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The National TV Deal and How That Impacts Sixers Upcoming Offseasons
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, May 4, 2015 09:00 AM | 16 Comments
The NBA’s new 9 year, $24 billion national TV deal, which will kick in after the 2015-16 NBA season, will change everything you know about the NBA. And, with the NBPA...
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Like franchise quarterbacks, NBA superstars worth the wait
By Derek Bodner
| Friday, May 1, 2015 12:00 PM | 15 Comments
Watching last night’s NFL draft, the culmination of 4 months of Marcus Mariota fetishization from Philadelphia Eagles fans, was interesting. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network,...
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LibertyBallers: Sixers Mailbag Volume 18
By Derek Bodner
| Thursday, April 30, 2015 01:00 PM | 1 Comment
In the 18th edition of the LibertyBallers Sixers Mailbag, we talk about options at the top of the draft, the Sixers first half MVP, and moving on from Andrew Wiggins. Read...
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The Sixers, Like Golden State, Won’t Be Built in a Day
By Derek Bodner
| Sunday, April 26, 2015 03:57 PM | 2 Comments
One of the frequent complaints about the method that Sam Hinkie is taking with the Sixers’ rebuild is the time it is taking to implement. “Why can’t they rebuild their team like...
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Sam Hinkie, Talent Evaluator: What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What That Means
By Derek Bodner
| Saturday, April 25, 2015 08:15 AM | 6 Comments
If there’s one thing this entire plan hinges on, it’s Sam Hinkie’s ability to evaluate talent. While luck is inevitably a key factor in team success — Is talent available where...
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Stanley Johnson, Mario Hezonja Declare For Draft
By Derek Bodner
| Friday, April 24, 2015 08:47 AM | 1 Comment
With the deadline for underclassman to declare for the draft only 2 days away, what prospects will be available in June 25th’s NBA draft is starting to come into focus. Two...
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Sixers CEO Says Joel Embiid Will Play In Summer League
By Derek Bodner
| Wednesday, April 22, 2015 06:32 AM | 6 Comments
Up to this point, the Philadelphia 76ers have been reticent to commit to whether or not Joel Embiid would play in summer league. Embiid spent the year working his way back...
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Sixers Mailbag Volume 1 – Emmanuel Mudiay, Joel and Noel, and more
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, April 20, 2015 06:39 AM | 1 Comment
Welcome (back?) to volume 1 of my 76ers mailbag. (Note, this is a continuation of the series I did over at LibertyBallers). We’ll jump right into the questions. If you want...
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Sixers slow pace not indicative of a lack of progress
By Derek Bodner
| Sunday, April 19, 2015 01:31 PM | 4 Comments
When will the Sixers be competitive? When will they start caring about winning? When will this all come together? It’s been the most asked question, by far, about the team this...
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Avoiding Mediocrity Not Necessary For Sixers
By Derek Bodner
| Saturday, April 11, 2015 10:12 AM | No Comments
“Mediocrity is bad” has become a rallying cry for many Sixers fans who support what Sam Hinkie and the Sixers front office are doing. The general sentiment is true, as getting to...