Articles by Rob Bauer (70)
View image | gettyimages.com A common NBA refrain is that you can't teach height. You sure as hell can draft it though. As you all know at this point, the Sixers ended up selecting Duke center Jahlil Okafor in last night's draft after the Lakers, perhaps somewhat unexpectedly, went with D'Angelo Russell at […]
With a heavy heart, we mourn the loss of Director of Statistical Information Harvey "Super Stat" Pollack at age 93. » http://t.co/NstG7kC8df — Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) June 24, 2015 Sad news for the Sixers family tonight as legendary stat keeper Harvey Pollack has passed away at age 93. Harvey was the last of the original […]
Need a laugh? Here's a fun report from Broderick Turner of the LA Times. League executives also said the Celtics were trying to move up in the draft, using their two first-round picks and two second-round picks as bait. The executives said the Celtics were looking to trade point guard Marcus Smart and the Nos. […]
When it comes to 2014 Sixers Draft Pick Dario Saric, patience is virtue. Contrary to recent reports that the Sixers were actively trying to buy out Saric's contract with the Turkish Basketball League, this morning brings news from consummate NBA insider Chad Ford that Saric will in fact remain in Turkey for another year. Sixers […]
With the recent news that Joel Embiid is not experiencing as much healing as anticipated (still amazed by that verbiage), it's only natural to experience that sinking, sad feeling as you feel your trust for the process going down the drain right along with Embiid's 2015-2016 season. And maybe that's just what Hinkie wants you […]
The Joel Embid era in Philadelphia was feeling pretty good for a while there, wasn't it? The Sixers announced tonight that Embiid's surgically repaired right foot has undergone "less healing than anticipated at this point." (The story was originally broken by Yahoo Sports.) One can only speculate at what the hell "less healing" actually means, […]
After the Lottery, Sam Hinkie spoke to reporters. » http://t.co/cdnB5I0Cgz pic.twitter.com/brZUlCQS4E — Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) May 20, 2015 Veteran NBA writer Chris Sheridan went on Sirius XM radio earlier this week to declare that the next big dynasty to take the league by storm is none other than your beloved 76ers (the audio is through […]
The Sixers announced this week that they will be hosting an draft viewing party outdoors at the recently renovated Dilworth Park on June 25th from 6-11pm. According to CBSPhilly, this will be the "largest draft party in team history." The party is sponsored by DraftKings, and it looks like to get tickets if you're […]
USA Today Images The Sixers could potentially have 4 1st round picks in the 2015 draft, and in the waning days of this season, 3 of them are hanging in the balance. The Lakers sit in 4th spot, while their pick owed to us is top-5 protected. The Thunder sit in the 18th spot, and […]
The Sixers return from a 3-game road trip out west to face … a Western Conference team, one that they would probably rather not see. The Clippers have had Philly's number in recent years, having won the last 6 games games, most by double digits. So much for the comforts of home. The Clippers also […]