The likelihood of Jahlil Okafor remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers beyond Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline appears slim. “He will get moved, I can tell you that,” NBA.com reporter David Aldridge said Tuesday on NBATV. “They’re not going to go into next season with him on the roster and they’re not going to finish out this season with him on the roster.” Okafor, a solid offensive center, is averaging 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game this season. He’s not an above average rim protector, but the former third overall draft pick has made strides defensively since his rookie season. The 76ers have dra... NESN.com
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Here’s Why A Nerlens Noel-To-Celtics Trade Makes Sense For Boston, 76ers
Share this: ‘Tis the season for NBA trade rumors, and you can add Nerlens Noel to the wish list. The Philadelphia 76ers big man has become the league’s trade target de jour, and with good reason. After missing the first two-plus months of the season due to a knee injury, Noel returned last week only to find himself the odd man out in Philly’s crowded frontcourt. That led to Noel’s postgame rant after playing just eight minutes Friday, which led to head coach Brett Brown removing him from the Sixers’ rotation completely. With both Jahlil Okafor and Joel Embiid ahead of him on the depth chart, it sure looks like Noel won’t be in Philly much longer. So, to which team can the 22-year-old
Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas Helps Boston Escape With 107-106 Win Vs. 76ers
Every game seems to be a struggle for the Boston Celtics right now, although they managed to win their second straight game against an inferior opponent Saturday night. The Celtics overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat the lowly Philadelphia 76ers 107-106 at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. Isaiah Thomas led the way for Boston with 37 points and seven assists. Avery Bradley (20 points, nine assists), Al Horford (11 points) and Jae Crowder (10 points) were Boston’s other double-digit scorers. All five 76ers starters reached double-digits, but their leading scorer was Dario Saric (21 points) off the bench. With the win, the Ce... NESN.com
76ers Prospect Russ Smith Breaks D-League Scoring Record, Loses Anyway (Videos)
It’s arguably the most Philadelphia 76ers story ever: Sixers prospect Russ Smith, currently playing for the Delaware 87ers, broke the NBA D-League scoring record with 65 points against the Canton Charge on Wednesday, yet his team lost by 11 points. Smith managed just four assists in the loss (despite averaging eight per game) while adding three turnovers and a minus-eight plus/minus rating. Smith has been no stranger to prolific scoring efforts this season in Delaware, averaging 26.1 points per game in 22 contests. He’s scored 30 or more points nine times, including a 50-point outburst earlier this month. “I tried to get in the lane,” S...
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Can Tristan Thompson Take the 76ers to the Next Level?
Tristan Thompson joins an improving 76er team with pick 17 of our mock draft. 17. Philadelphia 76ers – Tristan Thompson, PF, Texas, 6-8, 225 Here is the Philly roster: PG – Jrue Holiday (20), Louis Williams (24) SG – Jodie Meeks (23), Evan Turner (22) SF – Andre Iguodala (27), Evan Turner (22), Andres Nocioni (31), Jason Kapono (30) PF – Elton Brand (32), Thaddeus Young (22), Craig Brackins (23), Darius Songaila (33) C – Spencer Hawes (22), Marreese Speights (23), Tony Battie (35) This is a tough call because the Sixers have turned into a pretty good team. Doug Collins has them playing focused, disciplined basketball, but perhaps even more than that he has thus far overseen the most