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Sixers Mailbag #1 – Furkan Korkmaz update, draft prospects, and more

By Derek Bodner

| Thursday, February 9, 2017 06:32 AM | 7 Comments

In the past, both at Philadelphia magazine and Liberty Ballers, I’ve done weekly Sixers mailbags. I’m going to start that column back up here. We’ll jump right into it. “What are some...
Does pursuing Jrue Holiday at the trade deadline make sense for the 76ers?

By Derek Bodner

| Wednesday, February 8, 2017 09:23 AM | 4 Comments

When the calendar flips to February, you’re liable to be surprised at some of the rumors that inevitably come up. The Sixers being the focal point of a rumor is anything...
Potential return in a Jahlil Okafor to New Orleans trade

By Derek Bodner

| Tuesday, February 7, 2017 09:18 AM | 16 Comments

The internet was flooded yesterday with reports over the Pelicans interest in Sixers’ center Jahlil Okafor, with most variations of the reported discussions revolving around Okafor for Alexis Ajinca and a...
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...
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....
Sixers Beat #90 – Joel Embiid’s Knee Injury

By Derek Bodner

| Wednesday, February 1, 2017 08:20 AM | No Comments

Joel Embiid has a bone bruise in his knee. Should Sixers fans be concerned? Also, is Nerlens Noel being showcased, and should Covington and Embiid get All-Defense consideration? Subscribe to The...
Philly Mag: Meet Sachin Gupta, The Driving Force Behind Many of Sam Hinkie’s Trades

By Derek Bodner

| Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:18 AM | 1 Comment

The Sixers rebuild was the result of a collective team effort. Included in that group is Sachin Gupta, the architect behind the trade with the Sacramento Kings. Read more: PhillyMag.com
Philly Mag: Joel Embiid Is Not An All-Star, And That’s Okay

By Derek Bodner

| Friday, January 27, 2017 04:23 PM | 1 Comment

Joel Embiid was not selected as an All-Star reserve, but the fact that we’re even having this debate shows how special of a talent he is. Read more: PhillyMag.com
Sixers Beat #89 – Should Joel Embiid Be An All-Star?

By Derek Bodner

| Thursday, January 26, 2017 08:41 PM | No Comments

Should Joel Embiid be an All-Star? Can the Sixers make the playoffs? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann discuss. Subscribe to The Sixers Beat at: iTunes Soundcloud Google Play Stitcher RSS
Philly Mag: Joel Embiid Is Single-Handedly Changing the Sixers’ Outlook

By Derek Bodner

| Tuesday, January 24, 2017 09:49 AM | 1 Comment

Through his strong play, immense potential, and engaging personality, Joel Embiid has almost single-handedly changed the outlook of the Sixers’ franchise. Read more: PhillyMag.com