Veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV is drawing NBA interest, with the Sixers, Timberwolves, Heat, Nuggets and Celtics all viewed as potential suitors, reports Marc Stein (Twitter link). Walker played on Boston’s training camp roster in the fall on an Exhibit 10 deal, but was cut ahead of the 2024/25 regular season. The 6’4″ wing isn’t quite a free agent. He is currently playing for … [Read more...] about Multiple Playoff Hopefuls Eyeing Lonnie Walker
Gilgeous-Alexander, Maxey Named Players Of The Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA’s Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has won the award for the East, the league announced today (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished runner-up for last season’s MVP award, continued his excellent play during the 2024/25 campaign over the past week. In victories … [Read more...] about Gilgeous-Alexander, Maxey Named Players Of The Week
Atlantic Notes: George, Raptors, Hart, Brown
After signing a four-year, $211.6MM maximum free agent contract with the Sixers this summer, Philadelphia anticipated that former nine-time All-Star forward Paul George would help goose their scoring — but his contributions have been erratic so far, observes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Through 19 healthy games, the 34-year-old is averaging 15.8 points on … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: George, Raptors, Hart, Brown
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Maxey, Martin, Yabusele
The Sixers didn’t panic after a disastrous start to the season, and they’re starting to look like the team everyone expected when they revamped their roster over the summer, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Philadelphia continued its turnaround on Wednesday with a victory at Boston, winning for the eighth time in its past 11 games. The team has weathered a long string of … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, Maxey, Martin, Yabusele
Joel Embiid Fined $75K By NBA
Sixers center Joel Embiid has been fined $75K, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Embiid was ejected from Monday’s game vs. San Antonio for arguing with and confronting an official about a foul call, but this fine wasn’t related to that incident. According to the league, the $75K penalty is for “making obscene gestures on the playing court” during the … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Fined $75K By NBA