After a frigid start that reminded many of why people were down on the 2024 NBA Draft class, the 2025 Rookie of the Year (ROY) race is finally starting to heat up. NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain and Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, selected back-to-back in the draft, have been playing so well they might be … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain, Dalton Knecht State Their Case
Only ‘Miracle’ Backcourt Can Save the 76ers From Embiid
The Philadelphia 76ers have stumbled into a rough start this season. With a 2-11 record, the team looks disjointed. Joel Embiid, the former MVP, has returned from injury and suspension in poor form. Yet, the consistency of Tyrese Maxey and the emergence of rookie Jared McCain offer a glimmer of hope. This “miracle” backcourt might be the only way to salvage their season. Only … [Read more...] about Only ‘Miracle’ Backcourt Can Save the 76ers From Embiid
Joel Embiid Breaks His Free Throw Streak
For only the second time in his career, Joel Embiid didn’t get a free throw attempt in a regular season game. After the loss against the Miami Heat, the big man thought that was a first. But it was not. The previous time he didn’t shoot a free throw all night was on February 9th, 2018, vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. With the loss, the Philadelphia 76ers hit rock bottom and are … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Breaks His Free Throw Streak
76ers Problems Don’t Reflect Nick Nurse’s Coaching Acumen
The Philadelphia 76ers, coached by Nick Nurse, are tied for dead last in the Eastern Conference, and the hole they’ve dug for themselves is dark and deep. Even with Joel Embiid back, sort of, the team is 2-11 and has dropped four in a row. Simply put, the Sixers are a hot mess. Rumblings have begun to rise, and they almost assuredly will grow louder if the Sixers continue down … [Read more...] about 76ers Problems Don’t Reflect Nick Nurse’s Coaching Acumen
Philadelphia 76ers Star Calls Out Superstar Teammate
Following the loss to the Miami Heat on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers called a team meeting. The Sixers are currently 2-11, tied for worst record in the league with the Washington Wizards. The team signed Paul George this summer as a free agent, hoping he, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid can form a superstar trio. So far, that hasn’t been the case. Philadelphia 76ers Star Tyrese … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers Star Calls Out Superstar Teammate