Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images The conversation around KJ Martin has centered around his tradeable contract, but he can also be a useful on-court contributor in the meantime. When KJ Martin addressed reporters at his exit interview at the conclusion of last season, he very much sounded like someone ready to look for opportunities elsewhere. As the offseason … [Read more...] about How can the Sixers make the most out of KJ Martin?
Tim Bontemps says Sixers ‘were really close to getting Nic Batum back’
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images We love the Sixers’ roster heading into the season, but another season of Nico dropping post entry passes like manna from from heaven would have been nice to watch. When the Philadelphia 76ers traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers last October, the return was centered more around the draft capital for a guy who considered … [Read more...] about Tim Bontemps says Sixers ‘were really close to getting Nic Batum back’
What will Reggie Jackson bring to Philadelphia in his age-34 season?
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The veteran should be a capable third point guard for a Sixers team in search of a steady hand for the role. In late July, the Philadelphia 76ers signed 34-year-old point guard Reggie Jackson to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, after his previous deal was bought out by the Charlotte Hornets. With Tyrese Maxey a team … [Read more...] about What will Reggie Jackson bring to Philadelphia in his age-34 season?
Bobby Marks on a Joel Embiid extension: ‘I would expect a deal to get done’
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Sixers’ star center is extension-eligible until the start of the regular season, and signs are pointing towards something happening. As far as NBA cap sheets go, the Philadelphia 76ers are more locked into the core than many other NBA teams, at least as far as the top end is concerned. This summer, the team lured Paul George away … [Read more...] about Bobby Marks on a Joel Embiid extension: ‘I would expect a deal to get done’
Guerschon Yabusele enters the season as the Sixers’ X-Factor
Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images The team’s most recent free agency acquisition, Yabusele has a wide range of outcomes in terms of playing time this season in Philadelphia. The Sixers’ roster is filled with guarantees. We know Joel Embiid is a MVP-caliber player year in and year out. We know that Tyrese Maxey can not only run an offense, but thrive within … [Read more...] about Guerschon Yabusele enters the season as the Sixers’ X-Factor