ClutchPoints 8 mins ago
Sixers’ Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons like how Jimmy Butler pushes teammates
Jimmy Butler has passed the initial test that came with joining the Philadelphia Sixers — his willingness to mesh with the team’s young players, especially the stars. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons raved about his ability to lead, preach communication and push his teammates to do better when on the court. “At one point, he […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons like how Jimmy Butler pushes teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 20 mins ago
Jimmy Butler stresses patience after loss to Magic in debut
Jimmy Butler’s debut with the Philadelphia Sixers brought plenty of reasons to be excited about this new-look lineup, but his 14 points, four rebounds and two assists were mainly underwhelming during a 33-minute stint with the rest of his teammates. J.J. Redick was the most comfortable starter in the lineup, despite playing only two of […] The post Jimmy Butler stresses patience after loss to Magic in debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
FOX Sports 48 mins ago
Cris Carter evaluates Jimmy Butler’s Philadelphia 76ers debut
Cris Carter and Nick Wright talk NBA. Hear what they had to say about Jimmy Butler's performance in Philadelphia 76ers debut.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer 54 mins ago
Sixers-Magic observations, best and worst awards: Jimmy Butler, Joel Embiid, another blown double-digit lead
The Sixers defense was terrible all night.
Liberty Ballers 1 hour ago
(Almost) Every Play from Jimmy Butler’s Sixers Debut
Butler had a modest showing in his first game for Philly, but it was telling nonetheless. Jimmy Butler made his debut last night in a Sixers’ loss to the Orlando Magic. The Magic were able to capitalize on a 21-0 run, vaulting themselves into pole position, and the Sixers weren’t ever able to counter with a run of similar proportions. Despite the loss, yesterday evening’s game was exciting — maybe the most exciting of the season. And that’s because of Mr. Butler. Butler carries with him a certain swagger and presence that makes a basketball game more compelling. Butler’s first...
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Jimmy Butler praises Brett Brown after debut, ‘He’s special’
Jimmy Butler, the newest member of the Sixers, had nothing but praise for head coach Brett Brown. As per Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philly, Butler tagged Brown as “special,” noting that the coach looks out for all of his players. “He’s special, he makes sure everyone is out there comfortable…When the head of this […] The post Jimmy Butler praises Brett Brown after debut, ‘He’s special’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com 1 hour ago
Kyrie Irving Has Sound Reason For Not Caring About Jimmy Butler Trade
The Boston Celtics’ road to Eastern Conference supremacy just got a bit tougher. The Philadelphia 76ers, who already were poised... Read More »
Dunking with Wolves 9 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves: A win over the Pelicans in debut for new Wolves
The two biggest names acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade debuted on Wednesday evening in a home win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On a night when Jimmy Butler joined the Philadelphia 76ers for a road loss to the Orlando Magic, newcomers Robert Covington and Dario Saric helped lead the Minnesota […] Minnesota Timberwolves: A win over the Pelicans in debut for new Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints 10 hours ago
Celtics news: Kyrie Irving shoots down concern about Jimmy Butler making Sixers much better
Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is good friends with Philadelphia 76ers small forward Jimmy Butler, but Irving doesn’t really care that his pal is back in the Eastern Conference and on a team which looks to challenge the Celtics for the top seed in the East. The Sixers acquired Jimmy Butler from the […] The post Celtics news: Kyrie Irving shoots down concern about Jimmy Butler making Sixers much better appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense 11 hours ago
PLAYER GRADES: Orlando Magic 111, Philadelphia 76ers 106
Jimmy Butler made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. While showing some promising flashes, the team coughed up a 16-point lead and the Orlando Magic came back to win the contest. There was a ton of excitement surrounding tonight’s game, as it was the start of a brand new era with Jimmy […] PLAYER GRADES: Orlando Magic 111, Philadelphia 76ers 106 - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints 11 hours ago
Magic video: Terrence Ross spoils Jimmy Butler’s Sixers’ debut with game-winning three
Orlando Magic small forward Terrence Ross didn’t care if Jimmy Butler was making his Philadelphia 76ers debut Wednesday. All Ross had on his mind was spoiling it. With the Sixers and Magic tied at 106 with roughly 10 seconds left in regulation, Terrence Ross hit a tough 3-pointer from the top of the key over […] The post Magic video: Terrence Ross spoils Jimmy Butler’s Sixers’ debut with game-winning three appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer 12 hours ago
Sixers fall to the Magic to spoil Jimmy Butler's debut
Jimmy Butler's Sixers debut didn't end as expected. The Sixers go on to lose in the final minutes to the Orlando Magic 111-106.
Liberty Ballers 12 hours ago
Sixers Lose in Jimmy Butler’s Debut
The Magic went on a 21-0 run in the fourth. The Sixers lost 111-106. There was something new in Philadelphia on Wednesday night but there was also plenty of old things as well, including a 21-0 run by Magic in the fourth quarter that turned a sure win for the Sixers into something else: a frustrating 111-106 loss. The Sixers were outscored 35-19 in the fourth, and while they did manage to stay fairly even with the Magic after the aforementioned run, they never managed to get on a run of their own aside from a brief little spell when Wilson Chandler caught fire. He finished the game on the...
Liberty Ballers 12 hours ago
Sixers Bell Ringer: Game 16
The Sixers fall to 0-1 in the Jimmy Butler era. For a refresher on what constitutes a Bell Ringer, please reference the initial post. Bell Ringer Season Standings: Joel Embiid - 7Ben Simmons - 3JJ Redick - 2Robert Covington - 1Dario Saric - 1T.J. McConnell - 1. New star in red, white, and blue. Same old frustrating collapse on the road for the Sixers. Philadelphia blew a 16-point fourth quarter lead, and Terrence Ross’s late three sent the Sixers to the locker room as losers in Jimmy Butler’s Sixers debut. Bell Ringer candidates are as follows: Joel Embiid: 19 points, 13 rebounds, 10...
ClutchPoints 13 hours ago
Video: Jimmy Butler gets big ovation in Orlando for Sixers debut
It appears that it’s not only Philadelphia 76ers fans who are excited about Jimmy Butler joining the Sixers. Jimmy Butler recently arrived in Philadelphia following a trade that got him out of Minnesota in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick. He made his debut for the Sixers Wednesday […] The post Video: Jimmy Butler gets big ovation in Orlando for Sixers debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
