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• Elton Brand makes definitive statement about trading Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons
What’s next for Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers? After being swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, Sixers general manager Elton Brand is now staring this question right in the face. Has “The Process” worked? Injuries played role in Philly’s early exit from the […]
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• 76ers' Simmons (knee) leaves game vs. Wizards
In the 76ers' game vs. the Wizards, Ben Simmons left in the third quarter with a left knee injury and was joined by Sixers general manager Elton Brand in the locker room....2020
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• Sixers coaching staff facing 20 percent salary reduction
As the NBA’s season continues to be suspended due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic plaguing the world, we have absolutely no idea when it will be business per usual around the Association. What we do know is that everything is up in the air as the United States attempts to contain the outbreak. Unfortunately for certain Sixers coaches and front office personnel, this uncertainty could follow...2020
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• Injury to Ben Simmons should not give Sixers’ HC Brett Brown a pass
Even before star point guard Ben Simmons went down with a back injury during the 76ers’ blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night, Philadelphia was in shambles. Philly entered that game with a horrendous 9-19 road record, proving that it cannot rely on what has been an increasingly frustrated fan base to pull out of the rut that has been the 2019-20 season. News on Tuesday that Simmons su...2020
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• Sixers star Josh Richardson to be sidelined at least two weeks
In the midst of a difficult stretch that has seen them go 6-7 over their past 13 games, the Philadelphia 76ers are going to be without star wing Josh Richardson for the foreseeable future. Richardson suffered a hamstring injury early in Wednesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, it will force the talented player out for at least the next two weeks. This most ...2020
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• Elton Brand: ‘To Be Determined’ If Markelle Fultz Plays Again This Season
Markelle Fultz‘s injury status continues to be unclear. After being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome earlier this month, the information on his progress has been limited. Sixers GM Elton Brand says he expects to have an update on Fultz “in a few weeks,” according to Amico Hoops. Brand also said that it’s still “to be determined” […]
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• Rajon Rondo eyeing GM or coaching job after playing career
Now that he is on the back nine of his NBA career, Rajon Rondo is already thinking about what move might be next for him. Addressing reporters Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard, who remains out with a hand injury, was asked if he had thought about coaching upon the end of his playing days. Rondo replied that being a coach, general manager or president were all of interest to him, per Lakers r...2018
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• Elton Brand downplays rumors, says Markelle Fultz's health is 'sole focus'
Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand weighed in on the Markelle Fultz drama Wednesday, saying the team is only focused on the second-year guard’s health at this point. Anything else, Brand says, is “just noise.” Fultz’s season-plus with the 76ers since being taken the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has been a perplexing disappointment. The beleaguered 20-year-old is presently a...2018
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• 76ers respond to Markelle Fultz’s agent ordering him to see specialist
Markelle Fultz is scheduled to see a shoulder specialist next week and will not take part in team activities until after he is evaluated, and all of this sounds like it is news to the Philadelphia 76ers. Fultz’s agent, Raymond Brothers, confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday that he — not the 76ers — advised Fultz to meet with a specialist. Fultz played seven minutes during Monday’s win over the Phoenix Sun...2018
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• Joel Embiid had funny reaction to Elton Brand hire
The Philadelphia 76ers recently hired Elton Brand as the general manager, but Joel Embiid might need a few moments to stop laughing about their history.Derek Bodner of The Athletic shared Embiid’s reaction to the news, and it probably doesn’t conjure up great memories for Brand. During the 2015-16 season, they were teammates in Philly. Although Embiid didn’t officially appear in a game for the Six...2018