Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears has improved his draft stock with his early season performances, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report. Fears now projects to go anywhere from No. 3 to No. 10 next June after leading the Sooners to a 12-0 start, including a 30-point outing against Michigan. Saint Joseph’s forward Rasheer Fleming and Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Fears, 2025 Draft, 2026 Draft, Graham, Young, Wells
Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games
Merry Christmas from the Hoops Rumors staff! As usual, the NBA has a five-game slate on tap for Christmas Day, with many of the league’s top teams and biggest stars in action on December 25. Here’s today’s schedule: 11:00 am CT: San Antonio Spurs (15-14) at New York Knicks (19-10) 1:30 pm CT: Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) at Dallas Mavericks (19-10) 4:00 pm CT: Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Christmas Day Games
Sixers’ KJ Martin Out At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury
Sixers forward KJ Martin underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed a stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced (Twitter link via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports). Martin will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks, according to the 76ers. Martin was expected to have a modest role in Philadelphia this season, but injuries up and down the roster opened the door for … [Read more...] about Sixers’ KJ Martin Out At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury
Sixers’ Big Three Poised For Fifth Game Together
Lack of cohesion has been a big factor in the Sixers‘ slow start, notes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Joel Embiid is expected to play tonight against San Antonio, which would mark just the fifth time this season he’s been on the court alongside Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. Maxey is on the injury report with an illness, but he’s listed as probable to suit up, … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Big Three Poised For Fifth Game Together
Atlantic Notes: Drummond, Embiid, Whitehead, Quickley
With Joel Embiid missing a majority of the Sixers’ games so far, Andre Drummond has played an unheralded role, not just on the court but also by being a respected locker room voice, according the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey. Drummond signed a two-year, $10MM with the Sixers during the summer. “I’m at a point now where I’ve done everything individually, accolade-wise,” … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Drummond, Embiid, Whitehead, Quickley