Jahlil Okafor has shown immense promise on the court in 2015-16, but that doesn’t mean his rookie season has exactly gone as planned. Considering this new intel, though, it’s safe to say the Philadelphia 76ers rookie isn’t totally surprised by the tumultuous start to his debut season, either. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports … Read more
Brett Brown has been forced to deal with sub-par NBA rosters for three seasons as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The team’s front office, led by GM Sam Hinkie, has engaged in the controversial “process” of eliminating most competent veterans in favor of a young, unproven roster and future draft picks. The “process” has resulted in … Read more
The Philadelphia 76ers etched their name into the records book on Friday (local time) when they suffered a 116-114 loss to the Houston Rockets for their 27th consecutive defeat – the worst losing streak in the history of the NBA. The 76ers lost their final 10 games last season to finish 18-64 and have now … Read more
Whether you like what he has to say or not, Charles Barkley always speaks from his heart. When it came to eulogizing his mentor, NBA Hall of Famer Moses Malone, at his funeral, this may be the most emotional side of Charles that you will ever hear and see. The “Round Mound of Rebound” gave … Read more
One of the greatest basketball players of all time has passed away. Moses Malone, who played for a handful of teams during his NBA career including the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, died last night at the age of 60. According to Philadelphia sports broadcaster Howard Eskin, Malone was found in bed this morning. There is … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving is the gift that keeps giving to Philadelphia sports fans. The Basketball Hall of Famer returns to Philadelphia for the Julius Erving Golf Classic September 12-14. The weekend will feature a basketball clinic, celebrity golf tournament, and VIP Ball to benefit the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia, … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers legend Darryl Dawkins has passed away, according to 69 News in Pennsylvania. A source close to the big man confirmed this awful development to the station. Dawkins is survived by his wife, Janice, and their three children. He was 58 years old. Known for being the first player ever drafted out of high … Read more
For all the labels that have been slapped on Allen Iverson over the years, fairly or unfairly, few have been so bold as the ones he’s given himself. He called himself the best player in the world, and now that his former coach Larry Brown is endorsing him for a front-office job with the 76ers, … Read more
As you probably know, Charles Barkley isn’t a big fan of analytics. So prior to last week’s NBA trade deadline, he was already confused by what the 76ers and their general manager Sam Hinkie were doing with the team. But now that the Sixers have traded away Michael Carter-Williams and K.J. McDaniels? , “I thought they … Read more