Lakers may have more than three coaching candidates The Lakers' list of final head coaching candidates may be a bit longer than first thought. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 24, 2022
Tyrese Maxey considered “close to untouchable” in Philadelphia Already this offseason, we've heard some "star hunting" type rumors regarding the Sixers, and I'm not here to tell you that they're out of the star business in general. Morey thinks their path to contention rests on acquiring another big-name guy, ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022
76ers would entertain trading Matisse Thybulle Thybulle is certainly not untouchable and the Sixers would entertain moving him, but the idea that they would dump him strictly for salary reasons (as has been reported elsewhere) doesn't carry any weight. Thybulle is extension-eligible this ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022
Lakers haven’t abandoned hope of Doc Rivers becoming available? Suspicions persist in league coaching circles that the Lakers have not completely abandoned hope that Philadelphia's Doc Rivers becomes unexpectedly available - despite the recent insistence from Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022
Danny Green: ‘I will be back before All-Star break’ On a recent appearance on his Green Room podcast, the Sixers veteran broke the news that he's shelving retirement for another day. Danny Green even made a prediction date on his return - right before the All-Star break. "I'd like to end on my own ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2022
Mike Sielski: The City Council resolution honoring Joel Embiid was silly, but not for the reasons you think PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia City Council did a silly thing Thursday, passing a resolution honoring Joel Embiid as the “Most Valuable Philadelphian,” and calling the resolution silly is the best thing you can say about it. Embiid had finished second in the voting for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award to… The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 22, 2022
Bill Plaschke: He might be a longshot, but Doc Rivers still Lakers' best shot for coach LOS ANGELES — So, the Lakers floated their three leading candidates for coach to the media this week as a sort of trial balloon. Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2022
Bulls interested in Matisse Thybulle The Sixers could look to get off Thybulle's contract to create some wiggle room under the luxury tax, which looms large over the team's offseason, and one team with known interest, according to league sources, is Chicago. Bulls GM Marc Eversley has ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 21, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Fire Doc Rivers? Don’t be ridiculous. He was, in fact, terrific for the Sixers. PHILADELPHIA — It seemed like an outrageous claim: The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 20, 2022
The writers of Hacks threw in a delightful joke about the Sixers’ ‘trust the process’ mantra No one believes in The Process anymore. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 20, 2022
Philadelphia City Council names Joel Embiid Most Valuable… Philadelphian The Sixers ended their season in embarrassing fashion last week, stringing back-to-back uninspired efforts together to end their season in Round 2. Philadelphia City Council may have just managed to up the ante on how humiliating the season's finish ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022
David Murphy: Three things we know about the Sixers’ offseason plans, with Tobias Harris a big key PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey is back where he started. Not really. But, kind of. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 19, 2022
Marcus Hayes: Sixers, as they are now, can be good enough to win a title PHILADELPHIA — Disappointment and outrage grip Sixers nation this week. Understandable. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2022
David Murphy: A max contract is a non-starter for the Sixers and James Harden, but so is parting ways The biggest question facing the Sixers this summer is how difficult James Harden is going to make it on them. Everything else is going to be some derivative of three obvious truths. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 2022
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 16, 2022 Can James Harden still be an elite scorer? Or is the Sixer now just a facilitator? Daryl Morey won’t say PHILADELPHIA — Daryl Morey used the word “unlocked” a couple of times when referring to 76ers point guard James Harden.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022 Harden-Embiid duo doesn’t compare to Shaq-Kobe, says Shaq Shaquille O'Neal thinks it's ridiculous to compare the Sixers' new duo to himself and the late Kobe Bryant.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 15, 2022 Josh Giddey claps back at Sixers broadcaster following team’s playoff elimination This is what happens when you get on the bad side of arguably the best TikTokers in the NBA.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 15, 2022 On this date: Kareem scores 40 on sprained ankle in NBA Finals In Game 5 of the 1980 NBA Finals, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Lakers to victory with a truly dominant performance despite an injured ankle.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 14, 2022 Mike Sielski: The Sixers did the worst thing you can do to Philly sports fans. They gave them false hope. The most toxic commodity in Philadelphia sports is unfulfilled hope. The 76ers of this era have delivered little more than that. It’s no stretch to say that the collective reaction around here to the Sixers’ 99-90 loss Thursday night and their six-game, second-round flameout to the Heat goes beyond mere…
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 14, 2022 Lakers will be interested in Doc Rivers if 76ers let go of him If the Philadelphia 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers, the Lakers will consider him a candidate for their coaching job.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 13, 2022 Doc Rivers will return as Sixers coach, team president Daryl Morey says PHILADELPHIA — Addressing the big question about Doc Rivers’ future as the 76ers’ head coach, team president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave his assurance on Friday that Rivers will be back next season.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 13, 2022 David Murphy: Joel Embiid says the Sixers need tougher players like P.J. Tucker. They also need more of it from James Harden. PHILADELPHIA — What now?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 13, 2022 Joel Embiid refuses to dwell on postseason injuries, but admits the Sixers must get tougher after another second-round exit PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid wrapped close friend Jimmy Butler into a hug near the 76ers’ bench before walking off the court late Thursday, the physical representation of one All-Star and his team moving on to the Eastern Conference finals and the other again falling short of the ultimate goal.
Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2022 Jimmy Butler Has Perfect Reaction to Eliminating 76ers The Heat star had a question for Philadelphia following Game 6.
Sports Illustrated · May 13, 2022 Jimmy Butler is Having the Postseason of His Life. Can He Keep it Up? It’s hard to overstate how good the Heat star has been during these playoffs.