Sources: 76ers Rejected Suns’ Trade Offer for TJ McConnell

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 […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Instant Reactions From Day One

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.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: 76ers Waive Emeka Okafor

The #Sixers just waived Emeka Okafor, Cory Jefferson and Darin Johnson. The #Sixers just waived Emeka Okafor, Cory Jefferson and Darin Johnson. — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 13, 2018 Source: Keith Pompey on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Six Breakout Players To Watch – Atlantic Division

The Atlantic Division is chock-full of star players. But behind those talented athletes are a handful of guys looking to have a breakout season. Jordan Hicks takes a dive into some of those names.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Philadelphia 76ers 2018-19 NBA Season Preview

No NBA team has arguably the potential to be exceptional quite like the Philadelphia 76ers. But while the team has the potential of three young stars, there are real issues that could hold this team back. Basketball Insiders takes a look at the 76ers in this 2018-19 NBA Season Preview.

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: 76ers Promote Elton Brand to General Manager

Philadelphia has hired Elton Brand as general manager, league sources tell ESPN. Brand will be elevated from VP of Basketball Operations. He made strong impression on ownership and Brett Brown in process, beating out several inside and outside candidates. Philadelphia has hired Elton Brand as general manager, league sources tell ESPN. Brand will be elevated […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: 76ers to Interview Three GM Candidates

The Philadelphia 76ers have been granted permission to interview three front-office executives — Golden State’s Larry Harris, Houston’s Gersson Rosas and Utah’s Justin Zanik — for the franchise’s vacant general manager job, league sources told ESPN. Sixers ownership is planning to start meeting with candidates next week, league sources said. The Sixers have been operating with coach Brett Brown as […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Why Teams Should Think Twice Before Tanking

Making up for the loss of a superstar is not a cut and dry, writes Spencer Davies.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Teams That Could Take a Step Back

With all that’s happened this summer, there could be a few teams due to regress thanks to a not-so-happy off-season, writes Matt John.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021