Kyle Lowry is not expected to join the Charlotte Hornets before the trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Hornets are interested in trading Lowry before the deadline, but his market will likely be limited and that could lead to a buyout. If Lowry is bought out, the Philadelphia 76ers are believed to be a real possibility. Lowry is a native of … [Read more...] about Kyle Lowry Could Join Sixers If Bought Out
Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid Named NBA’s Players Of Week 13
Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 13. Durant averaged 31.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks as the Phoenix Suns went 3-0. Embiid averaged 37.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid Named NBA’s Players Of Week 13
Joel Embiid Scores 70 Points In Sixers’ Win Over Spurs
Joel Embiid became the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 or more points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 133-123. Embiid was 24-for-41 from the field and 21-for-23 at the line to go with 18 rebounds and five assists. Embiid had 24 points after the first quarter, 34 at halftime and 59 points at the end of the third quarter. … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Scores 70 Points In Sixers’ Win Over Spurs
Sixers Willing To Trade K.J. Martin For Second-Round Pick
The Philadelphia 76ers have made K.J. Martin available in a trade, according to Marc Stein of Substack. The Sixers are looking for a second-round pick in exchange for Martin. Martin is averaging just 5.9 minutes per game since getting traded to the Sixers. … [Read more...] about Sixers Willing To Trade K.J. Martin For Second-Round Pick
Victor Wembanyama Says Basketball Is ‘Back To A Big Man’s Game’
On a night when Joel Embiid scored 70 points and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 62 points, San Antonio Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama said the game is focused on the big men again. Wembanyama got to witness Embiid's big night up close, as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Spurs. "A few years back, it was more of a guards' game," Wembanyama said. "But now, it's come back to … [Read more...] about Victor Wembanyama Says Basketball Is ‘Back To A Big Man’s Game’