The Philadelphia 76ers are adding forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. on a two-way contract. To clear room for Lofton, the Sixers are waiving guard Javonte Smart. Lofton was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the week. Memphis needed to create a roster spot when Ja Morant was reinstated from the suspended list. The 6-foot-6 forward appeared in 39 NBA games with the Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Sixers To Sign Kenneth Lofton Jr To Two-Way Contract; Waive Javonte Smart
Joel Embiid Has Comfortable Lead In First MVP Straw Poll Of 23-24 Season
Joel Embiid is the early frontrunner for 23-24 NBA Most Valuable Player following the first ESPN straw poll by Tim Bontemps of the season. Embiid received 63 out of 100 first place votes and 27 second place votes to finish with 848 points. Nikola Jokic is second in the poll with 21 first place votes, 41 second place votes and 30 third place votes. Embiid and Jokic have … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has Comfortable Lead In First MVP Straw Poll Of 23-24 Season
Daryl Morey, Sixers Agree To Extension Through 27-28
Daryl Morey has signed a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers through the 27-28 season. The length of the deal aligns Morey with the contract signed by Nick Nurse last offseason. The Sixers hired Morey in November 2020. Morey has a .624 winning percentage between his tenures with the Houston Rockets and 76ers, including nine 50-win seasons and 12 trips to the … [Read more...] about Daryl Morey, Sixers Agree To Extension Through 27-28
Lakers, Sixers Expected To Be Trade Suitors For Zach LaVine
The Chicago Bulls are continuing to explore the trade market for Zach LaVine. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are expected to have interest in trading for LaVine. Both the Lakers, who have to wait until January 15 for several players to become trade-eligible, and the Sixers are operating with patience in letting the trade market develop. LaVine is set to miss … [Read more...] about Lakers, Sixers Expected To Be Trade Suitors For Zach LaVine
James Harden Confirms He Expected Max Contract From Sixers
James Harden spoke about his exit from the Philadelphia 76ers in an exclusive interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic. In the interview, Harden confirmed he believes there was a broken promise of a max contract during the 2023 offseason. When it became evident to Harden that the Sixers were preparing an offer below the max, he decided to opt into his $35.6 million contract … [Read more...] about James Harden Confirms He Expected Max Contract From Sixers