Atlantic Notes: Lopez, Nets, Sixers, Stevens
2015/05/atlantic-sixers-stevens.htmlAn expected jump in the NBA's salary cap during the summer of 2016 could take away one of the Sixers' favorite bargaining chips, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The Nets' ideal scenario is to keep Brook Lopez while making significant roster changes, writes Matt Moore of cbssports.com.
Atlantic Notes: Celtics, Teletovic, Saric
2015/05/atlantic-celtics-teletovic-saric.htmlSixers draft-and-stash pick Dario Saric has impressed a number of scouts and journalists who have watched the 21-year-old Croatian play this season, Tom Moore of Calkins Media writes. … Saric's overseas contract doesn't include a buyout provision until after the second season, so it's unlikely that Philadelphia's fans will see him in a Sixers jersey until the 2016/17 campaign at the earliest, Moore notes.
Atlantic Notes: Towns, Sixers, Nets, Sullinger
2015/05/atlantic-sixers-sullinger.htmlTowns would be a better fit than Okafor with the Sixers, contends Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
And-Ones: Thunder, Warriors, Bargnani
2015/04/thunder-warriors-bargnani.htmlThe Thunder will be over the league's luxury tax line this season for the first time in team history, and will likely do so again next season if the team wishes to retain restricted free agent Enes Kanter, Tom Moore of Calkins Media writes. … If OKC decides it wants to avoid the extra cost associated with paying the luxury tax, the Sixers could end up being the beneficiaries, Moore opines.
Atlantic Notes: Russell, Brown, Jack, Knicks
2015/04/atlantic-russell-knicks.htmlIf the Sixers want to keep coach Brett Brown beyond his current contract, they should start extension talks this summer, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … His record through two years is 37-127, but that's with a collection of young players and castoffs as Philadelphia has emphasized collecting assets ahead of winning, Moore notes.
Eastern Notes: Ferry, Smith, Knicks, Noel
2015/04/eastern-smith-knicks.htmlSixers rookie Nerlens Noel told Tom Moore of Calkins Media that he would like to see the team improve its outside shooting through the draft.
Atlantic Notes: Randolph, Brown, Clark
2015/04/atlantic-randolph-clark.htmlSixers GM Sam Hinkie signaled to Tom Moore of Calkins Media that he has no plans to make significant free agent signings in the offseason (Twitter link).
Eastern Notes: MCW, Sixers, Draft, Walker
2015/04/eastern-sixers-walker.htmlTom Moore of Calkins Media wonders what the Sixers would do if they landed one of the top two picks in the draft.
Atlantic Rumors: Anthony, Hardaway, Sixers
2015/04/atlantic-anthony-hardaway.htmlThe Sixers will have a difficult decision if they wind up with the second pick in the draft, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Knicks, Amundson
2015/04/atlantic-amundson-raptors.htmlThe Sixers big man appeared to double down on that Tuesday when Tom Moore of Calkins Media asked him whether he thought the departure of Carter-Williams helped him develop.
Atlantic Notes: Bradley, Thomas, Ish Smith
2015/03/atlantic-bradley-thomas.htmlNerlens Noel on Monday called Ish Smith "the first real point guard I've ever played with" and expressed a desire that Smith, a free agent at season's end, return to the Sixers, notes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Sixers Rumors: Noel, Sims, Aldemir, Draft
2015/03/sixers-rumors-aldemir.htmlA proposed change to the NBA draft lottery that would discourage teams like the Sixers from tanking has caught the attention of Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Wiggins, Noel
2015/03/atlantic-sixers-wiggins.htmlIf the Sixers land the pick this year, Tom Moore of Calkins Media (Twitter link) believes the team received good value for the former rookie of the year.
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Noel, Knicks, Young
2015/03/atlantic-sixers-knicks-young.htmlThe Sixers are doing themselves no favors by winning games, argues Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Moore writes that each victory jeopardizes the team's position in the draft lottery.
Atlantic Notes: Noel, Young, Pressey, Turner
2015/03/atlantic-notes-noel-young-pressey-turner.htmlNerlens Noel hopes to be a part of the Sixers' long-term plans, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Former Sixer Thaddeus Young, now with the Nets, told Moore he hasn't made up his mind about free agency this summer (Twitter link).
And-Ones: Kerr, Jones, Embiid, Wade
2015/03/jones-embiid-wade.htmlJoel Embiid suffered a "minor setback" in his recovery from the broken right foot that's kept him from debuting in the NBA this season, reports Tom Moore of Calkins Media (on Twitter).
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Hardaway, Draft
2015/03/atlantic-sixers-hardaway.htmlSixers fans should expect a more competitive team next season, opines Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … After two straight years of tanking and collecting assets, Moore sees the 2015/16 season as a "modified" tanking situation, forecasting something in the neighborhood of 25 to 29 victories.
Sixers D-League Affiliate Acquires Jordan McRae
2015/03/affiliate-acquires-jordan.htmlThe possibility that McRae could join the Sixers this year was first reported back in January by Tom Moore of Calkins Media.
And-Ones: Griffin, McGee, Dragic, Garnett
2015/03/griffin-dragic-garnett.htmlWaiving JaVale McGee, who has one year and $12MM remaining on his contract, is a good indicator the Sixers will not pursue any top free agents next season, Tom Moore of Calkin Media tweets.
Eastern Notes: Crowder, Anthony, Beasley
2015/02/crowder-anthony-beasley.htmlSixers coach Brett Brown, when providing a status update for injured rookie Joel Embiid, said, "It would be misleading to say anything that's promising about him playing this year," Tom Moore of Calkins Media tweets. … There are many around the league who question Carmelo Anthony's decision to play 30 minutes in the NBA All-Star game after missing significant time for the Knicks while nursing his injured knee, Tommy Beer of Basketball Insiders writes.
Atlantic Notes: Prince, Celtics, Sixers
2015/02/atlantic-celtics-sixers.htmlThe Sixers' desire to take "big leaps" was behind Thursday's deal that sent Michael Carter-Williams to Milwaukee, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … The Pistons acquired Prince in a deal shortly before Thursday's trade deadline, sending Jonas Jerebko and Luigi Datome to Boston.
Sixers Notes: McGee, Carter-Williams, Hinkie
2015/02/carter-williams-hinkie.htmlThe Sixers haven't decided on what the future holds for newly acquired big man JaVale McGee, Tom Moore of Calkins Media writes (Twitter link). … Hinkie has proven once again that he'll trade any player if a team meets his asking price, Moore writes in a separate piece.
Sixers, McGee To Work Buyout?
2015/02/sixers-mcgee-buyout.html5:15pm: The Sixers and JaVale McGee are headed for a buyout, as Tom Moore of Calkins Media believes (Twitter link).
And-Ones: Sixers, Jackson, Marble
2015/02/sixers-jackson-marble.htmlThe Sixers are willing to take on expiring contracts in order to increase their stash of second-round draft picks, according to Tom Moore of Calkins Media. … Trade talks have been heating up, an NBA source told Moore, and the team is likely to make at least one deal before Thursday's deadline.
Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Covington, Johnson
2015/02/atlantic-covington-johnson.htmlRobert Covington's perimeter shooting may make him a long-term asset for the Sixers, writes Tom Moore of Calkins Media.