As expected, Sixers center Joel Embiid has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. According to a press release from the team, the procedure occurred on Wednesday and was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at at NYU Langone Sports Medicine Center. Embiid will be reevaluated in approximately six weeks, per the Sixers. The 76ers ruled out Embiid for the rest of the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Undergoes Knee Surgery, Will Be Reevaluated In Six Weeks
Raptors To Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Year Deal
Second-year center Colin Castleton will be leaving the Sixers and returning to the Raptors on the final weekend of the regular season, reports Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Castleton, who was on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies earlier this season, was waived by Memphis in January, then inked a pair of 10-day deals with Toronto in March before … [Read more...] about Raptors To Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Year Deal
Kyle O’Quinn Announces Retirement, Takes Job At Norfolk State
Former NBA center Kyle O’Quinn has announced his retirement as a player, breaking the news this week to Tina Cervasio of FOX 5 NY (Instagram video link). As Cervasio relays – and as the school confirms (via Twitter) – O’Quinn has accepted a position at Norfolk State University and will serve as the executive director of athletic advancement for his alma mater. The 49th overall … [Read more...] about Kyle O’Quinn Announces Retirement, Takes Job At Norfolk State
Raptors Waive Orlando Robinson, Cole Swider
The Raptors have completed a pair of roster moves, announcing in a press release that they’ve waived center Orlando Robinson and forward Cole Swider. Robinson, who began the season with the Kings, was waived by Sacramento in January and has since been on a series of deals with Toronto, including a pair of 10-day contracts, a two-way pact, and a standard rest-of-season … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive Orlando Robinson, Cole Swider
Sixers Declare Tyrese Maxey Out For The Season
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is officially out for the rest of the season, the team announced in an email. The news isn’t a surprise considering that Philadelphia is well out of postseason contention and Maxey hasn’t played since March 3 due to a sprained tendon in a finger on his right hand. The team revealed that Maxey reinjured the finger as he was working to return to action, … [Read more...] about Sixers Declare Tyrese Maxey Out For The Season