Articles by Michael Kaskey-Blomain (16)
“It was only Summer League.” “Look who he played against!” “He still can’t shoot.” Such qualifiers are technically true, albeit naïve, because it only took watching Ben Simmons control the Summer League court with a smooth fluidity for a matter of minutes to see that there’s something special there – signs of superstardom. Simmons plays […]
With free agency rapidly approaching, the upstart Sixers have reported interest in several perimeter players, and another one can be added to the list. According to an informed source, the Sixers are interested in unrestricted shooting guard Courtney Lee, who played for the Grizzlies and then the Hornets last season. Lee is not the team’s […]
It seems as though the speculation can finally be put to rest. According to a report, the Sixers have officially informed Ben Simmons of their intention to select him with the first overall pick in the hyped 2016 NBA Draft. Simmons met with the Sixers last week, and worked out for the team Tuesday morning […]
Though some media members are trying to make it out to be, Ben Simmons lack of a predraft workout with the Sixers is not especially alarming. If Simmons were working out with other teams and not Philadelphia, then there would be an issue, but that is not the case. Simmons won't work out for any […]
The 2016 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching, and many expect Ben Simmons from LSU to be selected by the Sixers with the first pick in the draft. When asked about potentially being drafted by the restructuring Sixers, Simmons expressed some excitement. "For me, I just wanted to be the number one player selected," Simmons said […]
With the 2016 Draft rapidly approaching, the Sixers' top overall selection is a hot commodity. Since May's Draft Lottery several teams have reached out to the Sixers to inquire about acquiring the premier pick, according to a source within the organization. New Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo confirmed as much recently when speaking with NBA.com. “There […]
The good news keeps rolling in for the Sixers. First, the organization was awarded the top pick in the 2016 NBA Draft at May's Draft Lottery, and now it seems as though their prized pick from the highly-hyped 2014 NBA Draft will be [finally] ready to contribute on court next season as well. Joel Embiid […]
American Ninja Warrior is an extremely entertaining television show. Seriously. While on the surface watching adults run through an obstacle course may seem silly, the competitors on the show are some serious athletes. Endurance and upper body strength are just a couple of the traits necessary for success on the show, and while many possess […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Michael Kaskey-Blomain, managing editor To say that the Sixers have an extremely important decision to make on draft day would be an understatement. The choice that they make on that evening may very well go on to shape and define the franchise for the foreseeable future. In Ben Simmons […]
Somewhere, Sam Hinkie is grinning ever so slightly. Lady Luck finally looked favorably upon the Sixers at the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening in New York City, and suddenly the organization’s immediate outlook looks a whole lot brighter. The Sixers, represented by beleaguered Head Coach Brett Brown, were awarded the first overall pick in […]