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6h ago
Over the last few seasons, the NBA has witnessed the rise of some notable players. With many high-end draft picks transforming into bonafide stars, it's clear that the new era has truly established some faces of the league for years to come, and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is in the mix. This week, The Ringer released its Top 25 players of the NBA's next generation. Maxey, who doesn't turn 24 until early November, is already high on the list after putting together his most notable season yet ..read more
Yahoo! Sports » Philadelphia 76ers
6h ago
The Philadelphia 76ers' decision to keep their cap space open with the hope of making a big splash this summer could pay off in a big way. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast (starts at 60:00 mark), The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor said the Sixers think they have "a real chance" to sign Paul George away from the Los Angeles Clippers. "Well, the Sixers think there's a real chance they end up with Paul George," O'Connor said ..read more
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6h ago
Daryl Morey recently likened the NBA offseason to throwing a bunch of balls in the air — and potentially watching them land somewhere other than the Sixers' roster. “Then everyone will be mad, and that's fine,” the team's president of basketball operations said at his end-of-season news conference. Morey and the Sixers hope that scenario does not unfold, of course ..read more
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13h ago
Years after his time as a fan favorite with the Philadelphia 76ers, T.J. McConnell finds himself in the Eastern Conference finals. While speaking with Richard Jefferson on his podcast, JJ Redick reflected on what McConnell has done for the Indiana Pacers in the postseason. McConnell wasn't a feature player in the Pacers' rotation in the regular season, but has been a key contributor in the playoffs ..read more
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13h ago
At 6-foot-5 with a 6-10 wingspan, Ja'Kobe Walter is considered a long combo guard. “My mind,” Walter said. The 19-year-old could be an intriguing option for the 76ers with the No. 16 pick in the June 26-27 NBA draft ..read more
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13h ago
Paul George is reportedly expected to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers despite the two sides failing to reach a long-term contract extension before the end of the 2023-24 season. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium said on Up & Adams (50:45 mark) that people around the NBA "have the belief" George wants to remain in Los Angeles. The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have been rumored to have George on their radar if he tests free-agent waters ..read more
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13h ago
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey wins the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award ..read more
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20h ago
Former Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford impacted the Boston Celtics in a Game 1 win over the Indiana Pacers ..read more
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1d ago
The belief around the NBA is that Philadelphia 76ers target Paul George will remain with the Los Angeles Clippers ..read more
Yahoo! Sports » Philadelphia 76ers
1d ago
Although George isn't guaranteed to hit the free agency market this offseason, a simple opt-out of his current contract would allow him to become an unrestricted free agent. In the event George makes himself available for negotiations with other teams, the Sixers are widely expected to pursue the veteran wing, as they plan to bank big on another star to join the All-Star core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey ..read more