After having previously announced their intent to build a new $1.3 billion arena in Center City, the Sixers have abandoned those plans, according to Jake Blumgart and Sean Collins Walsh, who report that the team has reached a deal with Comcast Spectacor to remain in South Philadelphia. As the Inquirer’s duo writes, Comcast Spectacor – which owns the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers … [Read more...] about Sixers Reach Deal To Remain In South Philadelphia
Eastern Notes: Embiid, Butler, LaVine, Valanciunas
Sixers center Joel Embiid missed a third consecutive game on Friday due to a sprained left foot, but head coach Nick Nurse said the team doesn’t believe the issue will be a long-term concern, suggesting the big man could be back in action as early as Sunday, per Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. Still, Embiid’s availability has been spotty all season. He has played in more … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Embiid, Butler, LaVine, Valanciunas
Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
The fact that Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has been able to play in 19 games so far this season is an achievement in itself, given that he missed the previous two-and-a-half years while dealing with ongoing knee problems. As Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps write for ESPN.com (Insider link), what’s even more impressive is how impactful Ball has been during his time on the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
Jared McCain Formally Ruled Out For Season
The Sixers announced on Thursday that rookie guard Jared McCain is expected to miss the rest of the 2024/25 season after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear in December. McCain was previously listed as out indefinitely, but the Sixers are shutting down any speculation about a potential return this season with this announcement. While the announcement doesn’t come as a major … [Read more...] about Jared McCain Formally Ruled Out For Season
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Johnson, Boucher, Yabusele, Embiid
In just two years, the Nets went from being a playoff contender with Kevin Durant, to being one of the league’s rebuilding teams, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. When the Nets had Durant, Oklahoma City, Houston and Orlando were among the teams with the worst records, all of which are top teams in their respective conference. That’s a testament to how fast the league … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Nets, Johnson, Boucher, Yabusele, Embiid