Game, which resulted in the two Philadelphia 76ers stars missing the contest. ESPN.com had some details on the situation: […]
Read MoreDoc Rivers Comments On Situation With Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons
Unfortunate news came from Atlanta this morning, as The Athletic’s Shams Charnia reported that Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiiid and Ben Simmons may be ineligible to play in tonight’s NBA All-Star Game. “76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are potentially ineligible to play tonight in the NBA All-Star Game due to contact tracing from […]
Read More2 NBA All-Stars Potentially Ineligible To Play Tonight
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game is set to be played in Atlanta tonight. Unfortunately, two notable players might be ineligible to play. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Philadelphia 76ers’ two All-Stars – Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons – might be ruled out. “76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are potentially ineligible to […]
Read MoreKyle Lowry Reportedly Has 1 Preferred Trade Destination
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is currently playing under the final year of his contract. As Lowry enters free agency following this 2020-21 season, the Raptors have some big decisions to make before this year’s trade deadline. With the deadline quickly approaching on Mar. 25, potential landing spots for the nine-year Toronto veteran have […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Reveals His Top 15 Players In The NBA List
We’re nearing the midpoint of the 2020-21 NBA season and Colin Cowherd is ready to share another of his NBA lists. On Wednesday’s edition of The Herd, the FOX Sports personality identified the top 15 players in the NBA right now. Among the obvious picks were LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Stephen […]
Read MoreAllen Iverson Fans Aren’t Happy With Steve Nash’s Comment
Steve Nash caused a stir this weekend with his answer to a question comparing Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving to Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. Nash was asked if Iverson was a fair comparison for Irving. Of course, Nash is familiar with both men. He’s currently Irving’s coach and he battled Iverson on the […]
Read MoreThursday Night Injury Update For Sixers Star Joel Embiid
Sixers star forward Joel Embiid had to leave the court during Thursday night’s game between Philly and Portland with what appeared to be a leg injury. Early in the first quarter Embiid contested a shot by Trail Blazers forward Enes Kanter, but landed awkwardly on the way down. The big man appeared to be in […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The JJ Redick Trade Rumors
After a dismal start to the season, JJ Redick looks like he could use a change of scenery. With a report earlier on Sunday, it appears that the veteran sharpshooter may get just that. Three teams have emerged as major suitors for the 15-year guard out of Duke, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Nets, […]
Read More3 Teams Are Reportedly In Contention For J.J. Redick Trade
It seems like a matter of when, not if, the New Orleans Pelicans trade veteran shooting guard J.J. Redick to another team. The 34-year-old Redick has been the subject of recent trade rumors and has not played in the Pelicans’ last two games. As New Orleans looks to expand the roles of young guards Nickeil […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Makes Prediction After Last Night’s 76ers-Lakers Game
Magic Johnson was one of many people tuned into Wednesday night’s thriller between the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers rallied from a 14-point deficit with 5:10 remaining to take the lead with 11 seconds still on the clock. However, any hope for a miracle victory was dashed when Tobias Harris hit the […]
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