NBA Daily: Why Going All In Is A Must

Several teams this season proved that going all in, as risky as it is, is worth trying, writes Matt John.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Rival Executives Expect 76ers to Max Jimmy Butler

The Philadelphia 76ers are heading toward a very important offseason where they will have to decide how to handle the free agency of mid-season acquisitions Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on his podcast The Hoop Collective, rival executives around the league believe the Sixers will max out Butler. “I’ve been […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Multiple Teams Expected to Pursue Tobias Harris in Free Agency

According to several sources, the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets are among the teams that will go after the forward in free agency. All five teams can offer maximum-salary contracts. By trading for [Tobias] Harris, the Sixers acquired his Bird rights. That enables them to offer him a five-year, […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: James Ennis to Decline Player Option

Philadelphia 76ers swingman James Ennis (@JamesDa_Truth) will decline his $1.8M player option for next season and become a free agent, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Philadelphia 76ers swingman James Ennis (@JamesDa_Truth) will decline his $1.8M player option for next season and become a free agent, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Nets ‘have a real shot’ at Jimmy Butler in Free Agency

Kevin Durant may be the Nets’ top target in free agency, but he’s not the only one. The feeling around the NBA is the Nets will have a very real chance to pry four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler away from Philadelphia. Finally having the cash and cachet to get looks from the top free agents this […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: NBA Scuttle Going Into The Combine

With the 2019 NBA Draft Combine getting underway in Chicago this week there are a few things worth watching on the rumor front.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: 76ers to Retain Brett Brown

Brett Brown will return as the Philadelphia 76ers coach next season, managing partner Josh Harris told ESPN on Monday night. Harris, Brown and GM Elton Brand met today to discuss offseason priorities, including draft and free agency. Brett Brown will return as the Philadelphia 76ers coach next season, managing partner Josh Harris told ESPN on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Brett Brown has ‘little chance of surviving’ Second-Round Exit

Beyond the uncertain fates of [Jimmy] Butler, [Tobias] Harris and the sharpshooting J.J. Redick, rumblings in league coaching circles have grown louder by the day that 76ers Coach Brett Brown needs an N.B.A. finals berth to keep his job. Brown, I’m told, has little chance of surviving a second-round exit. Source: Marc Stein of The […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Free Agents Who Have Increased Their Value This Postseason

Drew Maresca identifies six players primed for a raise and/or contract extension this offseason as a result of their respective 2019 Playoff performances.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021