Tag: Philadelphia 76ers
But on June 30, there was no five-year maximum offer for [Jimmy] Butler, multiple sources say. Perhaps the Sixers pivoted after learning of [Al] Horford’s interest in joining. Perhaps they were concerned about tension between Butler and some within the team, including on the coaching staff. Maybe those two things were interrelated. Like every team […]
After failing to make it with the Philadelphia 76ers, three players have stood out by gaining traction with new franchises as solid contributors. Chad Smith sheds some light on how these individuals have changed the narrative of their careers.
A familiar name is back at the top of the Defensive Player of the Year rankings with established contenders and youthful upstarts nipping at his heels.
Before the season, Basketball Insiders identified five statistics that could be worth watching in the 2019-20 season. Quinn Davis revisits those five to see how they have looked over the season’s first month.
With Raul Neto, Trey Burke and Josh Richardson playing well in the absence of Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers will have a decision to make at backup point guard. Quinn Davis breaks down what each can bring to the table.
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is likely to miss the next three games with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is likely to miss the next three games with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, league sources […]
Two weeks into the regular season, perennial candidates are leading the race for Defensive Player of the Year. But a new candidate has emerged, as have several other multi-positional defenders; Jack Winter examines who exactly has put themselves in the running for the award.
While the Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns tussle was the headliner, the physicality of the 76ers was a theme throughout their game against Minnesota. Quinn Davis breaks down what was working for them on offense and defense and examines how that physicality could prove crucial to their success going forward.
Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ series on the season’s biggest surprises as he examines the Atlantic Division.
For a day, a Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns fight was the center of the NBA universe. Drew Mays has a recap before anointing the bout’s winners and losers.
