Sixers absorb Joel Anthony’s contract in trade, acquire future second-round pick

It's after 3PM, but deals are still coming through and one involves the Sixers taking on the contract of Joel Anthony. Anthony was traded from Detroit to Houston, along with a protected first-round pick, in a deal earlier today that sent Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton to the Pistons. The Rockets will send a second round […]

Brandon Apter  •  18 Feb 2016
Report: Joel Embiid to ‘kick-start to the next phase’ of rehab in Qatar

Embed from Getty Images   As the Sixers continue try to get Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor to co-exist, one of their other big men is reportedly moving forward in his recovery. That's right. Sources tell Tom Moore of Calkins Media that the Sixers first round pick from 2014 was in the capital of Qatar […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Feb 2016
Sixers reportedly ‘gauging interest’ from teams on Jahlil Okafor

Embed from Getty Images   Although the Sixers are likely to stay put at the trade deadline, that doesn't mean they won't be taking calls and making calls leading up to Thursday at 3PM to see if there is a way to better the organization for the future. Both Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor have […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Feb 2016
Cavaliers consider trading Anderson Varejao; Sixers listed as potential landing spot

The trade deadline is tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at 3PM and the talks are beginning to heat up. The Sixers haven't been mentioned in too many deals, but were brought up recently as a possible landing spot for veteran forward Anderson Varejao. Cavs also considering a trade that would include a LeBron favorite, Anderson Varejao. […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Feb 2016
Trade Deadline Central: Tracking deals as they happen…

Embed from Getty Images   Welcome to the Trade Deadline Central here at Sixerdelphia, where we report all of the trades that go down during the week leading up to the trade deadline, which is this Thursday, February 18th at 3pm. While there are plenty of teams jocking for playoff position, looking for some of […]

Brandon Apter  •  16 Feb 2016
Paul Pierce: Sixers would ‘probably be sitting on two championships’ if they drafted him in 1998

Photo: Wikipedia With the eighth pick in the 1998 draft, the Sixers selected Larry Hughes. The ninth pick was Dirk Nowitzki. Paul Pierce went to the Celtics at number 10. Nine teams opted for other players before Pierce and only two of the nine players taken before him are still in the league, Nowitzki and […]

Brandon Apter  •  16 Feb 2016
Sixers Inbox: Dario Saric expectations, current Sixers’ trade value, Ricky Rubio as a potential fit

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's Dario Saric's floor and how does he fit with the Sixers? ~@iamhbaby Assuming […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Feb 2016
Allen Iverson named one of 14 finalists for 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Embed from Getty Images   One of the most storied players in Philadelphia 76ers history in the past 20 years, Allen Iverson, has been nominated for the 2016 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Iverson joins 13 other finalists who hope to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The 2016 class […]

Brandon Apter  •  12 Feb 2016
Celebrity Game, Rising Stars Challenge kick-off All-Star Weekend in Toronto

Embed from Getty Images   The Sixers are off until January 19th against the Pelicans, with All-Star Weekend taking center stage for the NBA over the next three days. Three Sixers will be on hand this weekend with Jahlil Okafor being the only one to play in a game. Nerlens Noel is in attendance, but […]

Brandon Apter  •  12 Feb 2016