In a season full of long, tiring and frustrating days, the Sixers just had their biggest. They somehow didn’t even need to play a game. Yesterday was such a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day that Sixers fans should remember it for summers to come. Each year now, the summer shape shifts the […]
Due to the work stoppage related to COVID-19, Sixers and Devils full-time employers are looking at serious cutbacks. Sixers and Devils at-will employees were informed today that temporary salary reductions of up to 20 percent will be instituted for employees making more than $50,000 starting April 15 through the end of June, @NYTSports has learned […]
It was only a matter of time before the Sixers always failing immune systems fell victim: Sixers tested players, coaches, and specific basketball operations support staff, team says. The three positive tests came out of that grouping. https://t.co/rGiAUEv8GZ — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 19, 2020 The Sixers can’t even defeat Gastroenteritis. There was no way […]
This has been one of the strangest weekends in the history sports, America and the world. The cornonavirus has spread rapidly to the point where the sports world has stopped. No NBA basketball, no NHL hockey, baseball’s opening day is being pushed back, the XFL is gone, and the NCAA March Madness Tournament is officially […]
Late last night, one of the most unique Woj Bomb’s you thought you’d never read was dropped: ESPN Sources: NBA is discussing scenarios that include moving some games to cities that have yet to suffer outbreaks — including opponent arenas or neutral sites. https://t.co/i3wxmSMNyw — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 11, 2020 If you consider Upper […]
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 […]