Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor Jahlil Okafor has not played during the last four games for the Sixers and according to Jessica Camerato of CSNPhilly.com the rookie out of Duke will also miss Wednesday's game due to a right shin contusion and a sore right knee. Jahlil Okafor did not […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor With the Sixers in the midst of yet another long losing streak, there's still optimism for the future. Next season, the team could have up to four potential first-round picks along with Joel Embiid, if he makes a full recovery, and Dario Saric, if he […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor On Friday, the Sixers announced they'd finally decided to fill their open roster spot, signing Christian Wood from their D-League affiliate to a 10-day contract. His time with the team will be short lived as the Sixers plan to bring on former Suns guard, Sonny Weems, and […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Earlier today, reports surfaced that the Eagles and Dolphins were discussing a trade that would send cornerback Byron Maxwell to Miami. Now, it seems like the organization may be trying to rid themselves of more Chip Kelly era players with the NFL Network reporting that two […]
Embed from Getty Images Last week, former Sixers guard Tony Wroten had a meeting with the Knicks to talk about a possible deal that would allow Wroten to join them. A little under a week later, the Knicks and Wroten have reportedly agreed to a multi-year deal. Although the tweet says it is a […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Blue Jays 9, Phillies 4 ❖ Attendance: 5,155 DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays (4-0-1) left fielder Michael Saunders stole the show this afternoon, hitting a three-run home run in the first off of Aaron Nola and a two-run shot in the third off of Elvis Araujo. Toronto never let the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The Sixers were set to be a part of a trade deadline deal that would have brought Joel Anthony and a future second-rounder to Philadelphia. The deal was voided, but the team had already waived JaKarr Sampson, leaving the Sixers with an open roster spot. […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor Tonight at the Wells Fargo Center, the Sixers (8-53) play host to Dwayne Wade and the Southeast division leading Miami Heat (35-26). The Heat maintain a two game lead over the Hawks in their division and have won their last three games. They currently sit […]
Sixers forward Jerami Grant has been fines $10,000 by the NBA after throwing his water bottle into the stands during the Sixers game against the Wizards last week. Grant went down hard on a foul while going to the basket with 8:44 to go in the fourth. Here's the official press release from the NBA: […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor For a team that looks to have a lot of depth in the front court, the Sixers big men have been nursing injuries over the past few days, giving more minutes to guys like Carl Landry and Richaun Holmes. As the Sixers prepare to play […]