Anthony Edwards and Joel Embiid have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 3. Edwards finished the week averaging 31.3 points per game on 47.4% shooting, including 84.8% from the free throw line. He also averaged 6.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Following the 4-0 week by the Timberwolves, he ranks 10th in the NBA in scoring (28.4 ppg). Over the … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards, Joel Embiid Named NBA’s Players Of Week 3
Kelly Oubre Jr. Suffered Fracture Rib When Hit By Car
Kelly Oubre Jr. suffered a fractured rib and sustained several cuts and bruises after being struck by a car in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Oubre was released from the hospital late Saturday, and the Philadelphia 76ers said he would be re-evaluated in one week. Oubre is expected to miss significant time, as he recovers from the injuries. Local authorities are looking for the … [Read more...] about Kelly Oubre Jr. Suffered Fracture Rib When Hit By Car
Sixers Not Allowing James Harden On Flight Was ‘Final Straw’ On Playing For Sixers Again
When James Harden was not allowed to board the Philadelphia 76ers' flight to Milwaukee last week, it "inflamed the situation on both sides," sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. One source described the situation as the "final straw" on the possibility of the Sixers reincorporating Harden into the team. Discussions between the Sixers and Clippers picked up again to agree to a … [Read more...] about Sixers Not Allowing James Harden On Flight Was ‘Final Straw’ On Playing For Sixers Again
Jameer Nelson Promoted To GM Of Sixers G League Team
Former NBA guard Jameer Nelson has been promoted to general manager of the Delaware Blue Coats. The Blue Coats are the Philadelphia 76ers G League affiliate. Nelson has been steadily rising up the front office ranks for Philadelphia. He was previously Delaware's assistant general manager and a scout for the Sixers. Nelson played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He spent the first 10 … [Read more...] about Jameer Nelson Promoted To GM Of Sixers G League Team
James Harden: Sixers Kept Me ‘On A Leash’ Yet ‘Didn’t Want Me’
James Harden believes he was kept "on a leash" during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers and that the front office didn't want him. "Taking $26 million less to sign and make the team better," Harden said. "Changing my role, which media [felt] is ball dominant, which my ball dominance is really effective. But changing my role, trying to change the narrative, trying to … [Read more...] about James Harden: Sixers Kept Me ‘On A Leash’ Yet ‘Didn’t Want Me’