Writer: Brandon Apter
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor Clippers forward Blake Griffin is currently sidelined with a broken hand after punching one of the teams' equipment managers. The NBA has yet to dish out any punishment for him and the incident hasn't kept his name out of trade winds either as league sources have indicated that two teams have […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor When the Sixers drafted Michael Carter-Williams 11th overall in 2013, many believed the team had gotten their point guard of the future. Not only did MCW have the ability to set the table on offense, but he also offered a very serviceable mid-range jumper and three-point shot. Carter-Williams was the […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor Although Jahlil Okafor has taken most of the headlines as a Sixers rookie this season, Richaun Holmes has also shown that he has what it takes to bring energy, rim protection and agility to the team when he is called upon. He hasn't seen much action over the last two […]
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports and a source confirmation from CSN Sixers Insider Jessica Camerato, the Sixers have created a new position within their organization, chief of staff, and Brandon Williams will be filling that spot, reporting to Sam Hinkie. Williams, 40, was the acting general manager of the Sixers D-League affiliate, the Delaware 87ers. Sources: […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor With the Sixers preparing for a matchup with the southeast division leading Hawks, what better a time to take a look at exactly where the team stands for the upcoming draft, in terms of percentages. Though the Sixers parted ways with a second rounder in each of the next two […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers (7-41) return to action tonight for the first time since Saturday as the Southeast Division leading Hawks (28-22) visit the Wells Fargo Center, the third meeting between the two teams this season. Atlanta has taken both matchups by scores of 127-106 and 126-98 respectively. The Hawks have won nine of […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers have yet to see either of their 2014 first round picks suit up for the team, but the day seems to be inching closer when both Dario Saric and Joel Embiid don Sixers uniforms. While the third overall pick from 2014, Embiid, continues […]
The past few seasons, the Sixers have made moves to overhaul their roster for their rebuild process. Two seasons ago, it was Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes. Last season, it was Michael Carter-Williams and K.J. McDaniels. With the trade deadline approaching on February 18th, Sixers chairman of basketball operations offered a peek into […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor Last season, guard Jordan McRae was one of the few Sixers overseas draft picks that fans were keeping track of as a potential future member of the team. After being selected by the Spurs and then flipped to Philadelphia on 2014 draft night, the 24-year-old decided to spend the season in […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Warriors led by 24 in the third. They led by 13 with just under three minutes to go in the fourth. Game, set, match, right? Wrong…well, kind of. After Stephen Curry hit a three to put the Warriors ahead 13 with 3:45 to go, it seemed like that had […]