With no live sports to look forward to for a while, the past few weeks have given us time to look back on some history. One old rumor that has recently triggered some discussion is of an NBA trade proposal in 1999 involving two NBA legends: Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady. A Twitter user revealed […]
Read MorePhiladelphia 76ers Owner Releases New Statement
This morning, it was announced that Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils principle owner Josh Harris had decided to start cutting back the salaries and workloads of many of his franchises’ full-time employees. The cut back was set to affect full-timers making at least $100,000. Those employees were also set to move to four-day work […]
Read More76ers Star Joel Embiid Announces Generous Donation
Many NBA stars are pitching in to help those in need during the current global pandemic. Sixers’ star forward Joel Embiid is the latest to make a generous donation. Worldwide health concerns have made life difficult for many across the country. Individuals who work in sports are especially in a tough spot with the sports […]
Read MoreSixers Announce Injury Update For C Joel Embiid
There’s a good chance All-Star forward Joel Embiid returns for the 76ers soon. Embiid’s been working his way back from a shoulder sprain suffered nearly two weeks ago in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Philadelphia has struggled without its starting center, going 2-4 without him in the lineup. But the latest injury update suggests […]
Read MoreCollege Hoops Insider Thinks Jay Wright Would Consider 1 NBA Job
There’s little debate that Villanova head coach Jay Wright is one of college basketball’s best coaches right now. He boasts two national titles, seven Big East regular season or Tournament titles, and is on the verge of his 15th NCAA Tournament appearance in the last 16 years. Having accomplished so much in college, there has […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Has Latest Injury Update For 76ers C Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid left last night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a shoulder injury. He sat out tonight’s win over the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Embiid and the Sixers got some encouraging news today. Further evaluation showed no structural damage to Embiid’s left shoulder. The big man will […]
Read MoreBen Simmons Is Reportedly Out For At Least 2 Weeks
Over the weekend, the Philadelphia 76ers squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams are expected to compete for the Eastern Conference title, making it a heavyweight contest. Unfortunately for the Sixers, the team failed to find any success on offense or defense. Reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo torched Philadelphia en route to the Bucks […]
Read MoreESPN Has New Injury Update For Sixers PG Ben Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers have dealt with a myriad of issues this season. The latest one is an injury to star Ben Simmons. Simmons tweaked his lower back early in Saturday night’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He previously missed Thursday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets with what was termed “lower back soreness.” According to ESPN’s […]
Read MorePhiladelphia Sixers Announce Injury Update For Ben Simmons
When the Philadelphia Sixers hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night, they were without All-Star point guard Ben Simmons. This year’s break didn’t provide him enough time to recover from lower back tightness. Simmons is having yet another excellent season in Philadelphia, averaging 16.9 points, 8.3 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game. He’s also been […]
Read MoreSixers Announce Injury Update For PG Ben Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers weird 2019-20 season continues to feature numerous hiccups. The most recent: an injury to All-Star Ben Simmons. Philly entered the year with serious aspirations. There are few, if any, more talented rosters in the Eastern Conference, and the team hoped that Simmons and fellow All-Star Joel Embiid would start to mesh. Head […]
Read MoreESPN Addresses Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons Trade Speculation
The Philadelphia 76ers might have the most talent out of any team in the NBA. However, if the team doesn’t show out this postseason the front office could move on from either Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid. Rumors have been floating around in recent weeks about Embiid and Simmons potentially being on the move this […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Suggests 1 Change For The NBA All-Star Game
In the eyes of many, the 2020 All-Star Game was as good as advertised. It started with a moving tribute to Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and David Stern, and was followed by a superb game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron. Kawhi Leonard won MVP honors for Team LeBron in a 157-155 win. But […]
Read MorePhoto: Allen Iverson Reveals Special All-Star Game Outfit
The basketball world is getting ready for tonight’s NBA All-Star Game, where the stars of the sport intend to pay tribute to departed Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Among the stars planning to honor Bryant in their own way is Hall of Fame guard Allen Iverson, who has a special tribute for him planned. In an […]
Read MoreVideo: Sixers Fans Booed Joel Embiid During Pre-Game Intros
Joel Embiid’s relationship with the city of Philadelphia has been better. Sixers fans voiced their frustration with the big man by showering him with a loud set of boos prior to tonight’s game against the Clippers. Philadelphia’s always been a tough city to play in, especially if an athlete makes any kind of mistake. Embiid’s […]
Read MoreJimmy Butler’s Reaction To Joel Embiid’s Instagram Post Has Sixers Fans Losing It
Earlier: To this point, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have not had the type of season they hoped for entering the year. Instead of competing for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, they find themselves in fifth place in the standings. Embiid himself hasn’t played up to his capabilities this year. His points […]
Read MoreThe NBA All-Star Game Rosters Have Been Revealed
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo played GM for a day during Wednesday’s All-Star Game Draft. For the second straight year, Team LeBron appears much better than Team Giannis (on paper). To no surprise, LeBron used his first pick to take his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis. Giannis followed by selecting Joel Embiid in an attempt to […]
Read MoreAl Horford Gives Troubling Comment On State Of The Sixers
There might not be a more disappointing team in the NBA right now than the Philadelphia 76ers. Projected to be an Eastern Conference contender before the season, Philly is in third place in the Atlantic Division and sixth place in the conference. The biggest problem for the 76ers has been playing away from home. While […]
Read MorePhotos: Joel Embiid Is Wearing No. 24 Tonight For Kobe Bryant
We’ve had a couple of NBA players say they will no longer wear No. 8 in order to pay homage to Kobe Bryant. Tonight, Joel Embiid is wearing No. 24 to honor Bryant. Embiid ditched his customary No. 21 to rock No. 24 for Philadelphia’s game against the Golden State Warriors tonight. Immediately following Bryant’s […]
Read MoreAllen Iverson Shares His Reaction To Kobe Bryant’s Death
Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant were contemporaries on the court. Both entered the NBA as part of the legendary 1996 draft class. Over the years, the two would battle it out many times, including on the biggest stage of all in the 2001 NBA Finals. The respect and admiration AI and Kobe had for each […]
Read MoreReport: 2 NBA Contenders Expressing Interest In Derrick Rose
The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. There’s plenty of rumors circulating for some of the league’s top contenders. Derrick Rose’s name is the latest to come up in trade talks. The Pistons guard has revived his basketball career in Detroit. According to Yahoo Sports! NBA reporter Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia […]
Read MoreESPN Insider Has New Injury Update For Joel Embiid
Sixers forward Joel Embiid suffered a nasty-looking finger injury this past Monday. Embiid reentered the game after spending some time with trainers before getting the finger taped, but further evaluation revealed a more serious injury than previously thought. Embiid will miss time after suffering a torn radial collateral ligament in the fourth metacarpal in his […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid
One of the top players in the NBA might be sidelined for the foreseeable future. It turns out that All-Star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a major hand injury. Embiid suffered a gruesome injury earlier this week when he dislocated his finger. However, the former first-round pick returned to action shortly after. Injuries have […]
Read MoreReport: 76ers Express Interest In Several Notable Trades
The Philadelphia 76ers entered this season with extremely high expectations, but the star-studded cast in the City of Brotherly Love has not played up to its standards. With the trade deadline approaching fairly soon in the NBA, the Sixers might make changes to their roster. Philadelphia lost Jimmy Butler this past offseason to the Miami […]
Read MoreVideo: Joel Embiid Just Suffered A Gross-Looking Finger Injury
Sixers’ star center Joel Embiid suffered a nasty-looking dislocated finger Monday night against the Thunder. Embiid left the game briefly after suffering the injury. He was seen walking off the court with his ring-finger bent sideways in a way fingers aren’t supposed to bend. It’d be wise to not watch the video below if you’re […]
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