In his first move as the Sixers’ President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey made waves in Philadelphia by jettisoning Al Horford from Philly. In a move that shocked many, Horford found himself traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder of all teams. The move is could be considered by many to be a salary dump but […]
Read more "What will Danny Green And Terrance Ferguson bring to the Sixers?"After months and months of speculation, the Philadelphia 76ers have finally found a way out of Al Horford‘s contract. Orchestrated by recently hired President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, the Sixers have traded Horford and two draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite Horford still holding some name value around the league as a […]
Read more "Instant analysis: Sixers dump Al Horford’s salary in trade with Thunder"Could the Sixers be planning to pursue Pacers star Victor Oladipo? Following the Philadelphia 76ers disastrous playoff run this past season, changes to the team were universally expected to follow during the offseason. The organization already addressed their head coach position and front office structure, and now it’s only a matter of time before they […]
Read more "Are the Sixers targeting disgruntled Pacers star Victor Oladipo?"Few people embody an era of basketball more than Joel Embiid and the Sixers. The guy who laid claim to the nickname “The Process” has been through the highs and lows with the organization. To start with, he was the first prized draft pick after a 19 win season. Embiid was the first cornerstone player […]
Read more "A closer look at the rise of Joel Embiid reveals what makes him so special"The Sixers would be wise to value depth over star power this offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers haven’t made a single change to their front office/coaching department outside of firing Brett Brown, and yet they’re already being attached to blockbuster trades left and right. Jrue Holiday, Lou Williams, Buddy Hield, Terry Rozier, etc. have all been […]
Read more "Sixers need to pump the brakes on a blockbuster trade"When Al Horford signed his 4-year max contract over the offseason, it came with high expectations. While it is no secret that Horford’s fit in Philly has not been ideal, the slate is clean as the season is set to resume. As was experimented with before the shutdown, Horford is expected to come off the […]
Read more "Al Horford has a chance to shine for the Sixers in a new role"While the Sixers obviously haven’t made it public, barring a championship, the team will likely undergo a drastic shakeup for the third year in a row this offseason. The Al Horford experiment simple hasn’t worked out though his best days as a Sixer may still be ahead of us. The reason for that is two-fold. […]
Read more "Can the Sixers trade Horford and Keep their First Round pick?"Even with the NBA season still in a hiatus, Al Horford’s name continues to be brought up in trade discussions. In the latest rumor (initially reported on by Justin Grasso of Sports Illustrated), former NBA executive John Hollinger suggested Al Horford be moved for Harrison Barnes of the Sacramento Kings. After playing a crucial role […]
Read more "Former NBA exec has Sixers’ Al Horford being traded for Harrison Barnes"With the NBA season suspended, there are plenty of trade rumors, scenarios, & ideas going around to pass the time. Some seem to hold water while others might be a bit more questionable. In our new series, “Counteroffer,” we’ll take a look at some recent Sixers trade rumors, analyze them, and present a counter offer […]
Read more "Counteroffer: Al Horford to Houston?"Although he failed to make the All-Star game this season, Bradley Beal is easily having the best year of his career. Not only is he averaging an eye-popping 30.5 points per game, but he’s also seen his assist numbers rise to a career-high 6.1 per game. Despite being surrounded by a serious lack of talent […]
Read more "Is trading for Bradley Beal a realistic possibility for the Sixers?"