Tag: Joel Embiid
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers
Rockets
Houston is almost exactly where the projections said they would be, and that is part of the reason the grade lands here. That would...
Cavs again show poise, get 39 from Jaylon Tyson in sliding past Sixers
This one had every reason to go sideways. Short-handed roster. Sloppy start. Late mistakes. And yet the Cavaliers walked out with it anyway.
They beat...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Sixers
Mavericks
After days of conflicting signals, the Mavericks have reopened trade talks involving Anthony Davis, per Shams Charania of ESPN. NBA insider Marc Stein of...
Dribbles: Cavs finally look the part, steamroll Sixers in Philly
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 133-107 hammer job of a road win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
1. What a way to kick off...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Timberwolves
Trail Blazers
Portland is holding its breath after Deni Avdija exited Sunday’s game late in the fourth quarter with a lower-back injury.
Avdija went down with...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Suns, Grayson Allen, Kings
76ers
Health has changed the conversation in Philadelphia.
With 76ers riding a three-game road winning streak and sitting within striking distance of the East’s top tier,...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Sixers
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves still remember how last season ended, and on Friday night, they played like it.
Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence and...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Magic, Tyus Jones, Thunder
76ers
Philadelphia is operating about $1 million below the first apron, and the question is whether depth matters more than savings.
ESPN's Bobby Marks points to...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pacers
Grizzlies
Ja Morant returned to action Friday night after missing ten games with a right calf strain, finishing with 21 points and 10 assists, according...
For Sixers, a comfortable Joel Embiid changes everything
Joel Embiid looked comfortable Friday, which might have been the most important part of the night.
The points came too. Thirty-nine of them, in a...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid says he’s feeling good after 39-point eruption
Joel Embiid looked every bit like a former Most Valuable Player again Friday, torching the Pacers for 39 points as the 76ers pulled away...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks, Tyler Kolek, Monte Morris
76ers
The Sixers are looking for more stability in the middle. Joel Embiid had one of the roughest shooting nights of his career in Sunday’s...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Clippers
76ers
Tyrese Maxey entered Thursday’s game against Golden State off to one of the best scoring starts in franchise history.
Tony Jones of The Athletic noted...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks
76ers
Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor.
Embiid...
