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What to look for in an effective sports owner?
By Derek Bodner
| Tuesday, October 1, 2013 08:00 AM | 7 Comments
I mentioned yesterday how much confidence I have in Joshua Harris as an owner. It’s something I’ve mentioned before. In the comments section of the article I wrote yesterday, a good...
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Sixers owner Joshua Harris is executing his vision
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, September 30, 2013 10:13 AM | 4 Comments
Joshua Harris talked to the media over the weekend, giving a sort of state of the Sixers address. The discussion was mostly the reiteration of stuff that he has said before,...
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The Curious Case Of Dante Exum
By Derek Bodner
| Friday, September 27, 2013 10:07 AM | 19 Comments
Dante Exum is an electric 6’6″ guard with incredible athleticism, ball handling, and intangibles. The Australian has been rising up draft boards after impressive performances at the Nike Hoop Summit and...
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Rookie extensions and the problem with max contracts
By Derek Bodner
| Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:00 AM | 7 Comments
With Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins seemingly in-line to join John Wall as 2010 draftees to be extended early, it points out to one very big problem in the NBA: maximum...
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Brett Brown’s focus on conditioning and a look at Evan Turner
By Derek Bodner
| Thursday, September 26, 2013 08:00 AM | 10 Comments
During Brett Brown’s sit down with members of the media yesterday, you couldn’t help but notice his intense focus on conditioning. It was a topic of conversation he focused on earlier...
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And so ends the Sixers offseason of insignificant obsessions
By Derek Bodner
| Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:01 AM | 7 Comments
This offseason has been an interesting one, for sure. The Sixers kicked off the offseason by parting ways with their coach. That wasn’t particularly shocking for a coach like Doug Collins,...
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Timing of Noel and Carter-Williams signing
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, September 23, 2013 12:26 PM | 2 Comments
Over the past week, Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel have officially signed their rookie contracts. Wait, Noel and Carter-Williams hadn’t signed months after they were drafted? Why not? The reason comes...
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When does stockpiling talent disrupt player evaluation?
By Derek Bodner
| Monday, September 23, 2013 08:19 AM | 18 Comments
Sam Hinkie and the 76ers have spent their offseason stockpiling young, underrated, cheap talent. From the trade that brought in Tony Wroten for nothing, to the signing of Vander Blue, to...