Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Had the Sixers not landed Paul George, they still could have put together an impressive supporting cast alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. In January, some idiot on LibertyBallers.com wrote an article about why the Sixers shouldn’t pursue a third max player at the trade deadline or in free agency. (It was me. I’m … [Read more...] about Would the Sixers have been better off with a two-stars-and-depth model this offseason?
Justin Edwards might not live up to once-lofty expectations, but still has a chance to make an impact in the NBA
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Philly native Justin Edwards joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way deal as a undrafted free agent—a far cry from the expectations laid out for him coming out of Imhotep. The last year hasn’t played out the way Justin Edwards likely expected it to. This time last year, the wing was on his way to the University of Kentucky for his … [Read more...] about Justin Edwards might not live up to once-lofty expectations, but still has a chance to make an impact in the NBA
Delaware Blue Coats trade for R.J Hampton
Kim Klement-Imagn Images An NBA(-ish) transaction in September! We’ll take it. We have a NBA-related transaction in September! The Delaware Blue Coats were a part of a five-team trade, in which they acquired RJ Hampton and a 2024 second-round pick from the Osceola Magic. The Blue Coats sent out the returning player rights of Javonte Smart to the Osceola Magic. In a … [Read more...] about Delaware Blue Coats trade for R.J Hampton
Adem Bona shows developing outside game in offseason workout
Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images The Sixers’ second-round pick is putting in the offseason work ahead of next month’s training camp. When the Philadelphia 76ers selected Adem Bona out of UCLA with the 41st overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, it was lauded by most evaluators as a solid choice. The Sixers were ready to move on from Paul Reed, and despite Andre … [Read more...] about Adem Bona shows developing outside game in offseason workout
David Jones’ summer league flashes show why he’s an intriguing two-way player
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Not long after the NBA Draft, the Sixers signed David Jones to a two-way deal. The Memphis product showed why during several summer league flashes. You’re forgiven if you didn’t watch the summer league finale in Vegas. Actually, you’re forgiven if you didn’t watch much of summer league at all. But in the Sixers’ final game … [Read more...] about David Jones’ summer league flashes show why he’s an intriguing two-way player