Tag: Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons talks about the arrival of Jimmy Butler, what he has learned about Jimmy as a player and how he sees things evolving with Butler on the roster.

Spencer Davies analyzes the effects of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers.

Do not expect to see Zhaire Smith on the basketball court anytime soon, at least not during 2018. The 76ers are no stranger to rookie injuries, especially ones that keep their rookies sidelined for prolonged amounts of time. The Sixers are also familiar with bizarre injuries and situations that can be categorized as anything but typical. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached an agreement to trade disgruntled All-Star forward Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told ESPN. The 76ers are trading forwards Robert Covington and Dario Saric, guard Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 second-round pick for Butler and forward Justin Patton, sources said. The Sixers and Butler, a four-time All-Star, have every intention of formalizing a long-term agreement this summer, […]

Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ “Areas Of Concern” series with a look at the Atlantic Division.

Cleveland and Philadelphia have taken different approaches in nurturing their young guards – which could ultimately affect how their careers turn out, writes Matt John.

Do the Philadelphia 76ers have enough outside shooting talent to spread the floor on the offensive end? Jordan Hicks takes a look.

The Phoenix Suns approached the Sixers in recent weeks about acquiring [TJ] McConnell in a trade, according to several league sources. The Suns offered a second-round pick and the Sixers declined the offer. In desperate need of a point guard, Phoenix reportedly also expressed interest in Patrick Beverly of the Los Angeles Clippers,  Cory Joseph […]

With the NBA beginning its new season last night, Matt John analyzes all that’s happened so far in the season’s first two NBA games.