Will the Nets trade Ben Simmons after an underwhelming season?

During last year’s offseason, the Brooklyn Nets were the No. 1 favorite to win the Eastern Conference for the 2021-22 NBA season — even before trading for Ben Simmons. The majority of NBA analysts were riding the sportsbooks’ bandwagon by picking the Lakers and Nets to represent their respected conferences. Those predictions never manifested. Other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Doc Rivers wins 100th playoff game, passes Red Auerbach for fifth-most wins

During the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers obtained his 100th playoff victory. He earned it last night in his team’s 112-97 home win over the Raptors. Rivers is now tied for fifth place for the most playoff wins for a head coach in NBA history. The coach’s NBA […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Joel Embiid becomes first center since Shaq to win NBA scoring title

Five-time All-Star Joel Embiid is the first center since Shaquille O’Neal to win the NBA scoring title. In a total of 68 games played this season, the 76ers’ center averaged a league-best and career-high 30.6 points per game. By the end of the 1999-00 season, Shaq had averaged 29.7 points per game in 79 games […]

James Foglio  •  11 Apr 2022
Lakers, Jazz interested in 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers

With the 2021-22 NBA regular season coming to a close, the latest rumor concerns the Lakers and Jazz pursuing 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers. Although Rivers still has a job with the Sixers, could this be his final season with the organization? Expectations are high. Owners and general managers across the league are keeping their […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2022
Trade for James Harden Provides Major Challenge for Doc Rivers

James Harden got his wish and is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. With this “win now” move by the organization, all of the pressure now rests on the shoulders of Doc Rivers.

Chad Smith  •  11 Feb 2022
Winners of Ben Simmons, James Harden Blockbuster Trade

Who won the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade between Philly and Brooklyn? Basketball Insiders breaks it down for both sides.

Chad Smith  •  10 Feb 2022
3 Best Robert Covington Trade Destinations | NBA Trade Deadline

Basketball Insiders looks at three teams that could acquire Robert Covington before the February 10 NBA trade deadline.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024
3 Best James Harden Trade Destinations | NBA Trade Deadline

Recently, James Harden made headlines with rumors that he wants out of Brooklyn. Per reports, Harden has not enjoyed his time living in Brooklyn and would be willing to relocate, especially to Philadelphia. This comes as a shock considering just last year Harden forced his way out of Houston so that he could have a […]

Mathew Huff  •  25 Jan 2022
Centers Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid Carrying Battered Nuggets, 76ers

Denver and Philadelphia are missing multiple All-Star players this season but the strong play of their dominant big men has them in position for a playoff run. Chad Smith looks at the production of Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid as they continue to carry their teams.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024