NBA Power Rankings: Top 10 Available Free Agents

The NBA never sleeps and it has been an interesting summer in the league already. The NBA Draft ushered in a whole new crop of young talent into the league and there are some lofty expectations for guys like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller. Summer League in Vegas is winding down and some […]

Epic NBA Contract Fails: Ranking The NBA's Five Worst Current Contracts

As the free agent market heats up, NBA salaries continue to soar. While some franchises find their team's "missing piece" in free agency, some organizations make huge mistakes by shelling out massive contracts to players that are destined to underperform. Former contracts such as Chandler Parsons getting $94 million and Eddy Curry getting $60 million […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Forwards That Should Retire During The Offseason

A successful basketball career can be grueling for even the finest NBA athletes. That's especially true of the forward position, which can inflict lots of damage on a player's body. The following NBA forwards have done a remarkable job to stick around for this long, but it might be time to hang it up. With […]

Shocking NBA Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Worst Draft Picks of All Time

A draft bust is typically characterized by a player's inability to make a meaningful impact on their team, despite being selected with a high NBA draft pick. These players may struggle with various aspects of their game, such as skill development, adapting to the NBA's level of competition, or staying healthy. Their underperformance or lack […]

Mac McClung Hoping To Land An NBA Contract

Guard Mac McClung is hopeful of playing in the NBA next season. The 24-year-old is an unrestricted free agent after spending last season in the 76ers organization, becoming the G League champion and even winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. "We'll see," McClung told Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. "I am in free agency right now, […]

NBA Offseason: Losers From 2023 NBA Free Agency

NBA fans waited all year long for the start of the free agency period, and they were not disappointed. While next year's class has arguably more talent, a fair amount of impactful moves still went down this summer. And just like every year, there were a lot of winners and losers. Some teams improved considerably […]

P.J. Tucker Has Come Up In Trade Discussions

Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker has been included in trade discussions with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Clippers reportedly like the way that Tucker can guard multiple positions and take on the opposing team's top scorer. As of right now, the two sides remain at a stalemate regarding a […]

Fantasy Basketball Strategy: Analyzing and Projecting Usage Rates

Usage rate is best defined as an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the floor. In its simplest form, it measures how many of a team's total possessions a player ends by way of a free throw, field goal, or turnover. In layman's terms, it tells us who […]

2023-24 NBA Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Basketball

Welcome to the slower part of the offseason, Rotoballers! The NBA Draft has come and gone. All of the prospects showcased their skills in the various summer leagues and now we wait for training camp and preseason. With that being said, we're going to take a look at the top 50 rookies this season for […]

James Harden Expected At Training Camp Regardless Of Trade

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden still hasn't changed his mind about a trade and Daryl Morey is committed to finding a deal good enough to get him out of town. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, however, the veteran superstar is still expected to report to training camp if he hasn't been dealt by […]

Daryl Morey "Attempting To Honor" James Harden's Trade Request

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is trying to accommodate James Harden's trade request but only at the right price. "If we don't get either a very good player or something we can turn into a very good player, then we're just not going to do it," Morey said to 97.5 The Fanatic. […]

Filip Petrusev Signs Two-Year Deal With 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Filip Petrusev to a two-year deal after being drafted by the team back in the 2021 NBA Draft. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the deal is partially guaranteed for the 2023-24 season and not guaranteed for the season after that. The Serbia native played in 72 games overseas last […]

Sell The Team! The Five Worst Owners In The NBA

Owning an NBA team isn't for everyone. While all owners in the National Basketball Association are uber-wealthy, perhaps not all of them were cut out to run professional basketball franchises. In this article, we'll discuss five owners that aren't up to the task. The NBA is no stranger to owners who have struggled to achieve […]

James Harden Says Relationship With Sixers Is Fractured

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been requesting a trade from the organization for weeks. The 33-year-old is extremely upset with how the organization has handled his trade request. The plan was for Harden to opt-in to his player option and he'd work alongside the ownership to find a trade partner. The All-Star guard has […]

Joel Embiid Is Ready To Win

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was recently asked about his future aspirations in the league. The superstar center said that he's ready to do whatever it takes to win a championship. He continued by saying whether it's in Philly or elsewhere that he wants to have a chance to win. That being said, the pressure […]

NBA One-Hit Wonders: Players That Had One Great Season

One-hit wonders aren't strictly confined to the music industry. The one-season wonder is definitely one of the most fascinating phenomena in sports. A player who plays significantly over their abilities for one season or during a stretch of a season. There have been many examples of one-season wonders in sports, like for example, the NFL. […]

DJ Steward Leads All Scorers Against Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers guard DJ Steward turned in the best performance of his summer during the last summer league game for the team. Against the Pelicans, he dropped 36 points, six assists, five rebounds, and one steal while shooting 13-for-20 from the floor and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. Steward is still looking to land on […]

The 25 Coolest Nicknames In NBA History

From the fiery "Black Mamba" to the mesmerizing "Magic," the NBA has been a canvas for some of the most captivating and unforgettable nicknames ever conceived. These monikers have transcended the realm of sports, becoming part of popular culture and forever etched in basketball history. From the golden era of the game to the modern […]

Jaden Springer Scores 29 Points On Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer has certainly helped his case to earn minutes in the rotation with his play during the Summer League. On Thursday, Springer went 8-of-16 from the floor with 29 points, three rebounds, and three assists in the loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The 20-year-old has spent a majority of his two […]

Terquavion Smith Drops 20 Points

Philadelphia 76ers guard Terquavion Smith has proven to be a consistent scorer during his Summer League action. The 20-year-old went 7-of-10 from the floor for 20 points with three rebounds and three assists during Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Smith will be on a two-way contract this season, which means he'll probably […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

No Movement On Deal Involving James Harden

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, there hasn't been any movement surrounding a potential deal for Sixers guard James Harden. The 33-year-old remains adamant he wants out of Philadelphia. However, the team can take its time. Of course, there's always a chance Harden changes his mind and stays with the organization. But with a few months […]

10 Surprising NBA Greats That Never Won The MVP Award

The NBA MVP award is the ultimate recognition of an individual's brilliance on the court. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner each year, which means there is a select group of players who, despite their outstanding contributions, never received the prestigious honor of being named the NBA's Most Valuable Player. This article dives into […]

D.J. Steward Scores Team-High 24 Points In Loss To Dallas

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard D.J. Steward was the team's head honcho offensively in Monday's Summer League matchup against the Mavericks, scoring a team-high 24 points in 25 minutes off the bench in a 111-103 loss. He hit three three-point bombs with five attempts and finished 8-for-16 overall from the field while dishing out a pair […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]

Sixers Match Offer Sheet For Paul Reed

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed will have his offer sheet matched by the team with just a little over an hour to spare, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 24-year-old has become a fan favorite in Philly and one of the best backup bigs the team has had behind Joel Embiid. If the team […]

Jaden Springer Leads All Scorers With 23 Points Versus Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jaden Springer was the top scorer as the Sixers beat the Knicks 110-101 in the NBA Summer League on Saturday. He shot 8-for-14 from the field and 2-for-6 from downtown en route to 23 points. Springer wrapped up his line with three rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. The 20-year-old […]

Paul Reed Jr. Signs Offer Sheet With Utah

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free agent forward/center Paul Reed Jr. signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 69 games in Philadelphia last season. However, he showed signs of life by averaging 13.5 points, 9.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The smaller summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Sacramento have come and gone, and the Las Vegas Summer League has finally kicked off as of Friday! NBA Fans get their little taste of basketball mid-summer as they watch their favorite team's young players battle it out for a spot on a roster while the […]

Montrezl Harrell Returning To Philadelphia

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, forward Montrezl Harrell will be returning to the Philadelphia 76ers after all. The veteran big man will sign a one-year deal that will make him the third big on the roster after the team also signed Mo Bamba. This move seems a bit confusing since they have yet to […]