John Wall scores 16 in the fourth as Wizards eliminate Sixers from playoff contention

Embed from Getty Images   Prior to last night, during the Sixers eight-game losing streak, the team was lacking energy and lacking effort. They couldn't afford to be lacking anything against the Wizards as both Jahlil Okafor and Hollis Thompson were out of the lineup for the second game of a back-to-back. Philadelphia showed more […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Mar 2016
Sixers Inbox: Making the playoffs in 2016, Sam Hinkie’s future as a GM & the open roster spot

Embed from Getty Images   Sixers Inbox is back open again and we are addressing your questions submitted on Twitter. Feel free to send a Tweet to @Sixerdelphia at any time to be included in the nextSixers Inbox. Let's get started… Are you surprised that the Sixers haven't filled their open roster spot? -Jovan A […]

Brandon Apter  •  29 Feb 2016
Sixers visit Wizards as team’s meet for second time in last four days

Embed from Getty Images   Just one day after a poor showing in Orlando, the Sixers (8-51) head the the Nation's Capitol tonight for a matchup with the Wizards (28-30), a team they lost to on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, 103-94. Over the weekend Washington topped Cleveland while the Sixers lost their eighth […]

Brandon Apter  •  29 Feb 2016
Phillies minor league pitching ranked 10th in MiLB’s Farm System Rankings

Embed from Getty Images   The Phillies farm system has come a long way since the beginning of last season and the team has made strides to pack the minor leagues with top young talent that can become the new core of the Phils future. One of the biggest focuses of the Phillies front office, […]

Brandon Apter  •  29 Feb 2016
Inside the Loss: Nerlens Noel benched, Brett Brown not happy after Sixers lack of effort

Embed from Getty Images   The Sixers are 0-6 since the All-Star break and have lost eight in a row overall, compiling a 1-10 record in the month of February. The team we see now is not the team we saw take the Bulls to overtime on January 14th. This isn't the team that nearly […]

Brandon Apter  •  29 Feb 2016
Sixers get another chance at stopping Nik Vucevic tonight in Orlando

Embed from Getty Images   In the midst of a seven-game losing streak, the Sixers (8-50) will try their luck against the Magic (25-32) for the second time this week in Orlando at 6pm. Philadelphia was unable to stop Magic center Nik Vucevic, who was selected by the Sixers 16th overall in 2011 and involved […]

Brandon Apter  •  28 Feb 2016
Report: Sevens guard Sean Kilpatrick expected to sign with Brooklyn Nets

One of the standouts this season in the NBA D-League for the Sixers affiliate, Sean Kilpatrick, is reportedly set to sign a contract with the Nets. Brooklyn freed up roster space this week after agreeing to buyout deals with Andrea Bargnani and Joe Johnson Hear Sean Kilpatrick is expected to sign with the Nets. Thought […]

Brandon Apter  •  26 Feb 2016
DeMarco Murray still unhappy with Eagles; Pederson to have final say in running backs’ future

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles have a new head coach, they don't quite have an answer at quarterback just yet, but DeMarco Murray's situation in Philadelphia is still one of the top headlines of the offseason, with the 28-year-old back signed for four more years. There have been plenty of reports and rumors […]

Brandon Apter  •  26 Feb 2016
Shane Victorino inks minor league deal with Cubs that includes invite to spring training

Embed from Getty Images   On Thursday, former Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown found a new home in the Blue Jays organization. Today, another former Phillies outfielder has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs. The 35-year-old veteran spent last season split between the Angels and the Red Sox. Shane Victorino signed Minor League deal […]

Brandon Apter  •  26 Feb 2016