Tag: Philadelphia 76ers
After failing to make it with the Philadelphia 76ers, three players have stood out by gaining traction with new franchises as solid contributors. Chad Smith sheds some light on how these individuals have changed the narrative of their careers.
A familiar name is back at the top of the Defensive Player of the Year rankings with established contenders and youthful upstarts nipping at his heels.
Before the season, Basketball Insiders identified five statistics that could be worth watching in the 2019-20 season. Quinn Davis revisits those five to see how they have looked over the season’s first month.
With Raul Neto, Trey Burke and Josh Richardson playing well in the absence of Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers will have a decision to make at backup point guard. Quinn Davis breaks down what each can bring to the table.
Two weeks into the regular season, perennial candidates are leading the race for Defensive Player of the Year. But a new candidate has emerged, as have several other multi-positional defenders; Jack Winter examines who exactly has put themselves in the running for the award.
While the Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns tussle was the headliner, the physicality of the 76ers was a theme throughout their game against Minnesota. Quinn Davis breaks down what was working for them on offense and defense and examines how that physicality could prove crucial to their success going forward.
Drew Maresca continues Basketball Insiders’ series on the season’s biggest surprises as he examines the Atlantic Division.
For a day, a Joel Embiid vs. Karl-Anthony Towns fight was the center of the NBA universe. Drew Mays has a recap before anointing the bout’s winners and losers.
While rumors continue to swirl around Andre Iguodala, odds are the Grizzlies will take their time in moving the 35-year-old. Chad Smith examines which teams could prove a potential landing spot for the veteran forward.
On opening night, the 76ers showed their potential on the defensive end. Quinn Davis breaks down what went right and where they still might have room to improve.
