Writer: Brandon Apter
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor Just one day after the Sixers double overtime loss to the Knicks, there is some more drama surrounding Jahlil Okafor and his fellow first rounder, Kristaps Porzingis. Okafor has the advantage between the two when it comes to the post, but Porzingis plays better defense and has a pretty reliable […]
The Sixers celebrated their MLK day in New York with a matchup against the Knicks. Down 76-58 with just over a minute to go in the third, the Sixers exploded to go on a 38-17 run and send things to overtime. Unfortunately, Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks made more shots down the stretch and pulled […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Publishing Editor The Phillies have been relatively quiet since the Ken Giles trade and the Rule 5 draft, but today they added to their offensive depth in their system, signing 27-year-old outfielder Cedric Hunter to a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League spring training. #Phillies […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers (3-33), thanks to the addition of Ish Smith and the strong play of Nerlens Noel, picked up two wins on their six-game game road trip against the Kings and Suns. They now return home for a six-game homestand beginning tonight against the Timberwolves (12-22). Tonight's game pits rookies […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor There's no doubting that the Sixers (2-31) have been better during the last pair of games, one of which they won, and the other, they came back from a 21 point deficit against the Jazz but couldn't get the big shot to fall down the stretch. Prior to acquiring Ish […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers (2-30) didn't start their six-game road trip off the best way, losing 113-100 to Milwaukee. As they headed to the west coast, the team was joined by new acquisition Ish Smith and associate head coach Mike D'Antoni. Though Smith isn't an elite point guard by any means, he […]
With the Sixers struggling at the point guard position, reports are beginning to surface that Sam Hinkie and company are looking into bringing one of their former point guards into the mix. ESPN's Marc Stein reports that the Sixers are in talks with the Pelicans to acquire Ish Smith. The Sixers will send two future […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Publishing Editor With the Phillies farm system filled with new faces, it was only a matter of time before some of their former prospects moved on to pursue opportunities with other organizations in hopes of reaching the big leagues. Outfielder Kelly Dugan and catcher Sebastian Valle are […]
Embed from Getty Images Brandon Apter (@bapter23), contributor The Eagles are focused a game that will decide their fate on Saturday against Washington, but in the meantime, the NFL has announced the players heading to the Pro Bowl this season and three Eagles made the roster. Fletcher Cox has punched a ticket to his first […]
Brandon Apter (@bapter23), Managing Editor The Sixers, though 1-28 on the season, have usually shown fight in their losses and given fans a reason to believe that things will get better next year. Lately, that hasn't been the story. Brett Brown's young team has struggled to put together a full-game, heck even a half of […]
