Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images It’s early, but NBA trade chatter has begun. Let’s get hypothesizing. We’re far from the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but chatter has already picked up about potential moving pieces in the NBA. Due to Joel Embiid and Paul George sitting out the start of the Philadelphia 76ers’ season, the team hasn’t had a good look at how the whole … [Read more...] about Way-too-early trade targets for the Philadelphia 76ers because why not?
Joel Embiid altercation reminds us sports journalism needs help
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images If there’s one big lesson from the Joel Embiid-Marcus Hayes incident it’s that everyone needs to be better. Sports journalism needs a reboot. Zach Lowe, one of my absolute favorite podcasters and columnists was let go by ESPN, and the networks have more and more former players who possess an axe to grind or some self-serving … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid altercation reminds us sports journalism needs help
Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for altercation with columnist, league announces
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has yet to play a game this season, has been suspended three games for a physical altercation with a columnist, the league announced. Sixers star center Joel Embiid has been suspended three games following his physical altercation with Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes this past Saturday, the NBA … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for altercation with columnist, league announces
Paul George reportedly set to make Sixers debut Monday
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Joel Embiid remains out Monday, but Paul George is expected to make his Sixers debut against the Suns. Is that good news? The Inquirer’s Keith Pompey reported that the Sixers have upgraded Paul George to questionable for tomorrow’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. The obvious caveat is that he’ll have to go through his pregame … [Read more...] about Paul George reportedly set to make Sixers debut Monday
Sixers head west to visit Phoenix Suns with Paul George debut possible
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Philadelphia 76ers, struggling at 1-4, are headed West to take on the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. They may be able to add Paul George into the mix for the first time this season, but this will still be a huge challenge for the Sixers. The Philadelphia 76ers are headed out for an early-season West Coast trip, with their first … [Read more...] about Sixers head west to visit Phoenix Suns with Paul George debut possible