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Sixers trade Ersan Ilyasova to the Hawks for Splitter, draft picks
By Derek Bodner
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 08:10 PM | 3 Comments
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Ersan Ilyasova to the Atlanta Hawks for Tiago Splitter, a 2017 2nd round pick, and the right to swap 2017 2nd round picks, a league...
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Report: Pacers interested in Jahlil Okafor
By Derek Bodner
| Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:14 PM | 2 Comments
According to Ramona Shelburne (and Jeff Goodman and Chris Haynes), the Indiana Pacers may be interested in pursuing Sixers center Jahlil Okafor. The Pacers are reportedly attempting to get star Paul...
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The far-reaching ramifications of the DeMarcus Cousins trade
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, February 20, 2017 07:03 AM | 4 Comments
The news about the Sacramento Kings potentially trading DeMarcus Cousins started off innocently enough yesterday, the kind of rumor that seems to inevitably pop up about the Kings’ star at this time...
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A timeline of Ben Simmons recovery updates
By Derek Bodner
| Thursday, February 16, 2017 05:34 PM | 10 Comments
According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, 76ers current (and, seemingly, forever) rookie forward Ben Simmons will have a visit to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York to...
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Joel Embiid has a torn meniscus in his left knee
By Derek Bodner
| Saturday, February 11, 2017 06:49 PM | 46 Comments
Joel Embiid has a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The tear was discovered after Embiid underwent an MRI following a 93-92 victory...
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Sixers, Pelicans discussing Jahlil Okafor trade?
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, February 6, 2017 05:03 PM | 25 Comments
The Sixers and Pelicans are in discussions that would send second-year center Jahlil Okafor to New Orleans, according to multiple reports. The news was first reported by Sam Amick of USA...
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Mo Williams, Derrick Williams, and the salary cap floor
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, February 6, 2017 04:31 PM | No Comments
Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reported earlier today that the Miami Heat would waive journeyman power forward Derrick Williams. The speculation that the Sixers could look to claim Williams was immediate....
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Philly Mag: Ben Simmons Debut Could Still Be A Month Away
By Derek Bodner
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 07:52 PM | 3 Comments
According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, Sixers rookie Ben Simmons could make his season debut shortly after the All-Star break. Read more: PhillyMag.com
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Philly Mag: 76ers to Sign Chasson Randle to 10-Day Contract
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, January 9, 2017 01:44 PM | No Comments
The Philadelphia 76ers will sign former Stanford guard Chasson Randle to a 10-Day contract, according to a league source. Read more: PhillyMag.com
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Philly Mag: 76ers Waive Shooting Guard Hollis Thompson
By Derek Bodner
| Wednesday, January 4, 2017 04:38 PM | No Comments
The 76ers will waive fourth-year shooting guard Hollis Thompson, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Read more: PhillyMag.com