The Sixers have become the bad reality show of professional sports teams. The team is finishing an offseason that started with the firing of Doc Rivers after another second round exit and was highlighted by James Harden publicly forcing his way off of the team. Daryl Morey and the Sixers front office are yet again in a very difficult situation …
Over the weekend Drew Hanlen, star trainer, posted that he would be disappointed if Tyrese Maxey did not average at least 25 points in this upcoming season. The two have been working out together all summer getting ready for what is shaping up to be most important year of Maxey’s career. This year is so important not just because of …
When Tyrese Maxey got drafted by the Sixers, he was buried on the bench. Now, he’s Philly’s golden child and a borderline superstar. How did he get here? He worked for it. There’s nothing Maxey can’t handle. In his first three seasons, Maxey has dealt with trade rumors, drama from two of his teammates, and now a change of coaching. …
Earlier this offseason, James Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract with Philadelphia for this upcoming season. According to Harden, part of his decision relied on the fact that the Sixers general manager (Daryl Morey) promised to trade him quickly. Months later, Harden is still a player for the organization. A few days ago, the drama between Harden and Philadelphia …
With the father time slowly tracking down Joel Embiid and James Harden all but gone from the team, does Tyrese Maxey have what it takes to be Embiid’s counterpart this year and beyond? Maxey was drafted out of Kentucky as a player with a ton of talent but with some serious question marks, and his first year showed just that. …
In 2013, the Sixers became the first NBA team to openly lose games to accumulate draft picks to rebuild for the future. This was undoubtedly done before, but never as public as the Sixers and Sam Hinkie made it during the process years. Well, here we are a decade later, in 2023, and the 76ers have still failed to make …
Shortly after hiring the new head coach, Nick Nurse, another change occurred for the Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff. Sam Cassell, an assistant coach in Philly for three seasons, will join the Boston Celtics under coach Joe Mazzulla. Cassell is on staff as the senior coach for the first time in his coaching career. Cassell was a candidate for the Sixers’ …
The Sixers have landed their guy, former Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. Nurse spent 5 years in Toronto before the team let him go this offseason after a 41-41 season. Nurse was initially brought to Toronto as the next offensive guru but slowly morphed into one of the best defensive coaches in the NBA. Let’s clarify one thing: this move …
About two weeks ago, the Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Doc Rivers. On Monday, the Sixers reached an agreement with former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse to fill the vacant role in Philadelphia. Undoubtedly, this is a significant hire as Nurse was one of the most proven coaches in the mix for becoming the next head coach of the …
The 76ers four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets could not have come at a better time. The team in general and specifically Joel Embiid is getting some much needed rest. Embiid missed the final game in Brooklyn on Saturday after injuring his knee in Game 3. After the win, Doc Rivers stated that it is a 50/50 shot that Embiid …
