Sixers say Joel Embiid has begun individualized strength and conditioning work but is not on the court yet. Will be evaluated again in approximately one week. VJ Edgecombe did not participate in practice. Status for tomorrow TBD. Kelly Oubre Jr. “is back.”
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers will play on Saturday night, however, Jonathan Kuminga is listed on the injury report. So, is Kuminga playing tonight vs. the 76ers? Kuminga has dealt with injuries this season, but he recently made his debut with the Hawks. Overall, he has played three games with Atlanta since being traded […] The post Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight? Hawks vs. 76ers injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has missed the past three games due to a strained right oblique, will likely miss at least four more contests as a result of the injury, as Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice relays. According to Aaronson, the 76ers announced today that Embiid didn’t participate in Friday’s practice and has yet to […]
The Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks will face off Saturday at 6:00 PM ET at State Farm Arena, with both teams entering the game with notable injury concerns. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Paul George (league suspension), and Johni Broome (right knee surgery recovery). VJ Edgecombe remains doubtful due to […] The post 76ers vs Hawks injury report for March 7 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says Jared McCain’s consistency stands out most. Still, he’s learning a lot more about his second-year guard following the deadline trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Amidst injuries to the defending champions’ backcourt, McCain’s fit with the Thunder has been seamless. Through a dozen games, he’s averaging 11.8 points […] The post What Mark Daigneault learned about Thunder’s Jared McCain appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The trade 'completely blindsided' McCain, but there's a pep in his step with OKC
After the Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to six following a 118-89 victory against the Boston Celtics, head coach Charles Lee may have reminded Philadelphia 76ers fans of their old “trust the process” slogan. Injuries have been a consistent hurdle for the Hornets, which has limited their growth in the past. With a young […] The post Charles Lee goes full 76ers with ’embrace the process’ admission on Hornets’ hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sixers’ grip on the sixth seed is becoming tenuous as injuries and self-inflicted wounds abound.
Philadelphia 76ers (34-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (32-31, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta hosts Philadelphia aiming to extend its four-game home winning streak. The Hawks have gone 18-21 against Eastern Conference teams. Atlanta ranks third in the Eastern Conference with 51.8 points per game in the paint led by Jalen Johnson averaging 12.3. The 76ers are 21-20 against conference opponents. Philadelphia ranks sixth ...
The Spurs finish up the Rodeo Road Trip in Philly against the Sixers
Kawhi Leonard's time in Los Angeles might be coming to an end and a blockbuster deal that sends him to the Philadelphia 76ers makes a ton of sense for both sides.
Progress is a term Victor Wembanyama has not shied away from invoking since joining the San Antonio Spurs. Through his first two-plus seasons with the franchise, the generational talent has used the word in aspirational contexts. Following a blowout of the Philadelphia 76ers, Wemby has now noted his team’s strides twice in the last week. […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s warning to rest of NBA after Spurs’ 40-point demolition of 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBAEverything was going right for the Sixers forward…. at least on the court.
Devin Vassell had the second highest game plus-minus in franchise history
Walker logged 22 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during the 76res' 106-102 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
It’s not quite a must-win, but the Sixers could really use a victory against a tanking Jazz team.
VJ Edgecombe missed the Philadelphia 76ers' 106-102 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night with a lower back bruise. Edgecombe suffered the injury on Tuesday night against the Spurs. Edgecombe is averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists on the year. Joel Embiid also sat out the last game of a scheduled three-game rest on Wednesday with a strained right oblique.
The Atlanta Hawks dominated the struggling Milwaukee Bucks to earn their fifth straight win on Wednesday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 23 points, Onyeka Okongwu had 21, while Jalen Johnson added 20 and nine assists as they move above .500 for the first since December. The Hawks were 15-12 after a Dec. 14 […] The post Hawks repel struggling Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia 76ers continue navigating a difficult stretch of the season, and Tyrese Maxey recently addressed how the team is fighting through a depleted roster. The 76ers have battled injuries, the Joel Embiid injury situation, and the suspension of Paul George while trying to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference. After Wednesday night’s narrow victory, […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey gets real on Philadelphia’s undermanned struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The short-handed Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102 after Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds left in the game on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey had 25 points, Jabari Walker had 22, and Grimes finished with 16, while they played without Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, and suspended Paul George. On the […] The post Grimes’ clutch free throws lift 76ers survive Jazz 106-102 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .