Jared McCain and Jaylen Wells have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month in October/November McCain averaged 16.0 points and 2.6 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers. Wells averaged 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Jared McCain, Jaylen Wells Named NBA’s Rookies Of October/November
Sixers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lester Quinones
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign Pete Nance to a Two-Way contract, reports ESPN's Tim Bontemps. In a related move, the Sixers will waive Lester Quinones, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nance has appeared in eight G League games this season with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 18.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 34.5 minutes. Quinones has appeared in … [Read more...] about Sixers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Contract, Waive Lester Quinones
Sixers Hold Extended Meeting Following Loss To Heat
The Philadelphia 76ers had an extended team meeting following their 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat. Nick Nurse didn't address the media until more than one after the final buzzer of the game. Nurse described the meeting as player- and coach-driven, but declined to reveal many details about the discussion. The Sixers are 2-11 and must go 44-25 the rest of the way to reach the … [Read more...] about Sixers Hold Extended Meeting Following Loss To Heat
Joel Embiid Out For Saturday’s Game For Both Left Knee Injury Management, Personal Reasons
Joel Embiid has been ruled out by the Philadelphia 76ers for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons with both left knee injury management and personal reasons. Embiid most recently played at the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, November 20th when he scored 35 points to go with 11 rebounds. Embiid has only played in four games this season as he has dealt with knee issues … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Out For Saturday’s Game For Both Left Knee Injury Management, Personal Reasons
Daryl Morey’s Projection System Gave Sixers Better Chance Of Winning Title Than 2018 Rockets
Daryl Morey's internal projection system had this year's Philadelphia 76ers as having the best chance of winning an NBA championship than any team he had previously assembled, including the Houston Rockets in 2018 that lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals. The Sixers entered the season with the NBA's fourth best odds of winning a title at 8-1 with … [Read more...] about Daryl Morey’s Projection System Gave Sixers Better Chance Of Winning Title Than 2018 Rockets