Tag: Joel Embiid
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...
Sixers’ title hopes with LeBron James ‘all come down to Joel’
The 76ers landed LeBron James. Now they need Joel Embiid.
That may be the simplest way to describe Philadelphia’s championship hopes after James chose the...
Sixers stars made relentless push for LeBron James, especially Joel Embiid
The 76ers didn't simply wait around and hope LeBron James picked Philadelphia. They recruited him -- hard.
According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Joel...
Sources: LeBron James camp reached out to Knicks, New York wasn’t interested
LeBron James considered plenty of possibilities before signing with the 76ers.
Apparently, the reigning NBA champions weren't one of them. At least not from the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly didn’t push hard to recruit LeBron James
Everyone seemed to have a pitch for LeBron James. Giannis Antetokounmpo apparently wasn't one of them.
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Heat star...
West exec: Sixers simply offered LeBron James ‘best chance’ to win
LeBron James had plenty of options. In the end, one NBA executive believes his decision came down to something fairly simple: The 76ers gave him...
