Carter-Williams Scrimmages, Eyes November 13th Return

After getting a little bit of a scare last night with Nerlens Noel, some good news came out of Sixers practice today. Reigning Rookie of the Year, Michael Carter-Williams, who has been recovering from shoulder surgery was a full participant in team scrimmage today for the first time. Noel not practicing, riding stationary bike with […]

Brandon Apter  •  06 Nov 2014
The Day After with Apter: Buzzer Beater Sinks Sixers; Noel Injures Ankle

With a tough schedule ahead including the likes of the Bulls, Mavericks, Spurs, Rockets and others, last night against the Magic (1-4) may have been the Sixers (0-5) best chance at getting their first win of the season. Coming into the game, they had played close with their opponents for three quarters, but fail to […]

Brandon Apter  •  06 Nov 2014
Cubs Showing Interest in Cole Hamels; Amaro Says Phils Could “Go Either Way”

  #453571502 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, Ruben Amaro elaborated on the rebuilding efforts of the Phillies moving forward, stating that no one is untouchable and that the team is not leaving anything off the table. The rumors have already begun swirling regarding some big names on the Phils, most recently Cole Hamels. According to Jon Heyman […]

Brandon Apter  •  05 Nov 2014
Amaro, Phillies Not Leaving Anything off the Table

  #120216811 / gettyimages.com This offseason for the Phillies, no one really knows what is going to happen, just that something or somethings are going to happen. As we are already aware, Ruben Amaro Jr. is on board with the rebuild. It is no surprise they are trying to deal Ryan Howard, while Marlon Byrd will draw plenty […]

Brandon Apter  •  05 Nov 2014
The Day After with Apter – Rookie Noel Impresses Against All-Star Howard

Last night, the Sixers came up short once again, falling to the Houston Rockets, 104-93. One of the top stories leading into the game was that Henry Sims was fighting an upper respiratory infection, likely leading to Nerlens Noel starting opposite All-Star center, Dwight Howard. If Noel plans to be the type of player the […]

Brandon Apter  •  04 Nov 2014
Noel Earns NBA.com Block of the Night

Last night, the Sixers put together another strong three quarters, but couldn't stop the three-pointers coming from Houston, eventually losing by a score of 104-93. It wasn't all bad though. Nerlens Noel may have only had one rebound on the night, but he contributed in other ways, scoring ten points to go along with five […]

Brandon Apter  •  04 Nov 2014
According to Phillies Official Site, Burnett Elects Free Agency

  #454203424 / gettyimages.com With a $12.75 million player option on the table for him and a decision deadline set for 11:59pm tonight, AJ Burnett has elected free agency according to the transactions page on the Phillies website. This season with the Phillies, Burnett was mainly wild & ineffective, leading the majors in earned runs […]

Brandon Apter  •  03 Nov 2014
Still in Search of First Win, Sixers Host Undefeated Rockets

With the opening week of NBA season behind us, the Sixers (0-3) will look to upset the Rockets (3-0) tonight at the Wells Fargo Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7PM. Through the first three games of Sixers season, we have seen a lot of positives from a team with not too much skill. Nerlens Noel […]

Brandon Apter  •  03 Nov 2014
The Day After with Apter – Brown, Players on Loss to Bucks

Last night, the Sixers failed to score a single point through the final eight minutes and 19 seconds, eventually falling to the wrath of the Bucks, 93-81. Nerlens Noel recorded his first career double-double in the game while KJ McDaniels and others had good bounce back efforts after struggling in the opener. Here is some […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Nov 2014