Paul George, 76ers agree on 4-year, $212 million deal

from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN Free agent forward Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN early Monday morning. George’s deal — which sources say includes a player option on the final season in 2027-28 — brings him back to the Eastern Conference to partner with MVP center Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of upending the NBA champion Boston Celtics. George and his agent, Aaron Mintz of CAA, met with a 76ers contingent that included owner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey,…

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Update: Kelly Oubre released from hospital

Saturday evening Kelly Oubre Jr was hit by a vehicle as he was near his home. Oubre was taken to a local following the incident, but has been released from the hospital, according to reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The incident is being unvesitaged by local authorities Woj also reports. After two-year run with the Charlotte Hornets , which included a career year last season in 2022-23 season that saw him averaged 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals on .431/.319/.760 shooting splits, Oubre Jr signed a…

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Kelly Oubre Jr. was struck by a vehicle in Philly

Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre was taken to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Center City, Philadelphia on Saturday evening. Team representatives are at Oubre’s bedside, including team president Daryl Morey. He is expected to miss significant time, however, the injuries he suffered are not considered to be season-ending. According to the club, Oubre was walking near his home in downtown Philadelphia when he was hit by the vehicle. Oubre, 27, signed with the 76ers this past off-season and was playing good basketball, averaging 16.3 points…

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James Harden gets his wish, sent to the Clippers in a massive trade

Sports mirrors life in that there is a sucker born every minute and the latest notable NBA transaction is a testament to that axiom. The Philadelphia 76ers have sent disgruntled guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal. from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: The LA Clippers acquired 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, sources told ESPN. The 76ers sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusevto the Clippers for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 pick swap and an…

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James Harden tried to casually get on the team flight, the Sixers weren’t having it

James Harden just really thought he would be able to board the team flight as if things were sweet between he and the Sixers. Harden, who has been away for the team for an excused absence for the past 10 days, However upon his arrival, he was told that he would not be accompanying the team who are embarking on a two-game road trip. Apparently the bearded one was told that is was not a suggestion when he was advised to remain in Philadelphia to work out while the team…

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James Harden denied access to Sixers team flight

Courtesy of Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden showed up to the team’s practice facility in Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday, much to the team’s surprise. He had been away for the prior 10 days to tend to a personal matter—an excused absence. During a light shooting session, Harden was approached by team officials. He was told it would be beneficial for him to remain in Philadelphia to continue the ramp-up process as opposed to going with the team on their two-game road trip starting with…

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NBA launches inquiry into James Harden comments

Courtesy of Gilbert MacGregor, The Sporting News The fallout from James Harden’s trade request made to the 76ers continues to send shockwaves through the basketball world. Days after Harden publicly denounced Daryl Morey by calling him a “liar,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne reported that the NBA has launched an inquiry into Harden’s comments. According to the report, the NBA’s inquiry has been launched in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Harden’s comments, including what prompted him to call the franchise’s president of basketball operations a “liar,” adding that he…

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Sixers give Doc Rivers the boot

Add the Philadelphia 76ers to the lists of nba teams in search of a head basketball coach. The Sixers have shown Doc Rivers the door, per reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski. Rivers compiled a 154-82 record in his three seasons in the City of Brotherly Love but after two unceremonious post season exits, Sixers brass decided a change needed to be made. Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey in a released statement, in part, that the Sixers were “grateful for all he did in his three seasons here” and “certain…

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May 14 2023 NBA Playoff StatCap: MV-Please?!?

Player Spotlight- Jayson Tatum With the Celtics season on the line, Jayson Tatum stepped up the most. In the ultimate win-or-go-home scenario, a Game 7, Tatum lead the way with 51 points , 13 rebounds and 5 assists on 17/28 shooting. The 51 points were a record for scoring output for game 7, surpassing the 50 points set by Stephen Curry against the Sacramento Kings on April 30. Who Got It Done Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB…

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May 9, 2023 NBA Playoff StatCap

Player Spotlight- Tyrese Maxey The young guard scored 30 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and handed out 3 assists in Philadelphia’s 115-103 win over Boston in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinal series. It was the second time this post season Maxey has scored 30 or more. Who Got It Done pt rb ast Nikola JokićDEN vs. PHO 29 13 12   Triple-double Jayson TatumBOS vs. PHI 36 10 5   11-13 ft Joel EmbiidPHI @ BOS 33 7 3   10-11 ft Tyrese MaxeyPHI @ BOS…

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