Report: Embiid Shopped at the Trade Deadline

Last week, the Sixers made a flurry of moves, trading Michael Carter-Williams to Milwaukee and K.J. McDaniels to Houston. Sam Hinkie clearly didn't believe MCW was the future at point guard moving forward and sold high, taking a risk and getting a possible lottery pick. Meanwhile, K.J. McDaniels was an unknown past this season after […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Feb 2015
Injuries Behind Him, Catching Prospect Tommy Joseph is Now 100%

  View image | gettyimages.com Hours before the 2012 non-waiver trade deadline, the Phillies opted to part ways with Hunter Pence, sending him to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Seth Rosin, Nate Schierholtz and Tommy Joseph. Joseph was the prized piece in that trade for the Phils, but injuries have kept him from […]

Brandon Apter  •  24 Feb 2015
From Untouchable to Unknown: Domonic Brown’s Last Chance is Now

  View image | gettyimages.com This offseason has has plenty of things to talk about when it comes to Phillies baseball. Whether it be Ruben Amaro making comments about Ryan Howard or the team parting with their franchise-leader in hits, Jimmy Rollins, there's been no shortage of news out there since the conclusion of the […]

Brandon Apter  •  23 Feb 2015
Sixers, McGee Have No Plans for Contract Buyout

Photo: NBA.com Earlier today, the Sixers agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets. Philadelphia acquired JaVale McGee, a first-round pick and the rights to Chu Chu Maduabum  from the Denver in exchange for the rights to Cenk Akyol. While some fans might have thought the Sixers would buy-out McGee's contract, that doesn't seem to be […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Feb 2015
Dissecting the Deals: Sixers Part Ways with Carter-Williams, McDaniels

If you were wondering whether or not the Sixers are still in tank mode, today probably reassured you of the answer to that question. Though the team has shown signs of improvements recently, Sam Hinkie made it clear that some young guys on the Sixers weren't worth building around. Enter Michael Carter-Williams and K.J. McDaniels. […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Feb 2015
Sixers Trade Deadline Headquarters

The NBA trade deadline is today and knowing Sam Hinkie, the Sixers may be involved in some trades to stock up on more draft picks by acquiring expiring contracts from other teams. Last year, Evan Turner, Lavoy Allen and Spencer Hawes were all dealt on the same day. Here is the latest Sixers trade deadline […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Feb 2015
The Return of Richardson: Sixers Veteran Hopes to Play Friday

For the first time in over two years, Jason Richardson was a full participant in Sixers practice yesterday. The last time he took the floor for practice, he was surrounded by Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes and Thaddeus Young. Now, Richardson finds himself in the mix with a completely different team as one of […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Feb 2015
Phillies Prospects Lost and Found Part II – The Cliff Lee Trades

  View image | gettyimages.com Yesterday, we took a look at the 2009 trade the brought Roy Halladay to Philadelphia. The Phillies parted with three prospects, including the then untouchable Kyle Drabek, to get Halladay in red pinstripes.  Today, we move on to another ace in Cliff Lee. The Phillies emerged as a surprise team […]

Brandon Apter  •  18 Feb 2015
Eagles Add ex-Jets Assistant Coach to Staff

  View image | gettyimages.com Today, the Eagles added a member to their coaching staff, bringing former Jets assistant coach Brian Smith aboard. Smith will fill a new position on the Eagles staff, assistant linebackers coach. Smith, 35, started his coaching career at the University of Massachusetts as an assistant. He spent eight seasons with […]

Brandon Apter  •  18 Feb 2015