Hoops Rumors

Sixers players are trying to avoid getting discouraged as they work to overcome an unexpected rough start to the season, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Within the past week, Joel Embiid was suspended for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, delaying his season debut by three more games, and Tyrese Maxey was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Paul George‘s return from … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Barrett, Quickley, J. Brown

Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid is set to return to the floor for Philadelphia next Tuesday against the Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter video link). Embiid, who had been out all year while managing a knee injury, will serve a three-game suspension handed down after he shoved a reporter, then make his season debut once the suspension is up. “Joel Embiid is ready,” … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Paul George has only been active for two games and he’s already being counted on to carry the shorthanded Sixers, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. George made his season debut on Monday after recovering from a bone bruise in his left knee. On Wednesday, Tyrese Maxey suffered a hamstring strain that will keep him out for at least a week. Joel Embiid won’t be … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: George, McCain, Yabusele, Nelson

According to team owner Steve Ballmer, the Clippers wanted to retain Paul George over the summer and “made him a big offer,” writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. But with the Clippers unwilling to add a no-trade clause or a fourth year to the three-year offer they put on the table for George, the star forward considered other options and L.A. began envisioning life without him. “I … [Read more...] about Clippers Notes: George, Offseason, Kuminga, Bamba