7:00pm: The Sixers are waiving Lester Quinones to make room for Nance, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Quinones has appeared in four games with the Sixers this season. Quinones, who signed a two-way contract in September, played for Golden State last season. 6:22pm: The Sixers have agreed to a two-way contract with Pete Nance, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps tweets. Nance is the … [Read more...] about Sixers To Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Deal, Waive Quinones
Sixers, Pelicans Remain Focused On Making Playoffs
The Sixers will carry a 3-14 record into Saturday’s game in Detroit. The Pelicans are 4-16 after losing in Memphis on Friday. The two teams have combined for just four wins in the past month and – based on historical NBA outcomes – the odds are heavily against either one making the playoffs. Still, neither the Sixers nor the Pelicans are prepared to throw in the towel in on … [Read more...] about Sixers, Pelicans Remain Focused On Making Playoffs
Injury Notes: Sixers, Gordon, Powell, Richards, Bronny
Joel Embiid (left knee injury management and personal reasons) will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday when the Sixers face the Pistons in Detroit, while Kyle Lowry (right hip strain) will sit out for a fifth in a row, according to Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The good news for the 76ers is that Paul George, who has been out since November 20 due to a left knee … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Sixers, Gordon, Powell, Richards, Bronny
And-Ones: Harrell, Covington, Neto, Awards, More
Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell, who won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2020, is currently playing in Australia’s National Basketball League as a member of the Adelaide 36ers. The 30-year-old received a three-game suspension on Monday for his part in on- and off-court incidents during a Nov. 17 game vs. Melbourne United. As Olgun Uluc of ESPN details, United big man Rob … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Harrell, Covington, Neto, Awards, More
Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis reclaimed his spot in the starting lineup on Monday in his return from a leg injury that had sidelined him since June and looked like his old self. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Porzingis helped Boston secure a blowout 126-94 win over the Clippers by racking up 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a pair of blocked shots in just under … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Porzingis, Nets, Djurisic, McCain