Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The veteran wing has been a dynamite, two-way force recently for Philadelphia. Caleb Martin got off to a rough start with the Philadelphia 76ers. He shot 4-of-20 from three across his first seven games and the eye test on those looks was not encouraging. Even shots that did go in often frustratingly had a toe on the line. While acknowledging it … [Read more...] about After slow start, Caleb Martin now showing Sixers fans what they signed up for
Jared McCain wasn’t the only rookie who contributed vs. the Cavs
Kyle Ross-Imagn Images With Joel Embiid out and Andre Drummond a late scratch, Adem Bona was unexpectedly thrown into the mix. But the rookie big man was ready. While Jared McCain’s 34-point performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers is deservedly eating up all the headlines in this city, he wasn’t the only Sixers rookie to make a positive impact Wednesday night. With … [Read more...] about Jared McCain wasn’t the only rookie who contributed vs. the Cavs
We’re running out of superlatives for Jared McCain, now the ROTY favorite and ‘candidate’ to start
Photo by David Dowt/NBAE via Getty Images The Sixers might’ve found the steal of the draft in Jared McCain. The rookie’s hot start could change everything for the team — including their starting lineup. Daryl Morey was gushing over Jared McCain on draft night. A few months later, Nick Nurse sang the rookie’s praises in the Bahamas. Joel Embiid went a step further, … [Read more...] about We’re running out of superlatives for Jared McCain, now the ROTY favorite and ‘candidate’ to start
Sixers-Knicks: second half thread
Joel Embiid makes his season debut vs. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. Paul George may be the only healthy local star ready to rock here in a rematch of the first round matchup from last season between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. But Joel Embiid (left knee maintenance) will finally make his season debut. Who: Philadelphia 76ers … [Read more...] about Sixers-Knicks: second half thread
Embiid looks rusty in return as Sixers fall to Knicks in NBA Cup action
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Joel Embiid looked understandably rusty and the Sixers’ offense was ice cold as they dropped their first NBA Cup game to the Knicks Tuesday. Picking up right where we left off, huh? Not only did the Sixers kick off the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, they also welcomed Joel Embiid back to the lineup Tuesday in a 111-99 loss to … [Read more...] about Embiid looks rusty in return as Sixers fall to Knicks in NBA Cup action