The hits keep coming for the Sixers, who held the NBA’s worst record entering action on Friday and are once again missing star center Joel Embiid. Embiid, who was ruled out for Friday’s game vs. Brooklyn due to left knee injury management, is dealing with swelling in that left knee, the team announced this evening (Twitter link). Upon consultation with their medical staff, the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has Swelling In Knee, Out Through At Least Sunday
Sixers’ Embiid Unhappy About Post-Meeting Leak
The Sixers held a team meeting on Monday night following a loss to Miami. About 12 hours later, details of that meeting – including the fact that Tyrese Maxey called out teammate and friend Joel Embiid – had been published by ESPN. Embiid wasn’t happy about the fact that someone in the team’s locker room turned around and immediately leaked details of those discussions to the … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Embiid Unhappy About Post-Meeting Leak
Paul George Suffers Bone Bruise, Will Miss At Least Two Games
NOVEMBER 21: George was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and an MRI showed no structural damage, the team announced Thursday according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The nine-time All-Star will miss at least Friday’s game against the Nets and Sunday’s game versus the Clippers. He’ll be reevaluated on Monday. NOVEMBER 20: Sixers All-Star forward … [Read more...] about Paul George Suffers Bone Bruise, Will Miss At Least Two Games
Atlantic Notes: Sixers’ Struggles, Embiid, Drummond, Porzingis, Tillman
The Sixers hold the NBA’s second-worst record at 2-10, only one game ahead of the Raptors for last place in the league. They rank last in the league in scoring, rebounding, assists and shooting. Amid the early season struggles, they’ve had some bright spots like rookie Jared McCain‘s strong play and Guerschon Yabusele‘s return to the league. This version of the Sixers wasn’t … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers’ Struggles, Embiid, Drummond, Porzingis, Tillman
Sixers Held Team Meeting Following Monday’s Loss
After falling to 2-11 with a 106-89 loss in Miami on Monday, the Sixers held a post-game team meeting, head coach Nick Nurse admitted to reporters, including Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nurse and the Sixers weren’t available to speak to the media until more than an hour after the game ended. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, veteran point guard Kyle Lowry … [Read more...] about Sixers Held Team Meeting Following Monday’s Loss