Inquisitr 3 hours ago
NBA Rumors: Mavericks Could Get Joel Embiid For Four Veterans & Three Draft Picks, Per ‘Bleacher Report’
In a recently published list of trade ideas, Bleacher Report suggested that the Dallas Mavericks could add a third top-tier player to their lineup by trading for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. According to the outlet’s Zach Buckley, Sixers general manager Elton Brand recently suggested that he has no plans to move either Embiid or Ben Simmons, as he would rather make trades that would “complement” the two young superstars better. However, Buckley noted that Philadelphia might not have the assets to make such a deal happen without having to move one of the two top stars. He...
Inquisitr Oct 27, 2020
NBA Rumors: Sixers Could Acquire CJ McCollum Without Giving Up Ben Simmons Or Joel Embiid, Here’s How
The Philadelphia 76ers headed into the 2020 offseason with the goal of building a more competitive roster around franchise cornerstones Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. When the NBA lifts the transaction moratorium, they are expected to go after All-Star caliber players that would complement Simmons and Embiid. In the past months, the Sixers have already been linked to several players who are expected to be available on the trading block this fall, including CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, the Sixers could acquire McCollum from the Trail...
The Sixer Sense Oct 27, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers: Furkan Korkmaz role should change in 2020-21
Furkan Korlkmaz should have a different role with the Philadelphia 76ers next year. There’s little doubt that head coach Doc Rivers will use some of the players on the Philadelphia 76ers differently than his predecessor Brett Brown did. Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Tobias Harris are the main players that most will focus on, but how […] Philadelphia 76ers: Furkan Korkmaz role should change in 2020-21 - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Oct 26, 2020
NBA Rumors: Bam Adebayo To Warriors, Joel Embiid To Heat In Proposed Three-Team Blockbuster Involving Sixers
As the 2020 offseason goes deeper, several interesting trade ideas have started surfacing in the NBA. These include the three-team blockbuster deal involving the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and the Philadephia 76ers that would send Bam Adebayo to Bay Area and Joel Embiid to South Beach. In the proposed scenario by Lucas Johnson of Fansided’s The Sixer Sense, the Warriors will acquire Adebayo, the Heat will receive Embiid, Zhaire Smith, and Furkan Korkmaz, and the Sixers will get Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Kevon Looney, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and a 2023...
ClutchPoints Oct 26, 2020
Joel Embiid’s net worth in 2020
Joel Embiid has become one the premier big men in today’s NBA. His stature has often been the source of headlines since his arrival in the NBA in 2014. The Cameroon native was brought into the Philadelphia 76ers organization at the time to be paired with fellow big man Nerlens Noel, an experiment that didn’t […] The post Joel Embiid’s net worth in 2020 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Oct 25, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Josh Richardson trade proposals
The Philadelphia 76ers could be persuaded to trade Josh Richardson this offseason. Here are some potential trade packages. Having committed the GDP of a medium-sized country to Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Al Horford, and Tobias Harris, the Philadelphia 76ers may not have the cap space to retain Josh Richardson once his contract expires in 2021. […] Philadelphia 76ers: 5 Josh Richardson trade proposals - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Oct 19, 2020
NBA Rumors: Rockets Could Acquire Joel Embiid & Tobias Harris For Westbrook, Gordon & Covington
After failing to achieve their main goal in the 2019-20 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are expected to make a huge roster overhaul this fall. To have a better chance of fully dominating the Western Conference and winning the NBA championship title, there are rumors that the Rockets are planning to make everyone on their roster, except James Harden, available in trade discussions in the 2020 offseason. One of the dream trade targets for the Rockets is All-Star center Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Mark Camarena of Fansided’s Space City Scoop, the Rockets could send a...
The Sixer Sense Oct 15, 2020
Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers can jumpstart Zhaire Smith’s career
The Philadelphia 76ers’ new head coach is exactly what Zhaire Smith needs for his career. The Philadelphia 76ers a nice young core of outside of their two superstars in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Matisse Thybulle, Shake Milton, Furkan Korkmaz, and even Norvel Pelle are considered apart of that core, but one player has been […] Philadelphia 76ers: Doc Rivers can jumpstart Zhaire Smith’s career - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Oct 8, 2020
NBA Rumors: Clippers Could Trade Paul George To Sixers For Joel Embiid, ‘Bleacher Report’ Suggests
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Clippers‘ elimination in this year’s Western Conference semifinals, Paul George’s name has started appearing in trade rumors and ideas. The latest such idea, as discussed by Bleacher Report, would allow the Clippers to acquire Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and wingman Josh Richardson in exchange for George and center Ivica Zubac. According to the publication’s Greg Swartz, George’s future in Los Angeles appears uncertain following a “terrible” playoff showing, as it’s possible the team will hang on to his fellow superstar forward,...
Liberty Ballers Oct 6, 2020
‘Out of Site’ Episode 10 with Harrison Grimm | Out Now
Photo by Kim Klement - Pool/ The Sixers have hired Doc Rivers, and job one is doing something with the current roster. In this podcast, Adio interviews Harrison Grimm. Harrison penned a column for Liberty Ballers on how the Sixers should not forget about Joel Embiid once the full transformation is made on the sidelines, the front office, and the rest of the roster. Read Harrison’s column here. LINKS: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Vox Media Podbay
ClutchPoints Oct 5, 2020
Doc Rivers speaks out on Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo
Doc Rivers addressed the media on Monday for the first time since officially being hired as the new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. Rivers answered a host of questions regarding the Sixers makeup, including his thoughts on the Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons dynamic. There have been questions about whether the Sixers can function with both […] The post Doc Rivers speaks out on Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 5, 2020
Doc Rivers ducks question about starting Joel Embiid, Al Horford together next season
Doc Rivers has only been the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers for a few days, but he’s already facing some difficult questions from the media about Sixers’ big men Joel Embiid and Al Horford. As part of a recent session with reporters, Rivers was asked if he plans on playing Embiid and Horford together […] The post Doc Rivers ducks question about starting Joel Embiid, Al Horford together next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 3, 2020
Sixers’ Brett Brown let Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons ‘do whatever they wanted,’ hurting culture
Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reportedly let Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons “do whatever they wanted” while he was running things in the City of Brotherly Love, per an Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. By Brown not holding Embiid and Simmons accountable, the Sixers’ culture took […] The post Sixers’ Brett Brown let Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons ‘do whatever they wanted,’ hurting culture appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 1, 2020
Joel Embiid reacts to Doc Rivers joining Sixers as head coach
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid took to Twitter to react to the news that Doc Rivers is the new head coach of the Sixers. Rivers is signing a five-year deal with the Sixers after he and the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways. Welcome to the city of Brotherly Love Coach @DocRivers !!!! Excited for […] The post Joel Embiid reacts to Doc Rivers joining Sixers as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 1, 2020
Joel Embiid quotes Drake in cryptic tweet at same time as Sixers’ Doc Rivers hire
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid possibly reacted to news of Doc Rivers becoming his next head coach by simply quoting a Drake lyric at nearly the exact moment the Rivers hire was announced. “Take my verses too serious you’ll hate me,” the center tweeted at 5:38 p.m. ET on Thursday, one minute before ESPN’s Adrian […] The post Joel Embiid quotes Drake in cryptic tweet at same time as Sixers’ Doc Rivers hire appeared first on ClutchPoints.
