Tag: Elton Brand
Takeaways from Elton Brand’s End-of-Season Media Availability
| Leave a CommentGeneral manager Elton Brand spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon about the state of the 76ers as they head into a crucial offseason.
Read more »Why Firing Brett Brown is Only the First Step for 76ers
| Leave a CommentFiring Brett Brown was only the first step the 76ers needed to take this offseason in order to recover and become a championship contender.
Read more »76ers Fire Brett Brown in Precursor to More Front Office Moves
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers have fired Brett Brown, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Read more »Was Sam Hinkie a Good GM?
| Leave a Comment94.1 WIP is putting to rest a few debates this week and I believe it’s a genius strategy for a time like this. In this podcast, I look at Sam Hinkie’s tenure with the Philadelphia Sixers and voice my opinion on if I believe he did a great job or not. Spoiler alert, he did a FANTASTIC job. Acquiring superstar talent to get out of the 8th seed. Bravo Sam, that’s EXACTLY what you did! Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are pieces to build around for years to come. 50+ win seasons and consistent playoff runs. That’s what the goal of the process was. It’s not about “winning the championship or it’s a failure.” That’s silly. It’s about having a chance to win it.
Read more »76ers Stats: Living and Dying by the 3-Point Shot
| Leave a CommentAre the Philadelphia 76ers dying by the 3-point shot this season?
Read more »Depth Seems to No Longer be an Issue for 76ers This Season
| Leave a CommentDepth, something that has haunted the 76ers in years past, seems to not be an issue for the team this season.
Read more »No Snipers, No Problem. 76ers’ Defense, Bully-Ball Mentality Make up for Perceived Lack of Outside Shooting
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers this season will be defined by their defense and a bully-ball mentality rather than their perceived lack of outside shooting.
Read more »Potential or Production: The Looming 76ers Draft Question
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers have used the previous two drafts to add promising defensive players. Is it time to go with more sure things in the draft or to continue drafting for the future?
Read more »Four Things to Watch Early in the 76ers Season
| Leave a CommentWith the 76ers’ season beginning tomorrow night, here are four things to watch early in the season.
Read more »76ers’ Bench has Talent to be Extension of Brett Brown’s Defensive Identity
| Leave a CommentThe 76ers’ bench is able to continue the strong defensive identity brought to the court by the starting lineup.
Read more »Did the Sixers Upgrade From “Running it Back”?
| Leave a CommentIs this upcoming season’s 76ers team better, worse or the same as last year’s team?
Read more »76ers Announce Blue X White Scrimmage, Other Key Dates Before Preseason
| Leave a CommentThe 76ers announced the dates of the Blue X White Scrimmage, Media Day and training camp on Monday afternoon.
Read more »Why Tobias Harris Should Flourish with Increased Role in the 76ers’ Offense
| Leave a CommentThere are multiple reasons why Tobias Harris should flourish this season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Read more »Breaking Down Josh Richardson’s Career, Why He Fits with 76ers
| Leave a CommentJosh Richardson has made improvements every year of his career, and he has the fit and game on the court to continue that trend in his first season with the 76ers.
Read more »76ers Bring Back Furkan Korkmaz at a Savings With Better Terms
| Leave a CommentScott Cashin breaks down the benefits of the contract that Furkan Korkmaz signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Read more »Bill Gorman: The Process from a Fan’s Perspective
| Leave a CommentRead “The Process from a Fan’s Perspective” and more at sportstalkphilly.com.
Read more »Did Losing in the Playoffs to the Celtics Make the 76ers Realize Importance of Grit and Physicality?
| 1 Comment on Did Losing in the Playoffs to the Celtics Make the 76ers Realize Importance of Grit and Physicality?Did losing to the Boston Celtics in the playoffs two years ago show the Philadelphia 76ers the importance of adding gritty, physical players?
Read more »What Made Al Horford Choose the 76ers in Free Agency?
| Leave a CommentAl Horford had a multitude of reasons for wanting to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Read more »Elton Brand Believes the 76ers’ Backup Center Problem is a Thing of the Past
| Leave a CommentWith the additions of both Al Horford and Kyle O’Quinn, the Philadelphia 76ers seem to have made the issue of not having a good backup center a problem of the past.
Read more »How Sam Hinkie set the Ground Work for Elton Brand to Build What Might be the Best Starting Five in the NBA
| Leave a CommentBy Scott Cashin, Sports Talk Philly writer This journey begins with the start of the Philadelphia 76ers' rebuild six years…
Read more »76ers Organization Incurs Future Tax Bill to Gamble on Milton
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Scott Cashin, Sports Talk Philly Staff Did Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand intentionally incur…
Read more »Why Ignoring the Second Round of the NBA Draft Results in More Pressure in Free Agency
| Leave a CommentBy Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff Free agency is going to be an important time for the Philadelphia 76ers,…
Read more »Breaking Down the 76ers Trade that Netted them Matisse Thybulle
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Philadelphia 76ers successfully completed a trade with the…
Read more »NBA Draft Preview: Guards/Forwards the 76ers Could Target
| Leave a CommentThroughout the week leading up to the NBA Draft, we will look at prospects that the Sixers could be interested in taking with their first-round pick at No. 24 overall. Today’s edition will examine some of the guards/forwards that the team should consider using their first-round pick on.
Read more »NBA Draft Preview: Big Men the 76ers Could Target
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, who hold pick No. 24 in the first round and pick Nos. 33, 34, 42 and 54 in the second round, are presented with a golden opportunity to add some much needed depth to its roster.
Read more »Sixers Introduce Elton Brand As New GM
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers officially introduced Elton Brand as their new general manager at a press conference on Thursday.
Read more »Sixers Tab Elton Brand As Next General Manager
| Leave a CommentThe Sixers have chosen Elton Brand to become their next general manager following Bryan Colangelo’s departure.
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