Philadelphia 76ers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/philadelphia-76ers/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:06:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Philadelphia 76ers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/philadelphia-76ers/ 32 32 76ers Sign French Olympian Guerschon Yabusele to One-Year, $2.1M Deal https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-sign-french-olympian-guerschon-yabusele-to-one-year-2-1m-deal/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:06:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337149 The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million deal with forward Guerschon Yabusele, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday, after he helped France win the silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month. Yabusele turns 29 this December. Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele has appeared in 74 career NBA regular-season games The […]

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]]> Joel Embiid Receives ‘Order Of Valor’ Medal From Cameroon https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/joel-embiid-receives-order-of-valor-medal-from-cameroon/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:41:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=336982 Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is adding another medal to his collection, the Order of Valor medal from his home country of Cameroon. This achievement comes just days after the seven-time NBA All-Star won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid receives the Commander of the Order of Valor […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Marcus Morris to Sign With 76ers or Cavaliers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-marcus-morris-to-sign-with-76ers-or-cavaliers/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:26:20 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316371 According to the latest NBA rumors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams showing interest in veteran free agent forward Marcus Morris. Philadelphia 76ers traded Marcus Morris to San Antonio Spurs last season; he then signed with Cleveland Cavaliers after buyout The Sixers missed his toughness and leadership qualities after they traded […]

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]]> Reggie Jackson to Join Philadelphia 76ers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/reggie-jackson-to-join-philadelphia-76ers/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:10:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=313321 The Philadelphia 76ers are not done making moves this offseason. The team is set to add guard, Reggie Jackson, after he clears waivers. Jackson was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in a salary shedding move by the Denver Nuggets this offseason. This will be the second time Jackson is getting waived by Charlotte. However, he […]

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]]> 76ers Interested in Caleb Martin https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-interested-in-caleb-martin/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:04:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312554 After adding Paul George to their already-talented roster, the Philadelphia 76ers are still looking for ways to re-tool their depth chart. The team has reportedly had talks with free agent, Caleb Martin. Martin, who is one season removed from playing in the NBA Finals, would certainly add some depth to the 76ers’ roster. The team […]

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]]> 4 Thoughts On Paul George’s Fit With The Sixers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paul-george-fit-philadelphia-76ers-nba-analysis-joel-embiid-tyrese-maxey/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:11:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312462 Key Highlights Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers George shot 45.4 percent on catch-and-shoot threes in 2023-24 According to Cleaning the Glass, he’s ranked in the 90th percentile or better in steal rate 10 times throughout his 14-year career After months of speculation and increasingly firm reporting, […]

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]]> Magic,76ers Targeting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic76ers-targeting-kentavious-caldwell-pope/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:20:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312323 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Denver Nuggets is quickly becoming one of the more sought-after free agents. He is one of the best role players in the NBA. This past season, the veteran wing tallied 10.1 points, 2.4 total rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range. His three-and-D […]

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]]> 76ers Prepared to Offer Max Extension to Jimmy Butler if They Trade for Him https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-prepared-to-offer-max-extension-to-jimmy-butler-if-they-trade-for-him/ Wed, 29 May 2024 23:57:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311749 The Philadelphia 76ers have plans to make a big splash or two this offseason. They are expected to heavily pursue Paul George in free agency along with another key role player or two. Philadelphia has a ton of cap space to play with which will make them an intriguing free agent destination. However, the 76ers […]

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]]> Tyrese Maxey Wins 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/tyrese-maxey-wins-2023-24-nba-sportsmanship-award/ Thu, 16 May 2024 19:50:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311422 Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday. Maxey, 23, is receiving the Joe Dumars Trophy just weeks after winning his first NBA Most Improved Player Award. Presented since 1995-96, the NBA Sportsmanship Award honors the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. That includes […]

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]]> 76ers President Daryl Morey Promises to Build Around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-president-daryl-morey-promises-to-build-around-joel-embiid-tyrese-maxey/ Tue, 07 May 2024 19:52:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311133 Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey plans to retool the Sixers’ roster this offseason and build around stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, according to multiple sources. Kelly Oubre Jr., Kyle Lowry, and Nic Batum are all ending the season on an expired contract. Morey has roughly $65 million in cap space, a first-round draft pick, and a max […]

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]]> Joel Embiid Only NBA MVP to Never Make Conference Finals in Career https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/joel-embiid-only-nba-mvp-to-never-make-conference-finals-in-career/ Fri, 03 May 2024 18:34:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311023 Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid remains the only MVP in NBA history to never make a conference finals appearance in his career, after Thursday night’s 118-115 Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Embiid is just the third MVP to never make the NBA Finals, […]

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]]> Tyrese Maxey Wins 2023-24 Most Improved Player of the Year https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/tyrese-maxey-wins-2023-24-most-improved-player-of-the-year/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:19:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310698 It was officially announced that Philadelphia 76ers guard, Tyrese Maxey, won the Most Improved Player of the Year for this season. Maxey solidified himself as the 76ers’ second star this year alongside Joel Embiid. He made his first All-Star appearance and was also thrust into a leadership role for the team once Embiid went down […]

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]]> Tyrese Maxey Wins 2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/tyrese-maxey-wins-2023-24-nba-most-improved-player-of-the-year-award/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:39:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310610 Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Tuesday night, beating out Chicago Bulls guard Coby White and Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, the other two finalists for the award. Maxey, 23, had a breakout season with the Sixers, averaging career-highs of 25.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 37.5 minutes per game. The […]

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]]> 76ers coach Nick Nurse, guard Kelly Oubre Jr. fined $50K by NBA for lashing out at refs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-coach-nick-nurse-guard-kelly-oubre-jr-fined-50k-by-nba-for-lashing-out-at-refs/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:12:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308873 Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. were each fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for their reactions to a missed call that led to Wednesday’s 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Oubre was stuffed at the rim by Kawhi Leonard on the last play of the game that Nurse […]

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]]> Nick Nurse “Pretty Confident,” in Joel Embiid Returning for NBA Playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nick-nurse-pretty-confident-in-joel-embiid-returning-for-nba-playoffs/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:57:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307996 Many Philadelphia 76ers fans have been wondering how soon their superstar, Joel Embiid, will return to action. Head coach, Nick Nurse, gave a cautious, but optimistic response when asked when the star big man could return. “I think there’s always stages of how these things progress,” Nurse said. “Everyone wants to know “Well how long […]

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]]> 76ers Called About Several Stars https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-called-about-several-stars/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:59:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303579 It is no secret by now that Philadelphia 76ers general manager (GM), Daryl Morey, is one of the more aggressive GMs in the NBA. He proved it again this NBA Trade Deadline. The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly called about the availability of three key stars. Obviously, nothing came of fruition, but it makes sense why Morey […]

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]]> 76ers Plan to Pursue Paul George https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-plan-to-pursue-paul-george/ Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:02:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303167 The Philadelphia 76ers have big plans for this coming offseason. If Clippers shooting guard, Paul George, doesn’t sign an extension with Los Angeles, Philadelphia is set to heavily pursue the nine-time All-Star. George would fill an immediate need at the wing position for the 76ers. Not to mention, he would immediately create an intriguing big-three […]

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]]> Multiple Teams Interested in Spencer Dinwiddie https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/multiple-teams-interested-in-spencer-dinwiddie/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:48:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303040 Spencer Dinwiddie is set to be the hottest candidate on the buyout market. After being traded to the Toronto Raptors in a deal at the NBA Trade Deadline, the Raptors wasted no time in waiving the veteran guard. However, there are still plenty of teams interested in his services. Without further adieu, here are four […]

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]]> Pacers trade Buddy Hield to 76ers for Marcus Morris Sr., Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round draft picks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/pacers-trade-buddy-hield-to-76ers-for-marcus-morris-sr-furkan-korkmaz-and-three-second-round-draft-picks/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:36:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303006 The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Marcus Morris Sr., guard Furkan Korkmaz, and three second-round draft picks. In a separate move, the Sixers are also trading Danuel House Jr. and a 2024 second-round draft pick via the New York Knicks to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s […]

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]]> 76ers Want to Trade for Veterans Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-want-to-trade-for-veterans-bojan-bogdanovic/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:59:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302985 The Philadelphia 76ers are pursuing Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic and guard Alec Burks, according to NBA trade rumors. Bogdanovic, 34, has made 27 starts in 28 games with Detroit this season. Burks, 32, has made 43 appearances off the bench. “The Sixers are also targeting Pistons small forward Bojan Bogdanovic. Philly had discussions with […]

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]]> Detroit Pistons Interested in Reuniting With Tobias Harris https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/detroit-pistons-interested-in-reuniting-with-tobias-harris/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:36:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302540 While the Detroit Pistons are having arguably the worst NBA season ever, it has not deterred them from looking for ways to bolster their roster. One name that the Pistons are monitoring closely is Philadelphia’s, Tobias Harris. The small forward has had an up-and-down tenure with the 76ers but could just be needing a change […]

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]]> 76ers’ Joel Embiid Diagnosed With Lateral Meniscus Injury, Return Unknown https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-joel-embiid-diagnosed-with-lateral-meniscus-injury-return-unknown/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:42:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302216 Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid suffered a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee when Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga fell on his leg in Tuesday night’s game, the Sixers announced Thursday. Embiid will be out through the rest of the weekend while the Sixers continue to explore treatment options. The seven-time All-Star missed three games with left knee soreness […]

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]]> Luka Doncic Trails Joel Embiid By 0.6 Points Per Game For NBA Scoring Title https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/luka-doncic-trails-joel-embiid-by-0-6-points-per-game-for-nba-scoring-title/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:03:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302158 Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic trails Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning MVP Joel Embiid by just 0.6 points per game for the NBA scoring title this 2023-24 season. Through 40 starts this season, Doncic is averaging career highs of 34.7 points, 9.6 assists, and 37.5 minutes per game. Plus, he’s shooting 48.9% from the floor […]

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]]> 76ers’ Joel Embiid (left knee injury) to miss Thursday’s game against Jazz https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-joel-embiid-left-knee-injury-to-miss-thursdays-game-against-jazz/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:59:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302065 Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is out for Thursday night’s road game against the Utah Jazz and will receive further evaluation on his left knee in the next 24 hours, the Sixers announced Wednesday. Embiid, 29, will reportedly travel back to Philadelphia for medical treatment. The seven-time All-Star reinjured his left knee in the fourth […]

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]]> 76ers made only 28 3-pointers in 5 of their last 6 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/76ers-have-made-only-28-3-pointers-in-5-of-their-last-6-games/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:12:01 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302001 The Philadelphia 76ers knocked down just 28 3-pointers in five of their last six games this 2023-24 season. This is only the second time in the last five seasons that a team has made 28 or fewer 3s over any five-game span. The Sixers joined these five teams — the 2022-23 Bulls (26-of-125, 20.8%), 2018-19 […]

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