With the hours ticking until the Sixers leave for Orlando, Joel Embiid spoke with the media via Zoom about his expectations of the restart. While he shared his doubts about the logistics of the concept of the bubble, one thing has also been made clear- Joel Embiid is ready to go. Questions have surrounded the […]
Read more "Sixers’ Joel Embiid has a chip on his shoulder ahead of NBA playoffs"As the NBA comes closer to a return we will see the final push for the end of season awards occur as well. It is uncertain how much weight the remaining games in Orlando will carry toward the decisions, but all players will be looking to kick off the rust and play their best as […]
Read more "Ben Simmons should be a contender for NBA’s DPOY award"Philadelphia 76ers’ head coach Brett Brown met with the media on Wednesday morning and gave a little bit of insight into how the Sixers’ rotation will be looking down in Orlando. The Al Horford debate has been one of hot discussion this season, with a majority of individuals agreeing that the entire signing has been […]
Read more "Brett Brown alludes to Al Horford coming off the bench in NBA playoffs"After last season’s heartbreaking loss to the eventual NBA champion Toronto Raptors, the Sixers began the offseason search for a guy that can push them over the edge. This search led them to dishing out a 4-year $109 million dollar to former Celtics big man Al Horford. With the motto of “Run it Back” not […]
Read more "The Sixers have a $109 million dollar problem that needs to be solved"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?"The Sixers took a big step back this season. While some players saw improvement like Ben Simmons and Shake Milton, the team as a whole struggled to find cohesion. The recent additions of Horford and Richardson have struggled to fit and the offense had often stalled. There’s not one move that will fix things for […]
Read more "Four Trades to Help Take the Sixers from Pretenders to Contenders"“Who’s going to stop them?” Right? Wasn’t that everyone’s expectations heading into the 2019-2020 season? Boasting a brand new (and incredibly tall) starting five, the Sixers looked like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. After stampeding past the Celtics on Opening Night, it seemed like everything was going according to plan. Fast forward […]
Read more "The four Sixers most likely to be traded this offseason"Joining the likes of Joel Embiid, Zach Ertz, and a plethora of other Philadelphia sports figures, Sixers’ power forward/center Al Horford has made a quite hefty donation to support people currently being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pledging sums of $500,000 US dollars to six different locations, Horford’s donation will no doubt help those in […]
Read more "Al Horford donates $500k in COVID-19 relief aid"Unfortunately, the NBA season is still at a standstill. With no end date in sight on the current suspension, many fans around the league have used this time to reflect on certain player’s performances during the 2019/20 season. Should LeBron or Giannis win MVP? Zion or Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year? In the […]
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