Pippen Ain't Easy May 14, 2018
What can Ryan Arcidiacono Learn from T.J. McConnell?
Ryan Arciadacono can learn a lot from underrated point guard, T.J. McConnell. Here are the things he needs to improve upon to liken his game to McConnell’s. T.J. McConnell and Ryan Arcidiacono have a lot in common. Both are scrappy point guards that can rack up points and assists in a hurry. On a Sixers team […] What can Ryan Arcidiacono Learn from T.J. McConnell? - Pippen Aint Easy - Pippen Aint Easy - A Chicago Bulls Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Sixer Sense May 12, 2018
T.J. McConnell deserves to be with the Sixers long term
T.J. McConnell should be with the Philadelphia 76ers for a long time. For three years now, we’ve found ourselves questioning whether or not T.J. McConnell has a future with the Philadelphia 76ers. From “he’s just an undrafted free agent” to “he won’t get playing time on a competitive team”, there has always been a reason […] T.J. McConnell deserves to be with the Sixers long term - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers May 11, 2018
Sixers plan to exercise option for T.J. McConnell
But will next season be the point guard’s last in Philadelphia? During Friday morning’s exit interview, general manager Bryan Colangelo confirmed the Sixers plan to exercise the team option for T.J. McConnell for the upcoming 2018-19 season. The decision made perfect sense with McConnell set to earn just $1.6 million, as having a rotation caliber player at such an affordable price is vital to Philadelphia’s current salary cap flexibility. It’s no secret that the team has its sights set on the pursuit of a high-level free agent, with LeBron James and Paul George the big names on the...
Press of Atlantic City May 11, 2018
Sixers talk contract extension for Brett Brown, pick up T.J. McConnell's option
Bryan Colangelo disclosing his intention Friday to sit down with 76ers coach Brett Brown to discuss a contract extension for him is far from a surprise.
ClutchPoints May 11, 2018
Report: Philly exercises option on T.J. McConnell
With their 2017-18 season in the books, the Philadelphia 76ers have announced that they will exercise T.J. McConnell’s contract option, according to a report from Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia. The team’s president of basketball operations, Bryan Colangelo, released the news Friday morning. Colangelo said the Sixers will exercise T.J. McConnell's contract option. — […] The post Report: Philly exercises option on T.J. McConnell appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer May 11, 2018
Sixers picking up T.J. McConnell's option
The backup point guard will make $1.6 million in the final year of his contract.
Press of Atlantic City May 10, 2018
Markelle Fultz’s offseason progress will greatly impact T.J. McConnell’s future with Sixers
As a part of the 76ers exit interviews, general manager Bryan Colangelo gave each player a copy of the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.
ClutchPoints May 10, 2018
T.J. McConnell wears his wedding suit to exit interviews
The Philadelphia 76ers are officially eliminated from the playoffs after their heartbreaking 114-112 loss in Game 5 to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. This certainly hurts, but Sixers guard T.J. McConnell is still going to be as professional as possible when it comes to his exit interview the day following the end to Philly’s season. […] The post T.J. McConnell wears his wedding suit to exit interviews appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer May 10, 2018
Markelle Fultz's offseason improvements will greatly impact T.J. McConnell's future with Sixers
Both players are beloved by their coach and teammates, but the success of one could mean the end for the other.
ClutchPoints May 10, 2018
Sixers news: J.J. Redick, Marco Belinelli, T.J. McConnell hopeful to return next season
The Philadelphia 76ers will have a lot of decisions to make in the offseason, among them, the return of several role players who proved vital to their success this season. J.J. Redick’s one-year, $23 million experiment resulted in the best statistical season of his career, averaging 17.1 points per game in 46 percent from the […] The post Sixers news: J.J. Redick, Marco Belinelli, T.J. McConnell hopeful to return next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 9, 2018
Video: J.J. Redick upset T.J. McConnell took an open 3-pointer away from him
The Philadelphia 76ers could no longer afford to lose in their second-round series with the Boston Celtics. Down 3-1 in the series, the Sixers need to execute well on as many plays as possible, but that was not the case during one offensive set late in the first quarter of Game 5 when J.J. Redick was […] The post Video: J.J. Redick upset T.J. McConnell took an open 3-pointer away from him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers May 9, 2018
Sixers vs. Celtics: Game 5 Thread
Oh? Ya’ll thought we was done? Game Info When: 8 p.m. ET Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA Watch: TNT Listen: 97.5 The Fanatic Twitter: @Liberty_Ballers Starting Lineups (DISCLAIMER: These are projected. They will be updated as they are finalized.)Philadelphia 76ers G - Ben Simmons G - J.J. Redick G - T.J. McConnell F - Dario Saric C - Joel Embiid Boston Celtics G - Terry Rozier G - Marcus Smart F - Jayson Tatum F - Al Horford C - Aron Baynes
ClutchPoints May 9, 2018
Sixers’ T.J. McConnell recalls negative encounter with Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently landed in some hot water after voicing his planned reluctance to help out rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph. This has further increased the negative stigma that has surrounded Roethlisberger’s personality throughout his career. The notion of the veteran’s cold demeanor has been confirmed by Philadelphia 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell. According […] The post Sixers’ T.J. McConnell recalls negative encounter with Ben Roethlisberger appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer May 9, 2018
ESPN's Michael Wilbon goes on angry rant about T.J. McConnell
"I believe the Sixers are going to become hateable for the rest of the nation very soon."
Liberty Ballers May 8, 2018
T.J. McConnell energizes Sixers in Game 4 win
McConnell jumped into Philly's starting lineup to wake up the offense, fight on defense, and get Ben Simmons going off the ball. T.J. McConnell happened. That's how we'll look back at the Philadelphia 76ers' 103-92 Game 4 win against the Boston Celtics. As Dario Saric got back on track with 25 points while the team grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and won the turnover battle eight to 15, it was a huge boost from McConnell's injection into the starting lineup that helped power the Sixers to a win. In 38 minutes, he finished with the second-best plus/minus on the team at +18 thanks to a...
