ClutchPoints Jul 18, 2018
Report: 76ers were unwilling to include Markelle Fultz, Dario Saric in potential Kawhi Leonard trade
The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs completed a trade Wednesday that sent Kawhi Leonard north of the border in return for DeMar DeRozan. The deal also included Danny Green, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick. At one point just a few weeks ago, it looked like the Philadelphia 76ers could be the team that […] The post Report: 76ers were unwilling to include Markelle Fultz, Dario Saric in potential Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Jul 17, 2018
Philadelphia 76ers: 5 takeaways from 2018 NBA Summer League
The Philadelphia 76ers played their final Summer League game on Sunday night and there were plenty of takeaways from their performance. The Philadelphia 76ers finished 2-4 in 2018 NBA Summer League play out in Las Vegas, but the emergence of Furkan Korkmaz stole the show. Markelle Fultz didn’t suit up as he continues through his rehab […] Philadelphia 76ers: 5 takeaways from 2018 NBA Summer League - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Jul 16, 2018
Markelle Fultz is asking for more hate on IG post
Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz has had a ton of criticisms during his young NBA career. After being taken with the first pick in the NBA draft, the expectations were high for what he could do for the Sixers. Fultz missed most of the year with a mysterious injury that not many knew much about, and there […] The post Markelle Fultz is asking for more hate on IG post appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Jul 12, 2018
Sixers’ 2017 Draft: How acquiring a pair of big men could turn into a big problem
Following the correct decision to select Markelle Fultz, Philadelphia missed out on a surplus of promising young talent. Most of us can easily recall the Sixers’ biggest draft-day blunder during The Process’ heyday. The Philadelphia 76ers tripled down on their third center in three years, Jahlil Okafor, and expected to craft some sort of big man rotation that would amplify their strengths. Three years later, Okafor is teetering on the fringes of making an NBA roster while Kristaps Porzingis represents the New York Knicks’ best talent since Patrick Ewing. The Sixers have recovered...
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 10, 2018
Video: Joel Embiid takes on Jayson Tatum and Mo Bamba, Markelle Fultz practices with Drew Hanlen
Add "the walking GOAT" to Joel Embiid's long list of nicknames.
Press of Atlantic City Jul 10, 2018
Sixers' Brett Brown says Markelle Fultz will 'have a hell of a year'
LAS VEGAS — Folks will get to see for themselves when videos of Markelle Fultz shooting surface, but the Philadelphia 76ers' message is that the first overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft is showing improvement.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 10, 2018
Sixers' Brett Brown says Markelle Fultz will 'have a hell of a year'
Brown said Fultz has regained his confidence.
The Sixer Sense Jul 10, 2018
Markelle Fultz is prepping to have a breakout season
Philadelphia 76ers fans should being getting on the hype train which is Markelle Fultz and the potential breakout season in store for him. In the past, I wrote about the importance of Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz working with shot wizard Drew Hanlen. After Fultz’s disappointing rookie season, it’s good to see that he is […] Markelle Fultz is prepping to have a breakout season - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Jul 9, 2018
Sixers coach Brett Brown expresses ‘tremendous optimism and confidence’ in Markelle Fultz
In his first season in the league with the Philadelphia 76ers, point guard Markelle Fultz experienced plenty of ups and downs throughout the year. Despite all of these struggles, the 76ers have continued to voice confidence that Fultz can turn it around next season to start fulfilling that promise that the franchise has hopes he […] The post Sixers coach Brett Brown expresses ‘tremendous optimism and confidence’ in Markelle Fultz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 9, 2018
Sixers track Markelle Fultz's, Ben Simmons' shooting with sports science app | Marcus Hayes
Brett Brown, through the Sixers' sports science team, can remotely track and chart every shot Markelle Fultz takes this summer. If the Sixers had this technology last summer, maybe Fultz wouldn't have been hurt and scarred last season.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 8, 2018
Sixers' top doctor Daniel Medina says his first year keeping Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons on the court was a success | Marcus Hayes
Markelle Fultz notwithstanding, the man who monitors the health of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons & Co. is pleased with the performance of the Sixers' medical wing last season.
Liberty Ballers Jul 5, 2018
Norvel Pelle looks to bring shot-blocking, defensive energy to Sixers’ Summer League team
Pelle is a rim-protecting force under the paint who could thrive at center in July with Philadelphia. Let’s assume and say during last year’s July you scrolled through NBATV or ESPN to get your summer basketball fix. Markelle Fultz satiated our palettes with hesi-stepback-jimbos and Jonah Bolden looked the part of a 3-and-D big. Also, maybe you happened to gloss over Miami’s 2017 Summer League, as center Norvel Pelle wowed spectators with his shot-blocking and elevation. Now, the Antigua native joins the 2018 Summer Sixers with aspirations to bring defensive intensity in...
ClutchPoints Jul 4, 2018
Kawhi Leonard rumors: Sixers need to include Markelle Fultz to acquire Leonard
The Philadelphia 76ers are still at a standstill when it comes to a potential trade for San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard. According to ESPN’s Michael K-B, Philly will have to be willing to give up former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz in any trade conversations. Fultz was injured for the vast majority of […] The post Kawhi Leonard rumors: Sixers need to include Markelle Fultz to acquire Leonard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Jul 3, 2018
Sixers’ Zhaire Smith continues shot development in preparation for Summer League
The newly-signed rookie is honing his jumper in minicamp prior to his first Summer League experience. While guard Markelle Fultz recovers his jumper with help from ace shooting coach Drew Hanlen, rookie Zhaire Smith also is refining some mechanical features in his shot as well. The Sixers signed their 2018 first-round pick to a four-year deal that pays Smith “around $2.5 million in the upcoming season”, per Philly.com’s Keith Pompey. Philadelphia acquired Smith in a draft-day trade with Phoenix and his shot development is an interesting storyline to monitor as he preps for Summer...
Liberty Ballers Jul 1, 2018
Sixers reluctant to include “Core 3” players in potential Kawhi Leonard trade
Reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski indicate that Philadelphia isn’t budging on including Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz in a deal with San Antonio. Compliments from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, a barrage of Sixers-related info regarding LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard has painted a clearer picture on Philadelphia’s chances acquiring the coveted duo. One important nugget Wojnarowski divulged is that the Sixers are reluctant to include Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz as part of a prospective trade package. The 76ers have engaged in talks with the Spurs on...
