What a season this has been for the Philadelphia 76ers. After a disappointing 2012 – 2013 season when the team expected the former All – Star center Andrew Bynum to make the difference and put the team into a championship route and after the Sixers saw another All – Star, Andre Iguodala, departing for Golden State, the team started off the season really well. With no true star … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers losing streak reaches historic number
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Sixers will deal Evan Turner; Bobcats and Spurs are front-runners
(UPDATE: Evan Turner traded to Pacers) Evan Turner probably doesn't fit into Philadelphia's long term plans. He's likely to be traded by Thursday when the NBA Trade Deadline expires, and a scorer such as Turner will be in demand. When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Evan Turner #2 overall out of Ohio State in 2010, they thought they were selecting a franchise cornerstone. … [Read more...] about Sixers will deal Evan Turner; Bobcats and Spurs are front-runners
Michael Carter-Williams – Best Rookie In The NBA This Season
The race for the Rookie of the Year award this season is continuing to evolve. Two rookies are the strongest candidates, Victor Oladipo and Michael Carter-Williams. Nonetheless, judging from the respective performances of those two rookies, we can fairly say that Carter-Williams has the upper hand. … [Read more...] about Michael Carter-Williams – Best Rookie In The NBA This Season
Philadelphia 76ers season depends on Andrew Bynum’s health
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The Philadelphia 76ers made a major splash in the off-season by trading Andre Iguodala for Andrew Bynum in a four-team deal. The Sixers are … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers season depends on Andrew Bynum’s health
2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
It’s almost that time of year again. Wait, is it? But football hasn’t even started its regular season yet? In less than three months, the NBA will be tipping-off the 2012-2013 season when the Boston Celtics travel to Miami to take on LeBron James and the Heat. With all that said, let’s take a look at 10 questions surrounding next season. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 NBA Preview – 10 Questions
Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
There is no denying that Dwight Howard is a superstar and superstars only come around every so often. Teams are rarely willing to trade their superstar unless it's for another superstar or a group of solid players and draft picks. That being said, I have no words for what took place last night. … [Read more...] about Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
76ers amnesty Elton Brand, will Bulls do the same with Boozer?
The Philadelphia 76ers will release former All-Star Elton Brand under the league's amnesty clause, according to ESPN: The move to release Brand will be necessitated by the expected signing of free-agent guard Nick Young and the planned re-signing of center Spencer Hawes. Teams that did not use their one-time amnesty clause last season can waive one player via the amnesty … [Read more...] about 76ers amnesty Elton Brand, will Bulls do the same with Boozer?
Despite playoff run, Philadelphia 76ers have off-season questions
As the eight seed in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers nearly pulled off consecutive upsets to advance to the league finals. Despite that post-season run, the Sixers enter the off-season with several off-season questions as they hope to build towards next year. … [Read more...] about Despite playoff run, Philadelphia 76ers have off-season questions
NBA Playoffs: May the toughest team win
There has been nothing pretty about the series between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. The past few games have been rather rough to watch. Both teams have scored less than 20 points in a quarter in 17 times so far in this series. And we are going to a Game 7, back in Boston on Friday night. This series has been trademarked by great (and I mean great) defense and … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: May the toughest team win
NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance
For a second I thought I was watching Kevin Garnett, the MVP back when he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last night, Garnett put on of the best playoff performances and did something no Boston Celtic has ever done in their rich history. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance
