Tag: Joel Embiid
LeBron James brings full LeBron experience to Sixers, including chopper
The 76ers wanted LeBron James. Apparently that includes the helicopter.
Philadelphia opened training camp Tuesday with more than 50 credentialed media members packed into the...
Sixers have four stars and one question: Who gives up what?
Jaylen Brown was asked Monday who the “alpha” will be on a 76ers team featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
“Next question,” Brown...
Charles Barkley wishes LeBron had picked Cavs, sees ‘lot of mouths to feed’ in Philly
Charles Barkley wasn't thrilled when LeBron James picked the 76ers in free agency.
“I was surprised and disappointed he went to Philly,” Barkley told Casino...
76ers loaded up for title run, but clock already ticking
No team changed its championship outlook more dramatically than the 76ers.
Philadelphia replaced Paul George with Jaylen Brown, signed LeBron James to a bargain two-year,...
Cavs’ Peyton Watson on loaded Eastern Conference: ‘It’s a party in the East, dog’
The Eastern Conference spent the offseason adding stars, creating contenders and generally making everyone’s path to June more difficult.
Peyton Watson sounds delighted.
“It’s a party...
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...
