Sixers Rumors: McConnell, Roster, Embiid, Stauskas
2015/10/sixers-rumors-mcconnell-roster-embiid-stauskas.htmlBrown said keeping just three point guards on the roster will be "tricky" if Wroten and Marshall aren't available at the start of the season, tweets Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Eastern Notes: Monroe, Robinson, Harrellson
2015/10/marc-lasry-was-key-in-bucks-pitch-to-greg-monroe.htmlThe Sixers should let go of Furkan Aldemir, who's ceiling is already apparent, and instead keep undrafted rookie Christian Wood for the regular season because of Wood's superior upside, opines Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Such a move would entail a financial sacrifice, since Aldemir has a fully guaranteed salary of nearly $2.837MM while Wood is only assured of $50K, as Moore points out.
Atlantic Notes: Sloan, Fisher, Sixers
2015/10/donald-sloan-fighting-for-spot.htmlNerlens Noel and new addition Jahlil Okafor experienced some growing pains Thursday as they failed to mesh as well as they had two nights before, and Sixers coach Brett Brown admitted, "We're going to have this conversation for a while, growing these two guys," observes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Brown expects Kendall Marshall and Tony Wroten to miss at least the next month as they continue to recover from their injuries, Moore notes in the same piece, further jumbling the point guard picture for the Sixers, who have six point guards on their preseason roster.
Top Bloggers: Jason Patt On The Bulls
2015/10/top-bloggers-jason-patt-on-the-bulls.htmlInstead of looking to upgrade the position, the Bulls opted to just roll with Aaron Brooks, Kirk Hinrich and E'Twaun Moore to fill that spot. … Hoops Rumors: The franchise is apparently banking on the coaching change from Tom Thibodeau to Fred Hoiberg making a big impact in the standings since the team's roster is essentially intact from a season ago.
Sixers Notes: Hinkie, Embiid, Brown, Landry
2015/10/josh-harris-still-backs-rebuilding-supports-embiid-pick.htmlHarris is still supportive of GM Sam Hinkie, pointing to the work he's done via trade, and he doesn't question the team's decision to draft Joel Embiid third overall last year despite the fact that he's likely to miss a second season in a row because of his ailing right foot, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media observes (All Twitter links). … He's an incredible player development person," Harris said, according to Moore (Twitter links).
Atlantic Notes: Ross, Nets, Turner, Sixers
2015/09/atlantic-notes-ross-nets-turner-sixers.htmlSixers GM Sam Hinkie said that the team tried to make a bigger splash in free agency this summer than it did, but many of the better players didn't change teams, Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (Twitter links). … However, the GM is happy with the organization's progress, saying that it feels like "night and day" from when training camp began two seasons ago, Moore adds.
Sixers Notes: Leonard, Brown, Okafor, Stauskas
2015/09/sixers-notes-leonard-brown-okafor-stauskas.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown reiterated Wednesday that he has no intention of getting out of his contract before it's up at the end of the 2016/17 season and again indicated a lack of a desire to push the team for an extension, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media details. … 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor "a tremendous challenge," given their positional overlap, and said that while trade acquisition Nik Stauskas has plenty of potential, he "has a long ways to go," as Moore notes in the same piece.
Eastern Notes: Embiid, D-League, Bulls
2015/08/eastern-notes-embiid-d-league-bulls.htmlSixers GM Sam Hinkie noted that while Joel Embiid adhered to the prescribed recovery plan for his injured right foot, the team would have liked the center to be more focused at times regarding his rehab, Tom Moore of Calkins Media writes.
Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Valanciunas, Mickey
2015/08/atlantic-notes-embiid-valanciunas-mickey.htmlI don't have anything to announce," Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (on Twitter).
Sixers Rumors: Embiid, Surgery, Richardson
2015/08/sixers-rumors-embiid-surgery-richardson.htmlEmbiid's surgery was supposed to take place “in the next 7-10 days," according to a July 11th press release issued by the Sixers, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Moore also points out that Embiid's recovery time was originally estimated at five to nine months after his June 2014 surgery, in which two screws were implanted into his navicular bone.
Kings Notes: Cousins, Karl, Divac, Turkoglu
2015/08/kings-notes-cousins-karl-divac-turkoglu.htmlIt would appear, by the looks of the photo, that the meeting has taken place, but a simple photo hardly means the tension that reportedly had Cousins wanting out has disappeared, writes Matt Moore of CBSSports.com. … The Kings brought in noteworthy talent via free agency and Ben McLemore has the potential to take a leap forward, but the mix remains combustible, tempering all the reasons for optimism in Sacramento, SB Nation's Tom Ziller opines.
Atlantic Notes: Biyombo, Nets, Jones, Ledo
2015/07/raptors-immediately-appealed-to-biyombo.htmlIt's been nearly three weeks since the Sixers said Joel Embiid would have surgery on his foot within seven to 10 days, and the team's silence in that time raises no shortage of questions, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media examines.
Sixers Notes: Wroten, Bogans, Embiid
2015/07/sixers-notes-wroten-bogans-embiid.htmlTom Moore of the Calkins Media examines the news of Joel Embiid's latest setback from an optimistic point of view. … Moore argues that Embiid's missed time will allow the Sixers to see if Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor can co-exist on the floor together.
Sixers Notes: Embiid, Holmes, Okafor, Draft
2015/06/embiid-holmes-okafor.htmlThe Sixers are adopting a take-no-chances philosophy as they wait for news on Joel Embiid, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The best-case scenario, Moore writes, is that specialists decide Embiid just needs rest and will be available for most of the upcoming season.
And-Ones: Batum, Warriors, Sixers, Clippers
2015/06/warriors-sixers-clippers.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media (on Twitter) hears that the players union didn't like the Sixers trading for JaVale McGee at the deadline.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Winslow, Knicks
2015/06/atlantic-winslow-knicks.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media speculates what the team will do should either big man fall to them. … Moore notes that the team could easily trade down in the draft or make some other unexpected move, citing GM Sam Hinkie's unconventional approach in the past.
Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Russell, Scariolo
2015/06/atlantic-russell-scariolo.htmlDespite being waived by the franchise last September, Pierre Jackson says that he would like to play for the Sixers next season, Tom Moore of Calkins Media relays (Twitter link).
‘Legitimate Chance’ Joel Embiid Misses 2015/16
2015/06/legitimate-misses-season.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media isn't so sure that it won't affect the team's approach to some degree and lays out a few hypotheticals for the draft. … Moore speculates that the team's apparent enthusiasm for bringing over draft-and-stash prospect Dario Saric immediately stems from worry about Embiid in light of his latest exam.
Sixers Rumors: Saric, Embiid, Hinkie
2015/06/sixers-rumors-embiid.htmlRumors that the Sixers are trying to get draft-and-stash prospect Dario Saric to join the team next year could be a sign that patience is wearing thin in Philadelphia, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Moore speculates that ownership may be tiring of GM Sam Hinkie's long-term plan of losing games and collecting assets, which is leading to declining revenue and half-empty arenas on game nights.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Williams, Nash, Payne
2015/06/atlantic-sixers-williams.htmlFive second-round picks will give Sixers GM Sam Hinkie a lot of flexibility on draft night, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Moore expects the Sixers to be dealing on draft night, possibly trading two of the second-round choices for a late first-rounder.
Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Sixers, Portis
2015/05/atlantic-sixers-portis.htmlThe Sixers should quickly scoop up Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor if either slips to the third spot in the draft, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The centers from Kentucky and Duke are widely thought to be the first two players selected, but if something unexpected happens -- like the Lakers deciding they would be happier with Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell -- Moore thinks Philadelphia should accept it as good fortune.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Young, Nets, Celtics
2015/05/atlantic-sixers-young-celtics.htmlThe Sixers hold the third overall pick in this year's draft and the team will select the player that they believe will be the best player long-term rather than the player who's more NBA ready now, Tom Moore of Calkins Media writes. … Moore wonders what the team will do if either Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns fall to the third pick.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Sullinger, Hollins
2015/05/atlantic-sullinger-hollins.htmlSixers GM Sam Hinkie may exceed the 75 players he worked out last year, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Celtics, Knicks
2015/05/atlantic-celtics-bogdanovic.htmlThe Sixers' long rebuilding process could get a boost Tuesday night, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Offseason Outlook: Chicago Bulls
2015/05/offseason-outlook-chicago-bulls-3.html2 — Moore's salary becomes fully guaranteed if he remains under contract through July 25th. … Management is nearing an ugly split with coach Tom Thibodeau, and the sting of a missed opportunity in the playoffs is such that it's left some, including Grantland's Zach Lowe, to wonder if we've seen the last of the Bulls as we know them.