Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Jared McCain is looking less like a rookie and more like a critical rotation piece with each passing game. Daryl Morey is an executive who typically swings on upside in the draft, even when fielding a contender. He took Tyrese Maxey over a bunch of more experienced players in 2020. Same with Jaden Springer, the youngest player … [Read more...] about Jared McCain continues to ‘feel the dance’ during his early season surge
How Paul George has benefitted from Guerschon Yabusele’s resurgence
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George has yet to find his shooting stroke, but his playmaking chops have been on full display thanks in part to Guerschon Yabusele. Starting the year 2-7 has put quite a damper on the Sixers’ season after an offseason of good vibes, but there have been some bright spots. Perhaps none of them have been bigger than … [Read more...] about How Paul George has benefitted from Guerschon Yabusele’s resurgence
This week’s must-watch Eastern Conference games as Joel Embiid, NBA Cup return
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Of course you’re going to watch Embiid’s return, but stay in the loop with these other games. It’s NBA Cup aka In-Season Tournament aka Emirates Cup aka Weird Courts Cup week. The surprisingly successful mid-season competition is back for its second season. Hopefully, the intensity of last season’s games carry over and … [Read more...] about This week’s must-watch Eastern Conference games as Joel Embiid, NBA Cup return
Sixers look for elusive second win vs. Charlotte Hornets ahead of Joel Embiid’s return
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images We’ll have to wait one more game for Joel Embiid to make his season debut, but first the Sixers welcome the Hornets to town. The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers late Friday night, dropping to 1-7 on the season. While it’s been an abysmal start, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, as this will be the final game … [Read more...] about Sixers look for elusive second win vs. Charlotte Hornets ahead of Joel Embiid’s return
Justin Edwards shines in Blue Coats’ season opener despite buzzer-beater loss
Photo by Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via Getty Images With a gloom start to the Sixers season, the two-way player may provide a much-needed silver lining with his performance in Delaware. The Delaware Blue Coats opened their season on Saturday, hosting the Toronto Raptors G-League affiliate Raptors 905 in Wilmington. The game proved to be a worthy escape for disheartened … [Read more...] about Justin Edwards shines in Blue Coats’ season opener despite buzzer-beater loss