The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2024-25 season under a storm cloud. Injuries to two of their “big three” disrupted early momentum. The team quickly spiraled, losing 12 of their first 14 games. Adding to the chaos, a contentious team meeting and a heated exchange between Joel Embiid and a reporter captured headlines. These off-court distractions compounded on-court struggles, … [Read more...] about 76ers Turn to Familiar Talent To Fix Lineup Issues
Can Joel Embiid’s 76ers Follow In the Footsteps of the Bucks?
Don’t look now, but the Philadelphia 76ers are creeping back into the middle of the Eastern pack after winning three of their last four games. In the previous 10 days, the 76ers have moved into 12th place in their conference and are only three wins back from joining the Nets, Bulls, Pacers, and Pistons, who are all tied with ten wins. Provided the 76ers and Joel Embiid, who … [Read more...] about Can Joel Embiid’s 76ers Follow In the Footsteps of the Bucks?
NBA ROY Race: Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Rising Up Leaderboard
The NBA’s Rookie of the Year (ROY) race has had a number of twists and turns already. Initially, Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard was favored, a byproduct of his play in Summer League. After the preseason, Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey looked like it was his award to lose. Helping him was the fact that he was expected to start throughout his rookie season, unlike … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Rising Up Leaderboard
76ers Shake-Up Roster While Injury Report Remains Concerning
The Sixers are still struggling. Even with the return of Tyrese Maxey and part-time returns of Paul George and Joel Embiid, the Sixers record is still only 4-14, and they are currently the 14th seed in a weak Eastern Conference. Embiid and George continue to be in and out of the lineup, making the Sixers injury report a must-check daily. Now, they are making minor roster … [Read more...] about 76ers Shake-Up Roster While Injury Report Remains Concerning
Former Hawks All-Star Chooses Retirement
After spending 16 seasons in the NBA, former Atlanta Hawks standout Paul Millsap has officially retired, per ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. After 16 NBA seasons, four-time All-Star Paul Millsap has retired from basketball. Millsap, the No. 47 pick in the 2006 NBA draft, spent his career with the Jazz, Hawks, Nuggets, Nets and 76ers. One of eight players all-time with 500 … [Read more...] about Former Hawks All-Star Chooses Retirement