The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to hire Mike Longabardi as head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League. Longabardi has been an NBA assistant coach since 2003. Longabardi spent last season with the Atlanta Hawks. … [Read more...] about Mike Longbardi Hired By Sixers To Coach Blue Coats
Nick Nurse To Mold Paul Reed Into ‘Pascal Siakam-Type Player’
Paul Reed said that Nick Nurse planned to mold him into a "Pascal Siakam-type player" during an interview for Sixers Wire. "I've talked to him plenty of times and it's always been kind of the same kind of idea. He talked about molding me into a Pascal Siakam-type player. Somebody who can kind of do it all. Shoot the ball, drive, pass, but right now, it's all about focusing on … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse To Mold Paul Reed Into ‘Pascal Siakam-Type Player’
Kings Never Offered Tyrese Haliburton To Sixers For Ben Simmons
The Sacramento Kings never offered Tyrese Haliburton as part of a package to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, sources told Marc Stein. The Kings were rumored to be interested in trading for Simmons during the 21-22 season and eventually traded Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis. The Kings turned into a playoff team last season with Sabonis having an All-NBA season, while … [Read more...] about Kings Never Offered Tyrese Haliburton To Sixers For Ben Simmons
James Harden Plans To Report To Camp, Continue To Pursue Trade To Clippers If No Deal Occurs In Offseason
James Harden remains singularly focused on playing for the Los Angeles Clippers this coming season, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. But sources also add that Harden currently plans to report to training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers if no trade materializes by then. Harden previously made both the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets feel like they had no option but … [Read more...] about James Harden Plans To Report To Camp, Continue To Pursue Trade To Clippers If No Deal Occurs In Offseason
Joel Embiid, Daryl Morey Touch Base Following Comments About Future
Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey touched base to discuss his future with the Philadelphia 76ers after the reigning MVP talked about his focus on winning a title "whether it's in Philly or anywhere else." Embiid wants to remain with the Sixers and win a title with the franchise. Both the Sixers and Embiid envision him remaining the face of the franchise The Sixers have no plans to … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid, Daryl Morey Touch Base Following Comments About Future