The Sixers shocked the basketball world when it was announced that Daryl Morey would be joining their front office as president of basketball operations. Morey is one of the most respected and successful executives around the league. It is well known that the Sixers have been trying to poach Morey from the Rockets for years. […]
Read more "Could Daryl Morey make a big splash to land the Sixers a third star?"The Sixers have made a multitude of changes to their coaching staff and front office since the offseason began. Doc Rivers came in after Brett Brown’s departure and with him came several high-profile coaches such as Sam Cassell, Dave Joerger, and Dan Burke. Daryl Morey will be joining Elton Brand and company in the front […]
Read more "Sixers new leadership should scare the rest of the league"While the additions of Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers may (rightfully) hog the headlines, the Sixers also added former Clippers assistant Sam Cassell to the coaching staff. He may not have the same name value as these other two, but Cassell has a chance to make an immediate impact on the current roster. Sam Cassell […]
Read more "Getting to Know Sixers New Assistant Coach Sam Cassell"For the most part, the turbulent relationship between Buddy Hield and Dave Joerger was kept behind closed doors. In the 2018-19 season, which was the pair’s final year together, the Kings had their most wins since 2005-06, and Buddy Hield had the most minutes, points, and highest shooting percentages of his NBA career. Despite the […]
Read more "The Peak of Dave Joerger and Buddy Hield’s Rocky Relationship"In one of the bigger days in recent Sixers history, the franchise made several key additions to the front office and coaching staff. In addition to the signing of Dave Joerger and Sam Cassell, the Sixers have now added another defensive-minded assistant coach to the staff in Dan Burke. After having been with the Pacers […]
Read more "Getting to Know New Sixers Assistant Coach Dan Burke"Doc Rivers made his first major addition to the Sixers organization by hiring Dave Joerger as an assistant coach. Joerger is a very talented X’s and O’s coach, especially on the defensive end. He has a solid resume and should complement Doc Rivers very well in what will turn out to be an extremely impactful […]
Read more "Does Joerger’s arrival hurt the Sixers’ chances at landing Buddy Hield?"Ben Simmons and Blake Griffin are vastly different styles of players. However, Griffin may have been exactly the preparation for what it takes to get the most out of the Sixers’ current 24-year old star. Under Doc Rivers, Blake Griffin developed from the high-flying dunker to the well-balanced player that is seen today. Simmons’ ceiling […]
Read more "How Blake Griffin May Have Prepared Doc Rivers For Ben Simmons"Former Kings and Grizzlies Head Coach Dave Joerger has agreed to join Doc Rivers‘ coaching staff in Philadelphia. Joerger will be serving as an assistant coach this upcoming season per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Spending his first three years with the Memphis Grizzlies, Joeger won an impressive 147 games in three seasons. Continuing on Lionel Hollins’ […]
Read more "Sixers Add Dave Joerger To Doc Rivers’ Coaching Staff"Brett Brown’s days as the Sixers’ Head Coach seem numbered. He may retain a front office role but a replacement will need to be found. What type of coach should the Sixers pursue? Someone with NBA Head Coaching experience? A fresh, hungry assistant? Or do the Sixers poach the college market? Whatever they do it […]
Read more "Five options the Sixers should consider as potential Brett Brown replacements"