Morning Sixers: June 27th, 2022
Recapping news on James Harden, PJ Tucker and more as we're now just a few days away from the start of free agency.
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Podcast: Sixers acquire De'Anthony Melton
Rich and I break down the Sixers draft day acquisition of De'Anthony Melton: what he adds to the team, what role he can fill, and how that impacts what moves the Sixers can make for the rest of the offseason.
Sixers acquire De'Anthony Melton for Danny Green, 23rd overall pick
The Sixers traded Danny Green and the 23rd overall pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for De'Anthony Melton. What are the Sixers getting in Melton, how does he fit alongside Harden and Maxey, and where does that leave their pursuit of other trades or free agent signings?
Sixers draft guide, part 2 of 2: The prospects
My 2022 Sixers-focused big board, statistical deep dives, and thoughts on various prospects who could be selected by the Sixers with the 23rd overall pick.
Sixers draft guide, part 1 of 2: rumor and mock draft roundup
Rounding up the latest news, trade rumors, and mock draft selections as we get ready for tonight's NBA draft.
What should the Sixers prioritize in James Harden contract negotiations?
What should the Sixers prioritize as they prepare to negotiate a long-term contract with former MVP James Harden?
The Sixers have the 23rd pick in the draft...explained
Following Brooklyn's decision to defer the pick, the Sixers will now have the 23rd pick in the NBA draft later this month. Have any questions on where that leaves the Sixers, or why it took this long to find that out? This explainer is here for you.
Podcast: Embiid All-NBA, Doc staying, and Jimmy Butler's dominance
Doc Rivers won't be the Lakers' next head coach, Joel Embiid made the All-NBA Second Team for the fourth time in the last five years, and former Sixer Jimmy Butler gave an all-time playoff performance in Miami's Game 6 win over the Celtics.
Philadelphia 76ers offseason primer: draft picks, salary cap breakdown, and more
Are you uncertain what draft picks the Sixers can trade? Or where they stand in terms of the salary cap? Can they use Danny Green's non-guaranteed contract as a trade chip? Today's primer is aimed at clarifying those questions so we can kick off our offseason coverage.
Podcast: Sixers offseason preview
Rich and I kick off our offseason coverage, going over who we expect to return, what will happen with the draft pick, and more.
The Sixers season ended in a whimper, and I don't know how to come to grips with that
The Sixers coming back from down 0-2 to beat the Heat was always going to be tough, so why did this one sting so much? It largely comes down to 2 reasons -- an unacceptable lack of effort and a frightening level of uncertainty.
Podcast: The Sixers season is over
The Sixers' season came to an end in embarrassing fashion, with a pair of lifeless losses to the Miami Heat which left more questions than answers. Rich and I try to make sense of the Sixers' pathetic second-round performance.
Do or die tonight for the Sixers in Game 6
With their season on the line, the Sixers will take on the Heat tonight in Game 6 in Philadelphia. Miami leads the series 3 games to 2.
Well, that was embarrassing
The Sixers didn't show up for a pivotal Game 5. I don't get it.
Sixers can't rely on James Harden bailing them out like in Game 4
James Harden's 16 fourth quarter points helped the Sixers close out Miami in Game 4, but it masked how much the Sixers struggled to get the ball to Embiid in the post down the stretch.
Podcast: Sixers tie up the series with the Heat
Joel Embiid lost the MVP to Nikola Jokic once again, but the Sixers bounced back to win a pair of games against the Miami Heat to even their series 2-2. Rich and I break it all down and discuss what to expect as the series returns to Miami for the pivotal Game 5.
