Noel looks to continue success against Pistons in second half of back-to-back

Embed from Getty Images   A night after falling to Nik Vucevic and the Orlando Magic, the Sixers (8-48) are on the road for a matchup in Detroit with the Pistons (28-29). Philadelphia will be looking to take their first game from Detroit this season after dropping two in a row to them on December 11th, 117-95, […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Feb 2016
Nik Vucevic dominates defenseless Sixers in high-scoring affair

Embed from Getty Images   On August 10th, 2012, the Sixers officially announced a deal between that netted them Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson. The trade sent Andre Iguodala to Denver and Maurice Harkless and Nik Vucevic to the Orlando Magic. Iguodala has gone on to win a title with the Warriors while Vucevic is […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Feb 2016
Report: Sixers, Hawks were close on big trade prior to the trade deadline

Embed from Getty Images   With the one deal involving the Sixers at the trade deadline voided, apparently Sam Hinkie and company attempted to strike a deal with the Hawks. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers offered multiple packages to the Hawks and in return, Philadelphia would receive young point guard […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Feb 2016
Cliff Lee’s agent doesn’t ‘anticipate him playing at this point’

Embed from Getty Images   It seems like the Cliff Lee chronicles are ready to come to an end. After some general interest from around the league, most recently the Marlins and Orioles, it seems as if the veteran left-hander may be ready to call it a career. Lee's agent tells Ken Rosenthal that he doesn't […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Feb 2016
Sixers Inbox: Free agency options, Ish Smith’s future and Joel Embiid’s recovery

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 next Sixers Inbox. Let's get started… What are some feasible free agency options this offseason for the Sixers? ~Matt Well, […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Feb 2016
TMZ Sports obtains video of Jahlil Okafor’s 108mph speeding incident

Last week, we learned that Jahlil Okafor avoided community service for driving 108 mph over the Ben Franklin Bridge back in October, but was still fined $439. A small slap on the wrist for a guy like him. Earlier today, TMZ Sports posted video they obtained of Okafor's speeding incident. A camera attached to the […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Feb 2016
Three-team trade involving Sixers, Rockets and Pistons in process of being voided

Prior to the deadline, the Sixers were involved in a trade with Detroit and Houston that netted them a second-round pick in 2017 and Joel Anthony, who was going to be waived upon completion of the deal. That won't matter anymore as the Pistons and the NBA are in the process of voiding the deal […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Feb 2016
Report: Jimmy Rollins, White Sox agree to minor-league deal with invite to spring training

Embed from Getty Images   The Phillies all-time leader in hits, Jimmy Rollins, has found a new home for the 2016 season. The 16-year veteran has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training with the Chicago White Sox. #WhiteSox have agreed to terms with infielder Jimmy Rollins on a minor-league deal […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Feb 2016
Report: Denver Nuggets, JaKarr Sampson finalizing two-year contract

Embed from Getty Images   The Sixers made a minor deal at the trade deadline, absorbing the contract of Joel Anthony and receiving a second-round pick from Houston in a three-team trade. In order to make room for Anthony on the roster, the Sixers had to waive someone, which ended up being JaKarr Sampson. The three-team […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Feb 2016