Tag: Philadelphia 76ers
76ers center Joel Embiid has not been cleared for 5-on-5 drills, and the team will take a cautious approach in his return from his injured left knee. Embiid’s career has been riddled with injuries, and he missed his first two NBA seasons. Embiid played only 31 games last season and had surgery in March to repair a torn […]
[Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Brett] Brown said Sixers will check with the rest of the league to see what’s out there for Jahlil Okafor Brown said Sixers will check with the rest of the league to see what’s out there for Jahlil Okafor — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) September 20, 2017 Source: Keith Pompey on Twitter
Few teams have as much anticipation brewing around their 2017-18 season as the Philadelphia 76ers. In this season preview, we take a look at why.
As training camps set to open, there are a few coaches that need to deliver this season… Or else…
All things considered, after three years, the 2014 draft class has been fairly unimpressive, writes Moke Hamilton.
It’s time for teams with players drafted in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft to decide if they want to extend those players. Many may not get extended deals, but there are a few that might.
The Philadelphia 76ers hired Elton Brand as the general manager of their G League affiliate in Delaware, the 87ers, the team announced Monday. Brand, a two-time All-Star, retired last October. He played five of his 17 NBA seasons with the Sixers, including his final season, 2015-16, when he appeared in 17 games. “We are thrilled […]
Covington said he plans to be ready for the start of training camp. Covington said he plans to be ready for the start of training camp. — Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoCSN) August 26, 2017 Source: Jessica Camerato on Twitter
Markelle Fultz used the “p” word again Saturday — as in “playoffs.” “I think we’re going to get back to the playoffs this year,” Fultz said. Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, was joined by teammate Robert Covington during Saturday’s third and final day of the Sixers’ Summer Shore Tour in […]
In the wake of Ben Simmons dominating a pickup game Monday night in his native Australia, some folks wondered if the 76ers had told Simmons he could participate in such a contest beforehand. An NBA source said Tuesday that Simmons “has been cleared to resume full basketball activity for some time.” Simmons, who missed his […]
