The Flyers are playing their best hockey in years, the Sixers are about to go on era-defining playoff run, and the Phillies are about to kick off a new era of baseball. And it’s possible that none of those events will feature more than 5,000 in attendance. Amid maybe the scariest outbreak the country has […]
The Sixers are off until Sunday, but that won’t stop the national media from taking shots at the city and the team in the meantime: “Sleep would provide a temporary escape from the gnawing reality that he could not lift his arms above his head, he could not shoot jump shots, he could not stop […]
Ben Simmons is reportedly due to miss some time following an unknown back injury. This is more serious than the Sixers are currently letting on, as it will not just be a “day-to-day” injury, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There's no timeline for a Simmons return, but an evaluation in two weeks is more of […]
In a city where there is seemingly a hospital on every corner, it’s incredulous that Philadelphia sports teams can’t find a competent medical staff. Yet, here we are with Ben Simmons facing a prolonged absence due to being rushed back from a back injury. Add a little cherry on top with Tobias Harris likely being […]
The Sixers are officially back! And what better way to get back in the swing of things than a Raul Neto start and going from up 16 to down 16 in less than a quarter. Here are some of the main takeaways from the first game back on the roller coaster. Joel Embiid Put the […]
The participants for this year’s Rising Star game were announced recently, with Sixers forward Matisse Thybulle left off the roster. While the other young players selected are certainly all deserving with better offensive numbers, few are more impactful on the court than Thybulle. He is already an elite NBA defender who should without a doubt […]
After recent struggles that have resulted in the Heat losing 4 of 5 on the road, Miami has begun to slide down the tough Eastern Conference standings. With road woes all season long leading in the All Star Break, reality is setting in. Miami is on the verge of not even getting home court advantage […]
Everything is not sunny in Philadelphia. This reportedly matters a lot to Ben Simmons. As reported by Stephen A Smith on “First Take”, Simmons decided to stay behind in Miami for an extra night while his teammates flew back to Philly. This perfectly highlights what makes Simmons such a polarizing figure. He’s clearly one on […]
Last night, while most of Philadelphia was sleeping, Elton Brand made his first of what could be many trades ahead of the 3pm deadline today. In a trade with the Golden State Warriors, the Sixers acquired Glenn Robinson III & Alec Burks for three second round draft picks. Acquiring Robinson III & Burks, Brand gave […]
Sixers GM Elton Brand was up late Wednesday night wheeling and dealing looking to improve his Sixers before the NBAs trade deadline Thursday afternoon. A little after midnight, Brand struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors for starting wing Glenn Robinson III & role player Alec Burks. Both are welcomed additions to a weak […]