Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images It was one preseason game against a non-NBA team, but rookie Jared McCain showed flashes of the player he can be for the Sixers. At the start of the second quarter Monday night, Jared McCain checked into his first NBA game. Sure, it was only preseason and against non-NBA competition, but the rookie out of Duke still got to take … [Read more...] about Jared McCain is adjusting to NBA life in his quest to help the Sixers
Sixers kick off preseason with matchup vs. New Zealand Breakers
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Sixers are back from training camp in the Bahamas and set to take on the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Sixers basketball is back! (Sort of.) The team will begin it’s slate of preseason games Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center against the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL. The Sixers … [Read more...] about Sixers kick off preseason with matchup vs. New Zealand Breakers
PG on KAT trade, Ricky Council IV’s progress, more reports from fourth day of camp
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Paul George spoke during the fourth day of camp, discussing the Karl-Anthony Towns trade and much more. That and other reports from on the ground in the Bahamas. The Sixers will wrap up their training camp in the Bahamas on Saturday and held their penultimate practice on Friday. Paul George spoke for the first time in camp, discussing … [Read more...] about PG on KAT trade, Ricky Council IV’s progress, more reports from fourth day of camp
NBA vet Andre Drummond confident as ever in return to Sixers — and he should be
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images NBA veteran and Sixers’ backup center Andre Drummond is as confident as ever in his abilities to help his team. NBA veteran Andre Drummond began the career transition from starting center to an off-the-bench role in Philadelphia back in 2021. Back then, the Sixers were looking to bolster the backup center position in the offseason … [Read more...] about NBA vet Andre Drummond confident as ever in return to Sixers — and he should be
Jared McCain, who’s receiving high praise at camp, feels ready for Philly thanks to his time at Duke
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Jared McCain isn’t guaranteed a rotation role given the Sixers’ depth in the backcourt, but he’s embracing the challenge and leaning into his strength: catch-and-shoot deep balls. Is it me or does it feel like a mini lifetime ago since the Sixers were on the clock in the 2024 NBA Draft? It was only June 26, and with the No. 16 … [Read more...] about Jared McCain, who’s receiving high praise at camp, feels ready for Philly thanks to his time at Duke