Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Daryl Morey executed a polarizing and gutsy plan which ultimately landed the team Paul George. Now the nine-time All-Star needs to make good on lofty expectations. The Sixers and Knicks had a six-game, white-knuckle battle in the first round of last year’s NBA playoffs. New York ultimately won, though the point … [Read more...] about Paul George has to be the Sixers’ missing piece
Report: Mitchell Robinson to miss start of season, making Knicks’ front-court situation murky
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Knicks lost Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason, and have both Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle coming off serious injuries. The Knicks will reportedly be without presumed starting center Mitchell Robinson to start the season, according to Fox Sports NBA reporter Yaron Weitzman. The 26-year-old big man will likely miss the … [Read more...] about Report: Mitchell Robinson to miss start of season, making Knicks’ front-court situation murky
What does Caleb Martin bring to the Sixers?
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images After Paul George, Caleb Martin was the Sixers’ biggest free-agent signing. What does the veteran wing bring to the fold? Caleb Martin inked a four-year deal worth $32 million this summer, in what might be the Sixers’ most surprising move of the offseason. From afar, fans have seen him torch the Boston Celtics and help the Miami Heat … [Read more...] about What does Caleb Martin bring to the Sixers?
Joel Embiid discussing sports and Africa at United Nations General Assembly week
Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The Sixers center continues to stay involved to further philanthropic causes in Africa. Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid recently reiterated that “Philadelphia is home” after signing his three-year, $193 million contract extension. Still, while embracing the City of Brotherly Love, and helping to guide Team USA to a … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid discussing sports and Africa at United Nations General Assembly week
Kelly Oubre Jr. has all he needs to keep thriving with Sixers
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images After a standout season with the Sixers last year, how can Kelly Oubre Jr. keep it going through 2024-25? Few players in the NBA overplayed their contract as much as Kelly Oubre Jr. did last season. On a minimum deal, Oubre became a key player for the Sixers pretty much from the get go. He had something to prove, and he delivered. Oubre … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Jr. has all he needs to keep thriving with Sixers