And-Ones: 2013 Draft, Bennett, Embiid
2017/01/and-ones-2013-draft-bennett-embiid.htmlJoel Embiid has been impressive lately, though that doesn't mean the Sixers will lift his minutes restriction this year, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (Twitter link).
Pelicans Rumors: Davis, Moore, Holiday, Benson
2016/11/pelicans-rumors-davis-moore-holiday-benson.htmlShooting guard E'Twaun Moore is grateful to have some job security after playing for three other organizations during his first five years in the league, Cody Taylor of Basketball Insiders writes. … The dispute surfaced when Pelicans owner Tom Benson sought to remove ownership shares of the teams from the inheritance of his daughter, Renee Benson, and his grandchildren.
Colangelo: “Not A Chance” Sixers Tank This Season
2016/11/colangelo-not-a-chance-sixers-tank-this-season.htmlAt 0-3, the team is off to another slow start this season, but GM Bryan Colangelo tells Tom Moore of The Bucks County Courier Times there's "no chance" Philadelphia will tank this season and look toward the future once again. … Although the GM made his comments to Moore prior to Tuesday's trade with the Thunder, that deal showed how the Sixers can attempt to mend the holes on this year's roster without sacrificing the franchise's long-term prospects.
Western Notes: Goodwin, Motiejunas, Thibodeau
2016/10/western-notes-goodwin-motiejunas-thibodeau.htmlAfter opting for continuity a year ago, Pelicans GM Dell Demps brought in plenty of new talent this offseason, including Solomon Hill, E'Twaun Moore, and Langston Galloway. … With Tom Thibodeau beginning his first campaign as coach/executive with the Timberwolves, Chris Mannix of The Vertical examines the challenges ahead and the impact Thibs will have on the franchise.
Atlantic Notes: Sullinger, Okafor, Knicks
2016/07/atlantic-notes-sullinger-okafor-knicks.htmlOkafor responded to a story by Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times that he and his handlers were upset that Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo listened to offers for the second-year power forward.
Draft Rumors: Sixers, Wolves, Murray, Raptors
2016/06/draft-rumors-sixers-wolves-murray-raptors.htmlColangelo added that Philadelphia is "entertaining discussions" about packaging the 24th and 26th overall picks in a deal to move up in the draft (Twitter link via Tom Moore of Calkins Media).
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Bulls
2016/06/offseason-outlook-chicago-bulls-4.htmlE'Twaun Moore ($980,431)… The Timberwolves, who hired ex-Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, are one of the teams reportedly interested in his services.
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Sixers, Murray, Bender
2016/06/atlantic-notes-simmons-sixers-murray-bender.html1 pick in this year's draft, may prefer to be a Laker, but he "has no issue" with the idea of being selected by the Sixers, a source close to the player tells Tom Moore of The Bucks County Courier Times. … Sixers VP of player personnel Marc Eversley indicated on Thursday that the team has yet to make a decision on how it will use that first overall pick, but according to Moore, multiple sources suggest Philadelphia is leaning toward Simmons over Brandon Ingram and others.
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Workout, Carlesimo, Brown
2016/05/sixers-notes-embiid-workout-carlesimo-brown.htmlDon't expect to see Sixers center Joel Embiid in this year's summer league, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Moore said a source called Embiid's participation "unlikely," even though new GM Bryan Colangelo mentioned it as a possibility late last month.
Sixers Notes: Colangelo, Brown, Embiid
2016/04/sixers-notes-colangelo-brown-embiid.htmlWhen asked about the Sixers' offseason priorities, Brown indicated finding a point guard was at the top of the team's list, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … "It's always: What are you doing with your point guard? That's the most important position," Brown told Moore.
Brett Brown Not Assured Of Keeping Sixers Job?
2016/04/brett-brown-not-assured-of-keeping-sixers-job.htmlA source told Tom Moore of Calkins Media that only a 50% chance exists that Brown will be the coach of the team to start the season, with only a 20% chance that he finishes the 2016/17 campaign, but Colangelo made comments indicating otherwise on The Comcast Network's "Breakfast on Broad" show this morning (video link), as Derek Bodner of Philadelphia magazine relays. … Brown signed an extension that carries through the 2018/19 season the same week in December the Sixers hired Jerry Colangelo, Bryan's father, and it didn't sit well with Jerry Colangelo that the deal with Brown was already in place, the source told Moore.
Fallout From Sixers Front Office Change
2016/04/fallout-from-sixers-front-office-change.htmlThe Sixers were planning to announce after the season that Hinkie would be in charge of analytics and that they were bringing someone else into the front office, a league source told Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link).
Eastern Notes: Embiid, Frye, D-League
2016/03/eastern-notes-embiid-frye-d-league.htmlThe Sixers allowed Joel Embiid to delay his surgery last offseason so the big man could enjoy his summer, Tom Moore of Calkins Media reports. … "It's the tail wagging the dog," a league source told Moore.
Atlantic Notes: Hinkie, Horford, Fredette
2016/02/sixers-considering-reduced-role-sam-hinkie.htmlOne source told Tom Moore of Calkins Media that he believes the Sixers will hire someone new to run day-to-day basketball operations under chairman of basketball ops Jerry Colangelo, bumping GM Sam Hinkie into an analytics-only role, perhaps before the regular season is over. … Moore speculates that the new day-to-day front office voice might be Bryan Colangelo, Jerry's son, and the scribe hears conflicting rumors of whether or not Danny Ferry is a candidate to join the Sixers.
Atlantic Notes: Sampson, Embiid, Olynyk
2016/02/atlantic-notes-sampson-embiid-olynyk.htmlGM Sam Hinkie referred to a new deal with Sampson as a possibility but also acknowledged the chance that another team claims him, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (on Twitter).
Sixers ‘Gauging Interest’ in Jahlil Okafor
2016/02/sixers-gauging-interest-in-jahlil-okafor.html8:44pm: The Sixers are "gauging interest" in rookie center Jahlil Okafor before Thursday's trade deadline, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … 9:25pm: The Heat could be a possible trading partner, Moore writes in a full story, citing a report from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that the team expressed interest in Okafor earlier this season.
Atlantic Notes: Teague, Schröder, Embiid, Knicks
2016/02/atlantic-notes-teague-schroder-embiid-knicks.htmlEmbiid has traveled to Qatar for "a kick-start to the next phase" of his rehab process, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
And-Ones: Celtics, Sixers, Bender, Free Agency
2016/02/celtics-nets-pick-available-trade.htmlBrett Brown understands the Sixers front office has the task of improving the team for the future, and the roster he has isn't exactly a coach's dream, but he would prefer that Philadelphia stands pat at the trade deadline, as he told Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The ability to match competing bids in the summer, an understanding of the player's contract demands from the extension window, and low rookie scale salaries are reasons why soon-to-be restricted free agents are intriguing trade candidates, SB Nation's Tom Ziller posits, offering a few names as particularly interesting cases.
Sixers Notes: Colangelo, Saric, Noel, Smith
2016/02/sixers-notes-colangelo-saric-noel-smith.htmlPhiladelphia is still attempting to successfully blend the talents of big men Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor, a process that would be easier if Noel could play power forward more effectively, according to Colangelo, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter links). … The executive admitted that the franchise would need to make a decision regarding its big men for the future, Moore relays.
Ish Smith Trade Fallout: Noel, D’Antoni, Holiday
2015/12/mike-dantoni-wanted-ish-smith-on-sixers.htmlThe Sixers had interest in re-signing Ish Smith this past summer before he signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Wizards in September, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Nerlens Noel loved playing with Smith last year, so the move will likely please the big man, Moore notes (on Twitter).
Sixers Meet With Chuck Hayes, John Lucas III
2015/12/sixers-meet-with-chuck-hayes-john-lucas.html10:37pm: Brown confirmed that he spoke with Hayes and Lucas, though he cautioned that the team hasn't made any decision about signing them, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter links).
Atlantic Notes: Hollins, Hinkie, Johnson
2015/12/billy-king-says-lionel-hollins-job-safe-for-now.htmlSam Hinkie is still Sixers GM, but the addition of Jerry Colangelo to the front office depletes his power to the point that it's as if he's not there anymore, a source told Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Fallout From Sixers Hiring Of Jerry Colangelo
2015/12/fallout-from-sixers-hiring-of-jerry-colangelo.htmlStill, owner Josh Harris insists not much will be different, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (on Twitter). … Harris admitted to reporters that he's frustrated amid the team's slow start, Moore tweets, and that he hopes that Colangelo will expedite the team's rebuilding process, notes Dan Gelston of The Associated Press (Twitter link).
Sixers Likely To Sign Brett Brown To Extension
2015/12/sixers-likely-to-sign-brett-brown-to-extension.html4:41pm: Brown confirmed to reporters that the sides are heavily in engaged in talks, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link).
Atlantic Notes: Galloway, Mickey, Rozier, Young
2015/11/langston-galloway-took-comfort-in-two-year-deal.htmlThe Sixers are well-positioned with lots of draft assets, but luck will play a prominent role in how well their rebuilding plan works, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media examines.