ClutchPoints 5 hours ago
Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler questionable vs. Rockets
The Philadelphia 76ers may be playing without two of their best players when the team hosts the Houston Rockets on Monday night. According to Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen, the Sixers will likely be missing the services of both Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler due to injuries. Jimmy Butler (sore right wrist) and Joel Embiid […] The post Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler questionable vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense 11 hours ago
Philadelphia 76ers Player of the Week: J.J. Redick raining 3-pointers
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick finally got his first player of the week award half way through this season. A back injury slowed down Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons struggled with turnovers this week and Jimmy Butler only had one really good game. None of the Philadelphia 76ers “Big 3” had a spectacular week, where […] Philadelphia 76ers Player of the Week: J.J. Redick raining 3-pointers - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers 16 hours ago
Terrence Ross of the Orlando Magic might be exactly what the Sixers need
Jimmy Butler's debut and Sixers (-6) bets are spoiled by a 20-0 run and a Terrence Ross 3.O/U 218 stays under by 1 point with a final score of Magic 111, Sixers 106pic.twitter.com/WG5vstgsDb— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) November 15, 2018 You remember Jimmy Butler’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers when Terrence Ross stole the show. Ross is the guy Reid Forgrave of CBS Sports just called “the 27-year-old hyper-athletic Orlando Magic wing who is having a breakout season seven years into his NBA career.” And Ross is a player that should at least be on the Sixers trade...
Dunking with Wolves Jan 19, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves: Calipari rips Butler, Butler fires back
Karl-Anthony Towns’ college coach spoke out this week, saying that Jimmy Butler was a ‘bully’ to Towns, and that the Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star will be better off moving forward. It’s not exactly a controversial opinion that the absence of Jimmy Butler has allowed Karl-Anthony Towns to be himself both on and off the court with […] Minnesota Timberwolves: Calipari rips Butler, Butler fires back - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Jan 19, 2019
The Sixers need Jimmy Butler to increase his 3-point volume
Let’s see more Jimmy (3-point) Buckets Jimmy Butler has never been in love with 3-pointers. During his previous four All-Star seasons, he put up 21.8 points per game on just 3.2 3-point attempts. Attacking opponents through pick-and-rolls, storming to the basket, and getting to the free throw line at an elite rate have been Butler’s comfort zone. This is why the Philadelphia 76ers traded for him. They had no one to create off the dribble from the perimeter. But Butler always had to adapt somewhat to make joining his new co-stars work. And for the most part, especially over the first...
The Sixer Sense Jan 19, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers have been dominant when core four is available
When healthy, the Philadelphia 76ers are an elite team. The Philadelphia 76ers are 21-10 in the Jimmy Butler era, ranking top-five in net rating and emerging as a legitimate Eastern Conference contender. Depth issues are undeniable — Toronto, Boston and Milwaukee still hold the edge — but the Sixers have enough talent to make noise […] Philadelphia 76ers have been dominant when core four is available - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Jan 18, 2019
Jimmy Butler’s finishing ability at the rim adds potential to Sixers offense
Philadelphia’s talented wing provides an element Robert Covington and Dario Saric failed to bring to the Sixers The Philadelphia 76ers dispatched a balanced Indiana Pacers team Thursday, after posting a ‘modest’ 149 points against Minnesota Tuesday. Against his former team, Jimmy Butler illustrated his three-level scoring ability, making 3s, swishing a fadeaway baseline jumper, and dunking an alley-oop feed from Ben Simmons, among other made shots. Conversely, against Indiana, Butler punished the Pacers primarily via dribble penetration and looks at the rim. In the Pacers game, Butler...
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Timberwolves news: Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson emotionally challenged the locker room after blowout loss to Sixers
After the Minnesota Timberwolves got destroyed by the Philadelphia 76ers by a whopping 42 points on Tuesday, point guard Derrick Rose and power forward Taj Gibson emotionally challenged the locker room, according to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN. Tuesday was the first time the Timberwolves faced off against Jimmy Butler since the trade, and the Sixers […] The post Timberwolves news: Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson emotionally challenged the locker room after blowout loss to Sixers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Jan 18, 2019
How the Pacers contained Ben Simmons in transition and the lessons we can learn from it
Does it mean anything moving forward? Have the Sixers found a new blueprint for deploying Simmons in high-profile games? Last night, the Philadelphia 76ers notched their most impressive win of the season, drubbing the Indiana Pacers 120-96. Jimmy Butler starred with 27 points, eight assists, five rebounds and three steals. Joel Embiid bounced back from a sluggish, pain-filled first half to tally 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal. JJ Redick rung up 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting and was 6 of 9 beyond the arc. Beyond those three and a team-wide rejuvenated...
The Sixer Sense Jan 18, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers start most difficult stretch of season on high note
The Philadelphia 76ers’ victory in Indiana was a major positive at an important time. Even with overblown reports of drama, the Philadelphia 76ers are chugging along just fine in the Jimmy Butler era. Now 21-10 since the star’s arrival, the Sixers are top-five in net rating during that span. The most impressive win of the […] Philadelphia 76ers start most difficult stretch of season on high note - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Timberwolves’ Derrick Rose gives personal insight on tension between Karl-Anthony Towns, Jimmy Butler
It has been over two months since Jimmy Butler successfully forced his way out of the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, it’s still one of the most controversial narratives of the season. Timberwolves veteran guard Derrick Rose, who himself was a firsthand witness to all the drama, shared his thoughts on the matter, via ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan: […] The post Timberwolves’ Derrick Rose gives personal insight on tension between Karl-Anthony Towns, Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
John Calipari says Karl-Anthony Towns avoiding dogfight with Jimmy Butler affected his game
Renowned Kentucky head coach John Calipari has chimed in on the whole Karl-Anthony Towns versus Jimmy Butler feud that was reportedly one of the main reasons why the latter forced his way out of the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Calipari, who coached Towns during the 7-footer’s time in Kentucky, the dispute between these two former […] The post John Calipari says Karl-Anthony Towns avoiding dogfight with Jimmy Butler affected his game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Jimmy Butler strongly disagrees with John Calipari saying he bullied Karl-Anthony Towns
Jimmy Butler’s tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves was clouded with his poor fit alongside young players like Karl-Anthony Towns, even having his college coach, University of Kentucky’s John Calipari, saying Towns was bullied by the now-Philadelphia 76ers forward. Butler took exception to that: “Whatever. That’s OK,” Jimmy Butler told ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan after hearing of […] The post Jimmy Butler strongly disagrees with John Calipari saying he bullied Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Jimmy Butler thinks Karl-Anthony Towns is too nice
The pairing of Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns proved to be a poor fit during a year-and-change of being partners on the court, which can be traced to having much different personalities. The now-Philadelphia 76ers forward thinks his former teammate is just “too nice” — which likely played a part in why Butler didn’t see […] The post Jimmy Butler thinks Karl-Anthony Towns is too nice appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2019
Charles Barkley says Sixers’ Brett Brown needs to show authority in sorting out team issues involving Jimmy Butler
For Charles Barkley, the problem with the Philadelphia 76ers is due to Jimmy Butler’s complaints about his minutes. And as a head coach, Brett Brown needs to show more authority in dealing with such issues. On NBA on TNT, Barkley said that Brown should take Butler, sit down with him, and say: “Jimmy, you’re really […] The post Charles Barkley says Sixers’ Brett Brown needs to show authority in sorting out team issues involving Jimmy Butler appeared first on ClutchPoints.
