The Big 3: Record Offense, Crazy Embiid, Play of Week

Ben Dowsett looks at record-setting offenses, Joel Embiid’s awesomeness and a smart Play of the Week.

Alan Draper  •  03 Oct 2023
NBA PM: After Five Years, Sixers Stand To Collect From Steve Nash Trade

Instead of helping Kobe win a sixth ring, the 2012 trade for Steve Nash now benefits the Philadelphia 76ers

Alan Draper  •  03 Oct 2023
Van Gundy Takes Blame for Pistons Losing to 76ers

(Stan) Van Gundy gave the players a day off Saturday following the Pistons’ 117-90 win at Minnesota Friday night, then allowed them to skip the morning shoot-around prior to Sunday’s embarrassing 97-79 loss to Philadelphia at The Palace. “We were not ready to play and that was completely predictable,” Van Gundy said after practice Monday […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sixers’ Noel Makes Season Debut, Injures Ankle

For the first time this season, Nerlens Noel appeared in a game. It didn’t take long before he was forced to exit. Making his much-anticipated season debut Sunday night, Noel scored eight points off the bench to help the Sixers take a 58-35 lead over the Pistons through the second quarter in Detroit. But the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  19 Aug 2022
The ‘Shop: MVP Talk & Scoring Outbursts

Jabari Davis and Lang Greene continue their weekly barbershop conversation about the NBA at large.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Joel Embiid Has Been Better Than Advertised

Joel Embiid is proving that is even better than advertised and was worth the two-year wait.

Alan Draper  •  19 Aug 2022
Sixers’ Brown ‘Giddy’ About Embiid’s Increased Minutes

Pre-game update: •Joel Embiid playing time limit increased to 28 minutes, starting tonight vs. Sacramento Coach Brown says “giddy” is one word that comes to mind with Embiid’s playing time being increased. Source: Philadelphia 76ers on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Nerlens Noel Assigned to D-League for Rehab Work

The Philadelphia 76ers today announced that the team has assigned Nerlens Noel to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. The assignment is part of Noel’s ongoing rehabilitation program for his left knee. Source: NBA.com/Sixers

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
The Closest MVP Races in NBA History

This year’s MVP race is going to close, but will it be among the closest (and most controversial) ever?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021