Tag: Joel Embiid
Key Highlights: Maxey’s .411 free-throw rate blows past his previous career-high of .247 The Sixers are 8.6 points better per 100 possessions when he’s on the court New head coach Nick Nurse is putting him in plenty of good spots to succeed Over the past few years, Tyrese Maxey has rightfully earned his reputation as […]
The saga of the Philadelphia 76ers continues to add more drama. With James Harden recently admonishing Daryl Morey, many peers around the league believe it is only a matter of time before MVP, Joel Embiid, asks for a trade. Embiid recently took the 76ers out of his Twitter bio, but eventually back-pedaled saying it was […]
Over the weekend, league sources reported that any trade talks between the Sixers and James Harden have ended. However, the 10-time all-star called his GM Daryl Morey a “liar”. Harden said he doesn’t want to be a part of any organization that Morey is affiliated with. At that time, superstar big man Joel Embiid removed […]
For the first time next summer, Sixers’ big man Joel Embiid is eligible to play in the Olympics. Two teams are currently scouting the reigning league MVP. Team USA and Team France would love to have the opportunity to land Embiid for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. When Embiid officially became a US citizen, […]
For the past three seasons, Joel Embiid and the 76ers have fizzled out in the second round of the playoffs. The 2022-23 league MVP knows his team is capable of much more than an exit in the Semi-Finals. There’s been speculation that Embiid might be disgruntled and could want a change of scenery. However, league […]
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets made history Monday night by advancing to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. Jokic was terrific again as he passed Wilt Chamberlain for most triple-doubles in postseason history recording his eighth. Jokic finished the game with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists. Not to mention, the big […]
After another 3-2 series collapse by Doc Rivers, he was fired earlier this week by the 76ers. Rivers was the head coach for three seasons and made the East Semi-finals all three seasons. However, the Sixers were not able to get over the hump and failed to reach the Conference Finals. League MVP Joel Embiid […]
After an abysmal Game 7 vs the Celtics on Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is over. Philly has not made it past the second round of the playoffs since 2001. Head coach Doc Rivers is on the chopping block this offseason and rumors continue to swirl around James Harden’s future with the team. On top […]
At halftime of Game 7, the Philadelphia 76ers were only down 55-52. They were still very much in the Game, but a 10-point third quarter would be the tragic end to the season for the 76ers. Tobias Harris led all Sixers in Game 7 with 19 points. League MVP Joel Embiid finished the game with […]
Yesterday, the league announced the three All-NBA teams and 15 players were selected for this prestigious honor. Making All-NBA First Team this season were Luka Donic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatu, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Joel Embiid. These five players all averaged 30+ points per game this regular season. It’s the second time in league history for […]
