How Sam Hinkie set the Ground Work for Elton Brand to Build What Might be the Best Starting Five in the NBA

By Scott Cashin, Sports Talk Philly writer This journey begins with the start of the Philadelphia 76ers' rebuild six years ago during the 2013 offseason. Shortly after former general manager Sam Hinkie first assumed control of the 76ers, he began a long-term process to build a team using the NBA Draft.  Hinkie dealt the team’s […]

Scott Cashin  •  12 Jul 2019
76ers’ Moves in Free Agency Center Around Development of Simmons, Embiid

Despite the 76ers’ moves in free agency, everything still hinges on the development of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.

Matt Gregan  •  11 Jul 2019
How the 76ers Were Able to Maximize Their Cap Space

By Scott Cashin, Sports Talk Philly writer Just like packing a suitcase, the Philadelphia 76ers maximized their cap space during free agency by executing contracts in a certain order. After shedding Jonathon Simmons’s contract during the draft, the 76ers had only four players under contract (Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Zhaire Smith and Jonah Bolden) going […]

Scott Cashin  •  05 Jul 2019
Why Ignoring the Second Round of the NBA Draft Results in More Pressure in Free Agency

By Matt Gregan, Sports Talk Philly Staff Free agency is going to be an important time for the Philadelphia 76ers, and not necessarily for the reason many would think. In addition to the team having to make decisions on key free agents Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick, they also will have to worry about making sure […]

Matt Gregan  •  23 Jun 2019