Posts Tagged ‘Philadelphia 76ers’
NBA Summer League: Tatum and Fultz face off
Some exciting action took place in the ongoing NBA Summer League in Utah. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics took to the hardwood and faced off. Both teams were involved in the megadeal that took place just days before the 2017 NBA Draft, where the Philadelphia received the first-overall pick from Boston in exchange…
Read More2017 NBA Draft: Boston trades No. 1 Pick to Philadelphia
The Boston Celtics have officially traded the No. 1 pick of 2017 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Celtics will receive the third pick of the draft and as well as a future first-round pick. The deal was made official on Monday (US time). The future first-round pick is for 2018 via…
Read MoreJoel Embiid shut down for rest of season
Joel Embiid’s 2016-17 season is over. The Philadelphia 76ers are taking extra precautions with their star Cameroonian big man. A follow-up MRI done on his swollen knee has revealed a “more pronounced” tear in his meniscus. The organization does not want to risk a full tear. He was drafted third-overall by the Sixers in the…
Read MoreErsan Ilyasova swapped for Tiago Splitter
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova to the Atlanta Hawks for Brazilian-Spanish big man, Tiago Splitter. Atlanta also gets a future second-round pick, while Philly receives draft considerations. This will be Ilyasova’s third team this season. He played three games for the Oklahoma City Thunder where he averaged 5.0 ppg and 5.3…
Read MoreSergio Rodriguez signs for the 76ers
Sergio Rodriguez (191 cm) is heading back to the NBA where he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a long association with Real Madrid (Spain, Liga Endesa and Euroleague). The Spanish international has been with Los Blancos since 2010 and has been a key player in ushering in a new era of success for…
Read More2016 NBA Draft: International Players Make a Splash
The 2016 NBA Draft is now in the books and new blood has been selected by teams as they get ready for the 2016-17 season and beyond. The draft class itself was not believed to be a very deep one, but the selection of many international players that cracked the Top 12 picks was an…
Read MorePhiladelphia 76ers Win 2016 NBA Draft Lottery
NBA – With a 26.9 percent chance of getting it, the Philadelphia 76ers have won the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery. The Los Angeles Lakers will have the second pick in the draft. The Boston Celtics, via a pick from the Brooklyn Nets, round out the Top 3. After two consecutive years of getting the third…
Read MoreMoses Malone, Three-time NBA MVP, Dies at 60
The NBA lost one of its Legends recently with the passing of three-time MVP and Hall of Famer, Moses Malone. He was 60. The NBA Great was found unresponsive and not breathing in his room by hotel staff and was declared dead at the scene by responding Fire Rescue personnel. The cause of death has…
Read MoreDarryl Dawkins, Sixers Great Passes at 58
Former Philadelphia 76ers great, Darryl Dawkins has passed away at age 58. Nicknamed “Chocolate Thunder” for his powerful slam dunks and larger-than-life personality, Dawkins left his friends and family due to a heart attack. His NBA career spanned 15 seasons and the big man averaged 12 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. He…
Read MoreOkafor Looks Good in Summer League Debut
Philadelphia 76ers fans got a first-look at third-overall draft pick, Jahlil Okafor as the big man took to the floor in an Orlando Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs. Philly squeezed out the win, 76-74. The Duke standout looked tentative at first, but soon found his groove and was able to kick his…
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