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Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor On Tuesday, the Sixers informed Ben Simmons that they would select him with the No.1 pick. On Thursday at the 2016 NBA Draft, they officially selected Simmons first overall. This is the first time since 1996, when Philadelphia picked Allen Iverson, that the team has owned the top selection […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor To this point, most of the rumors swirling around the Sixers have been about moving Jahlil Okafor for another top pick in the draft. Okafor's offensive ability was demonstrated in his rookie season, but he proved to be a liability on defense. Enter Nerlens Noel. His defensive ability, especially […]
By: Brandon Apter, managing editor Bryan Colangelo and Brett Brown traveled to Turkey last week to see what Dario Saric's intentions were for the season. Earlier today, the Sixers reportedly informed Ben Simmons' camp that they planned to select him with the first overall pick in Thursday night's draft. More news continues to flow out of Sixers camp, this time regarding Joel Embiid's recovery. According […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Editorial Assistant While it may be a near-lock that the Philadelphia 76ers select LSU's Ben Simmons with the No. 1 overall pick in this Thursday's NBA Draft, the week may not lack intrigue for the Sixers. According to Gary Tanguay of Comcast SportsNet New England, the Sixers are attempting […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor Earlier this week, Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo spoke on a few topics, one of which was the decision of Ben Simmons not to work out for any team prior to the draft. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Sixers had their first meeting with Ben […]
Embed from Getty Images When the 76ers acquired forward Dario Saric, drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft and then traded to the Sixers, they knew there would either have to be an extensive contract negotiation or buyout necessary to bring Saric to the United States. Barring a buyout, Saric, […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor It has been reported that the Sixers are 'leaning heavily' towards selecting Ben Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft on June 23, but Duke's Brandon Ingram is more of a pure shooter, something the Sixers have lacked for quite some time. Sources tell The […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor With two weeks remaining until the Sixers are on the clock for the 2016 NBA Draft, they are 'leaning heavily' towards selecting LSU forward Ben Simmons first overall. Although Simmons is known to be a lifelong Lakers fan, and at one point reportedly preferred LA, a report from […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor We are two weeks away from the 2016 NBA Draft in New York and the debate continues as to whether the Sixers should select Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram first overall. In an interview segment on ESPNU's College Basketball podcast, Kentucky head coach John Calipari said that Philadelphia should skip over […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that Jahlil Okafor and Jeremi Grant have been selected to the 2016 USA Men's Select Team. Okafor and Grant are two of 25 players selected that will train with the USA Men's National Team from July 18-21 in Las Vegas. Okafor, 20, averaged 17.5 points and […]
