Tag: Jimmy Butler
Report: 76ers’ Interest in Pursuing Paul George ‘Has Significantly Waned’ in Recent Days
| Leave a CommentAfter being widely linked to Paul George, it appears the 76ers are backing away from pursuing him. What other options do they have this offseason?
Read more »Does a Butler-Philly Reunion Make Sense for 76ers?
| Leave a CommentJimmy Butler, despite being 34 years old, remains a top player in the NBA. Should the 76ers be interested in acquiring him from the Heat this offseason?
Read more »Previewing the 76ers-Heat Play-In Game Matchup
/ | Leave a CommentA comprehensive preview, including team stats, an injury report and things to watch, of the play-in matchup between the 76ers and Heat.
Read more »Instant Observations: Nic Batum Leads 76ers to Comeback Play-In Victory Over Heat
| Leave a CommentNic Batum scored a season-high 20 points to help the 76ers in their comeback 105-104 win over the Heat. The 76ers will face the Knicks in the first round.
Read more »Instant Observations: Maxey’s Fantastic Night Leads 76ers to Massive Win Over Heat
| Leave a CommentBehind Tyrese Maxey’s 37-point night, the 76ers grabbed a massive 109-105 win over the Heat. They now sit just a half game behind Miami in the standings.
Read more »Instant Observations: Sixers Lose to Heat in Another Close One
/ | Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers lost another close game, 101-99, to the Miami Heat. They were hampered by a poor start and sloppy offense.
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers’ Season Comes to an End After Brutal Performance in Game 6
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to a disappointing end with a 99-90 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 6. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »3 Observations: Sixers Get Routed by Heat in Game 5 Down in Miami
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers were blown out in Game 5, 120-85, and now are down 3-2 to the Miami Heat. Here are three observations from the loss:
Read more »3 Observations: Harden Powers Sixers to Big Game 4 Win, Evens Series With Miami
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers, behind a dominant effort from James Harden, won Game 4 and evened up the series against the Miami Heat. Here are three observations from the win:
Read more »3 Observations: Maxey’s Big Second Half Not Enough as Sixers Fall Behind 2-0 in Series
| Leave a CommentThe Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 2 to the Miami Heat 119-103. Here are three observations from the loss:
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 »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 »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 »Who Will be the 76ers Closer in the 2019-20 Season?
| Leave a CommentWho will become the 76ers closer in the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season?
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 »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 »How the 76ers Were Able to Maximize Their Cap Space
| 1 Comment on How the 76ers Were Able to Maximize Their Cap SpaceBy Scott Cashin, Sports Talk Philly writer Just like packing a suitcase, the Philadelphia 76ers maximized their cap space during…
Read more »76ers’ Sign-and-Trade With Miami Hits a Snag
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff In the overnight hours of the opening night of…
Read more »5 Takeaways from the Sixers’ Moves on the Opening Night of Free Agency
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the more active…
Read more »76ers Sign Big Man Al Horford to 4-Year Contract
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff The Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, signed…
Read more »76ers, Heat Finalizing Jimmy Butler Sign-and-Trade
| 1 Comment on 76ers, Heat Finalizing Jimmy Butler Sign-and-TradeEmbed from Getty Images By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers and…
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 »Butler, Muscala Out vs. Nets
| Leave a CommentThe Sixers will be without Jimmy Butler and Mike Muscala when they host the Nets on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Read more »Jimmy Butler Doubtful vs. Nets
| Leave a CommentJimmy Butler left Monday’s game in the first half with a strained groin and is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s matchup against the Nets.
Read more »Butler on Fultz: ‘He’s got everyone in his corner here’
| Leave a CommentOne of the newest Sixers, Jimmy Butler, wants Markelle Fultz to know that the team is in his corner as the former No. 1 pick continues to get his shoulder examined.
Read more »Report: Timberwolves wanted Simmons in trade for Butler
| Leave a CommentThe Minnesota Timerwolves reportedly wanted Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons as part of a return for Jimmy Butler.
Read more »Report: Sixers ‘completely out’ of Butler situation
| Leave a CommentAccording to a report, the Sixers are completely out of the Jimmy Butler situation due to the high asking price.
Read more »Is it time for “The Process” to end?
| Leave a CommentBy: Jesse Larch, Sports Talk Philly Staff Yesterday reports emerged that the Indiana Pacers have interest in acquiring 76ers big man…
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