Reports claim Toronto Raptors PG Kyle Lowry is attracting interest from many title-contending teams – including the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers – with the six-time All-Star said to be more interested in a move back home to Philly, should the right trade scenario unfold between now and the March 25 deadline. His agent Mark Bartelstein has denied these claims. Continue reading
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NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets, Magic host Cavaliers
Two more NBA match previews as the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) attempt to earn successive victories over the Charlotte Hornets (2-4), while two Eastern Conference sides with 4-2 records to start the new season clash as the Orlando Magic host a Cleveland Cavaliers team who have caught critics by surprise so far. Who will start the new week with wins in their games? Continue reading
NBA Previews: Pacers-Cavaliers, Wizards-Bulls and Magic-76ers on New Year’s Eve
Read on for three NBA previews ahead of New Year’s Eve, as the 2020-21 season continues. Philadelphia will hope for another big performance by their star center Joel Embiid away to the unbeaten Orlando Magic (4-0), while Indiana and Washington target responses after suffering preventable defeats in their respective games against the Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls next. Continue reading
NBA releases 2020-21 preseason schedule, set to begin December 11
As the NBA gears up for the quickest turnaround in league history next month, a 49-game preseason schedule was announced overnight with some intriguing storylines and matchups to keep an eye on as all 30 teams report for training camp with games coming in December. Continue reading
NBA free agency Q&A: Giannis’ future, potential movers and 2020-21 season
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With the new 2020-21 season set to start on December 22, I spoke to LA Clippers fan and NBA expert Jack Brown after a whirlwind finish to the previous campaign from the Orlando bubble – discussing topics including: free agency options, various head coaching moves and more too.
76ers exec Marc Eversley agrees deal to become Chicago Bulls GM
Philadelphia 76ers executive Marc Eversley has agreed a deal to become the Chicago Bulls GM, succeeding Gar Forman as part of their reshaped front office – they are eager to build for long-term success after stagnation in recent years. Continue reading
Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons healthy, if NBA season is cleared to resume
According to a recent report, the All-Star guard’s lower back injury has ‘all but dissipated’, with the Philadelphia 76ers (39-26) expecting him to make his return whenever play does return after the pandemic is over and sport cleared to resume.
Injury update: Kelly Oubre Jr to miss rest of season, while Embiid’s shoulder not as bad as first feared
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, while Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s shoulder sprain is not believed to be as bad as initially feared.
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Orlando Magic confirm 2017 no.1 draft pick Markelle Fultz ready for training camp
Markelle Fultz will feature as part of Orlando Magic’s training camp next week, the team have confirmed. Having traded for the 2017 number one pick this February after a tumultuous stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, there is renewed optimism the 21-year-old will flourish among new surroundings following two NBA seasons which saw him play just 33 games. Continue reading
