Just because an NBA player will be participating in the league restart in Orlando doesn’t mean they don’t have concerns about it. Just ask Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star big man expressed his issues with the NBA’s “bubble” plan this afternoon. Embiid candidly admitted he’s “not a big fan” of the idea. He even […]
Read MoreNBA Players Reportedly Have A Deadline For Orlando Decision
The NBA is set to resume its season, with the 22 potential playoff teams preparing to play in Orlando. Not everyone is totally on board with the situation. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is concerned that a return to play could obfuscate the nationwide push for social justice. He’s not alone. Other big-name players like […]
Read MoreThe NBA Reportedly Has New Target Date For Season Resuming
The NBA is making steps towards a return to play. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current target date for the season restart is now July 30. That is a slight bump up from the original proposal, which had a return date of July 31. It is not a huge change, but right now we’ll […]
Read MoreBen Simmons Posts 2-Word Message Ahead Of NBA’s Return
Only a few teams are capable of winning the NBA Finals this year – Ben Simmons and the Sixers might be one of them. Philadelphia’s star point guard is ready to get back to work ahead of the resumption of the 2019-20 season. The Sixers are one of the favorites to contend in the East […]
Read MoreAllen Iverson’s High School Football Mixtape Is Going Viral
Allen Iverson is one of the all-time great basketball players. But as a young high school football player, he had tremendous potential, too. This Sunday marks The Answer’s 45th birthday, and clips of Iverson’s incredible football skills have been making the rounds on social media. At Bethel High School in Virginia, Iverson played quarterback, running […]
Read MoreJay Bilas Ranks The 5 Greatest NBA Teams Of All-Time
Tonight marks final two episodes of ESPN’s The Last Dance. Analysts have been posting their greatest players and teams on social media in response. The latest big analyst to enter the “greatest NBA teams” discussion is Jay Bilas. ESPN’s college basketball commentator released his final five today. Unsurprisingly, he has Michael Jordan and the 1995-96 […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Reveals Why Joel Embiid ‘Hates’ Him
Over the weekend, ESPN’s documentary focusing on the Chicago Bulls dynasty rolled one with episodes highlighting the team’s NBA Finals win over the Phoenix Suns. Michael Jordan and company had to fight through the league MVP, Charles Barkley. After the show aired, Barkley spoke with ESPN about his relationship with Jordan – which isn’t great. […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Names 2 Greatest Athletes He’s Ever Seen
Episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance gave us an inside look into the 1993 NBA Finals between Michael Jordan’s Bulls and Charles Barkley’s Phoenix Suns. Barkley admitted during the show that he felt no shame in losing to Jordan because he understood that Jordan was simply better than him. After the show, Barkley […]
Read MoreJimmy Butler Shares His 1-Word Reaction To Kawhi’s Game-Winner
Jimmy Butler didn’t even play a full season for the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he played long enough to experience a brutal playoff heartbreak. In last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, Butler and Sixers were sent home by the eventual champion Raptors, thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s incredible buzzer-beater in Game 7 in Toronto. Instead of having a […]
Read MoreStephen A. Smith Confirms Huge NBA Trade Almost Happened In 1999
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 […]
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