For the first time since the Allen Iverson era ended, Sixers fans finally have an exciting, up-and-coming basketball team. There’s a future superstar in the middle, a No.
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VIDEO: Carmelo Anthony Didn’t Even Bother Putting a Hand Up on…
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
is cj mccollum really that good?
“Noel makes a ton of sense; he is a gifted shot blocker who’s also capable of switching onto the perimeter, and he’s only 22 years old. Plus, Noel is a restricted free agent this summer, so the Blazers would have the ability to match any offer sheet he’s given.
Draft pairings you’re eyeing up?
Monk : Josh Jackson is an elite defensive prospect with awesome court vision. Can’t shoot, which is where the somewhat-one dimensional Malik Monk fits in.
Sixers tie win total from last season
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. ORG XMIT: NYSW114 less Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Harris during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.
76ers beat Nets for 10th win to match last season’s total
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, center, is stopped by Brooklyn Nets’ Justin Hamilton, left, and Bojan Bogdanovic during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid dunks during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in New York.
Al Horford furthers Joel Embiid’s education, drills last-minute…
The Boston Celtics had fallen behind by two points in the final minute. During a timeout, head coach Brad Stevens drew up a pick-and-roll with Isaiah Thomas handling the ball and Kelly Olynyk diving toward the hoop.
McRae gets first NBA starts
Former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae had his first two NBA starts for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the weekend. With Kyrie Irving nursing a hamstring injury, former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae had his first two NBA starts for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the weekend.
Sixers Overseas: Furkan Korkmaz finds a (different) new home
Last we saw, the 26th overall pick in last year’s draft was attempting to find some minutes for an Anadolu Efes team overflowing with quality guard play. He was averaging just 12.7 minutes per game for the formerly Dario Saric led Turkish club, and both sides decided it would be best if he went elsewhere.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James and Kevin Love picked up much of the slack with Kyrie Irving sidelined by a hamstring injury. They got some help, too.
James, Love help Cavs end 2016 with 121-109 win over Hornets
LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, who played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday’s 124-118 victory over Boston.
2 dead in shooting after Meek Mill concert
In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, photo, rapper Meek Mill looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A Wallingford, Connecticut police spokeswoman said that officers responded to reports of shots fired outside the Oakdale Theatre after rapper Meek Mill performed.
2 dead, 2 injured in shooting after Meek Mill concert
In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, photo, rapper Meek Mill looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A Wallingford, Connecticut police spokeswoman said that officers responded to reports of shots fired outside the Oakdale Theatre after rapper Meek Mill performed.
Cooney: NBA noticing that ‘Nova’s Hart is a winner
Bob Cooney has been the 76ers beat writer for the Daily News for the last seven years. Prior to that, he covered anything and everything, including a lot of college basketball.
NBA player wants All-Star votes to impress “famous girl”
Embiid took to Twitter to plead for All-Star votes in order to land a date with a “famous girl” he has been trying to impress. There is my chance to finally be with my CRUSH so i need your help y’all ha..
Cousins has big fourth quarter to lift Kings past 76ers
DeMarcus Cousins made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 20.9 seconds remaining and added a clutch free throw moments later, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 102-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. After Ersan Ilyasova drove around Rudy Gay for a layup that tied the score at 96-96, Cousins made his second 3 of the game to put Sacramento ahead.
Colangelo says Embiid’s the total package
Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in action during an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Philadelphia. Bryan Colangelo doesn’t use the term “foundational piece” lightly when talking about players.
Three Things Jahlil Okafor Can Improve his Game Quickly
While it is unreasonable to expect Jahlil Okafor to suddenly become a stalwart defender, develop a mid-range jump shot, or become a 90 percent free throw shooter, these three changes are subtle tendencies that can be easily fixed with proper coaching. In large part due to their use of Mike D’Antoni’s Elbow Series , the league leading team in elbow touches are the Philadelphia 76ers at 25 per game.