Tag: Joel Embiid
NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers
Spurs
Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all.
The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked...
Shaq puts pressure on LeBron James, Sixers: ‘Championship or bust’
Not everyone around the NBA is convinced that LeBron James will turn the Sixers into champions.
But Shaquille O'Neal apparently has considerably higher expectations.
Speaking on...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Celtics
Pistons
Things apparently aren’t getting any friendlier between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.
A source described the negotiations as becoming “noxious” to Kurt Helin of NBC...
VJ Edgecombe on role with star-studded Sixers: ‘I just want to win’
VJ Edgecombe knows things are going to be different in Philadelphia next season. He also doesn’t sound particularly worried about it.
The second-year 76ers guard...
NBA Notes: Warriors, possible targets, Knicks, Sixers, LeBron James
Warriors
The Warriors missed out on Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan, so now the question is what comes next.
Joey Akeley of NBA On SI floated...
Sixers’ loaded offense gives Nick Nurse plenty of options, decisions
The 76ers certainly don’t appear to have a shortage of ways to score.
In fact, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice writes that Philadelphia may have more...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Dennis Schroder, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nets
Hornets
The Hornets’ acquisition of Dennis Schroder gives them something they badly needed after trading LaMelo Ball. Namely, an experienced point guard behind Coby White.
Schroder...
NBA sending Cavs to LeBron James, because of course
Never doubt the NBA's ability to manufacture some immediate drama.
So yes, the Cavaliers will open their season Oct. 22 at Philadelphia against LeBron James...
76ers Notes: Joel Embiid, Mike Gansey, Nick Nurse, lineup possibilities
The 76ers spent the summer adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to an already talented roster.
Perhaps just as important? Joel Embiid is apparently having...
Jaylen Brown on star-studded Sixers: ‘To win, you got to be able to sacrifice’
Jaylen Brown knows what everyone is wondering about the new-look Sixers.
There is one basketball. There are a whole lot of stars. Brown doesn't seem...
NBA execs remain skeptical of LeBron James, Sixers: ‘He’s not gonna move the needle much’
The LeBron James era in Philadelphia has generated plenty of excitement. It has also generated plenty of skepticism around the NBA.
Speaking to Hoops Wire,...
NBA Moves: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Sixers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rockets
Suns
The Suns are keeping one of last season's biggest surprises around for the long haul.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix has agreed to a...
Kwame Brown predicts ‘circus’ for LeBron James, star-studded Sixers
The 76ers have assembled perhaps the NBA’s most talented lineup. Former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown sees something else coming.
A circus.
Speaking on his...
NBA coach: LeBron James, Joel Embiid could be ‘hard to watch’ together
Not everyone around the NBA is convinced the 76ers’ new-look lineup will come together as smoothly as it looks on paper.
Speaking to Mark Medina...
