Joel Embiid News Archive
News -- September 2018 (102)
- 9/23 Sun-N-Gun: Phoenix Suns: Joel Embiid sees potential in Deandre Ayton: Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton was on the receiving end of some trash talk from All-Star Joel Embiid, but he got some praise...
- 9/22 Sun-N-Gun: Phoenix Suns: Joel Embiid sees potential in Deandre Ayton: Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton was on the receiving end of some trash talk from All-Star Joel Embiid, but he got some praise...
- 9/22 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns have big men rivalry brewing: Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has yet to play a game against the Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton, but tension grows...
- 9/22 HoopsRumors: Sixers Notes: Brand, Harris, Z. Smith, Simmons: Elton Brand‘s rise to GM will make the Sixers a more attractive destination for free agents, former agent David Falk tells...
- 9/22 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Robert Covington hints at improved skill set: Robert Covington is trending toward significant improvement in his sixth season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid and...
- 9/22 The Sixer Sense: Looking at where the Philadelphia 76ers stand in ESPN's Top 100: The Philadelphia 76ers had *six* names listed in ESPN's annual Top 100 list. Training camp is underway and preseason is...
- 9/22 Fadeaway World: NBA Awards Predictions: 2018-19 MVP, LeBron James And More: This year’s regular season hasn’t even started, but truth to be told, we just can’t wait any longer. Even in this slow time of...
- 9/22 Fadeaway World: Top 10 MVP Sleepers For The 2018-19 NBA Season: Winning the MVP award is no easy task for sure, as you need to pretty much carry your team in your shoulders and do whatever it...
- 9/22 Orlando Magic Daily: 2019 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Mohamed Bamba: The Orlando Magic added Mohamed Bamba as a centerpiece to their defense and vision for their future. But he will need time to...
- 9/22 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: A healthy Markelle Fultz is all the Sixers need: The Philadelphia 76ers had an uneventful offseason, missing out onhigh profile free agents like Lebron James and Paul George....
- 9/21 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers Who is the team's fourth homegrown star?: In his intro press conference, Elton Brand divulged that the Philadelphia 76ers may already have three-to-four budding superstars...
- 9/21 Heat Waved: Phoenix Suns: Joel Embiid Goes After Deandre Ayton Again: Speaking on ESPN's "The Jump," Joel Embiid had some interesting thoughts on Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton. These days,...
- 9/21 The Sixer Sense: The Philadelphia 76ers' most underrated player coming into the 2018-19 season: The Philadelphia 76ers are loaded with a ton of talent. While a lot of players are widely known in terms of talent, who should...
- 9/21 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz set goals for 2018-19: The Philadelphia 76ers' core is setting expectations for next season. Most would consider the Philadelphia 76ers favorites...
- 9/21 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 reasons Dario Saric makes sense off the bench: If the Philadelphia 76ers opt to give Markelle Fultz the starting gig, it would be wise to bring Dario Saric off the bench. The...
- 9/21 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: 5 predictions for the 2018-19 NBA season: With expectations league wide expected to ramp up a level, here are five predictions for the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming...
- 9/21 Rip City Project: Portland Trail Blazers: Three matchups you won't want to miss this season: The NBA season is officially less than a month away, which means it's time to start circling matchups on the schedule that...
- 9/21 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Embiid and Simmons should star in Space Jam 2: With Space Jam 2 finally confirmed, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid should represent the Philadelphia 76ers alongside LeBron James. As...
- 9/21 Heat Waved: Phoenix Suns: Richaun Holmes Can Be Respectable Backup Center: Richaun Holmes has had an interesting career so far, but with a chance to prove himself, he may be a good option to back up Deandre...
- 9/20 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Reasonable expectations for Markelle Fultz jumper: Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz has had hype building around him this offseason, but it's good to have some...
- 9/20 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 candidates for a breakout season in 2018-19: The Philadelphia 76ers have a few particular players who must rise to the occasion this season. Here are three candidates for...
- 9/20 Hardwood Houdini: Boston Celtics: Is This Season Finals or Bust?: The Boston Celtics are a team that is expected to compete for a title this season. If they fail to reach the NBA Finals, will...
- 9/20 Soaring Down South: Atlanta Hawks: 3 Bold Predictions for Taurean Prince in 2018-19: For each player on the Atlanta Hawks roster, Soaring Down South is delving into bold predictions about how that player will perform...
- 9/20 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: How Markelle Fultz can help beat the Boston Celtics: A healthy Markelle Fultz means the Philadelphia 76ers finally have the versatile backcourt scorer they've needed. He is the...
- 9/19 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers players voicing support for new GM Elton Brand: The Philadelphia 76ers' new general manager is already garnering support from former teammates and current Sixers. After...
- 9/19 Hoops Habit: Phoenix Suns: 5 reasons to be excited for 2018-19 NBA season: The Phoenix Suns won't be a title contender in 2018-19, but there are a lot of reasons why they'll still be one of the...
- 9/19 House of Houston: Houston Rockets: Three reasons why Clint Capela will be a top three center: The Houston Rockets inked Clint Capela to a huge deal this offseason. Let's take a look at why he will elevate his game and...
- 9/19 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 reasons Markelle Fultz should get big minutes right away: The Philadelphia 76ers need to invest heavily in Markelle Fultz's development next season. Markelle Fultz was once considered...
- 9/18 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz making progress with jump shots: Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown offered his thoughts on the progress made by Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz this summer. Today...
- 9/18 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers: Elton Brand is a fantastic GM hire: After helping to reestablish the Delaware Blue Coats, Elton Brand has a new responsibility: Philadelphia 76ers General Manager. Breathe...
- 9/18 NBA Futures: 2019 NBA Championship Odds: The 2019 NBA season is upon us and with that comes the 2019 NBA Championship Odds. The Warriors entered 2018 as the favorite to...
- 9/18 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers should look into potential Jimmy Butler trade: If there really is a rocky relationship between Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Philadelphia 76ers should strongly...
- 9/18 HoopsRumors: Sixers Expect Zhaire Smith To Return Around Christmas: Zhaire Smith isn’t expected to become the latest Sixers first-round pick to miss his entire rookie season, according to...
- 9/18 Fadeaway World: Re-Drafting The Underrated 2014 NBA Draft: It’s always easy to look back in the past and point fingers at General Managers for Drafting prospects that wind up being scrubs...
- 9/18 Sir Charles In Charge: Philadelphia 76ers: Breaking down 3 keys to success in 2018-19: Breaking down the three biggest keys to success for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into the 2018-19 NBA season During the grueling...
- 9/18 Soaring Down South: Atlanta Hawks: John Collins Ranked #28 in Best Players Under 25: John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks was recently ranked quite highly in FanSided’s “best of the rest” article for its 25-under-25...
- 9/17 Sir Charles In Charge: Boston Celtics: Gordon Hayward will either elevate or disrupt the C's: Gordon Hayward will either elevate or disrupt the Boston Celtics' championship aspirations The date was October 17, 2017....
- 9/17 Lake Show Life: Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James producing show based on Ben Simmons: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is teaming up with Ben Simmons to produce a new comedy series. The Los Angeles Lakers...
- 9/17 Sir Charles In Charge: NBA Trade Rumors: 5 teams who should try and trade for Jimmy Butler: NBA Trade Rumors: If Jimmy Butler is going to hit the trade block sooner rather than later, here are 5 teams that should make...
- 9/17 RotoBaller.com: Joel Embiid 2018-19 Player OutlookPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will look to cement himself this season as a superstar in fantasy terms. [...]...
- 9/16 The Sixer Sense: Who should be off the table in Philadelphia 76ers-Jimmy Butler trade?: If the Philadelphia 76ers trade for Jimmy Butler, who should they avoid including in a potential package? All summer, there have...
- 9/16 Thunderous Intentions: OKC Thunder Russell Westbrook No. 7 on Sports Illustrated Top 100 list: OKC Thunder franchise cornerstone and 2016 -17 MVP Russell Westbrook lands in the top ten at number seven on the Sports Illustrated...
- 9/16 Purple and Blues: Utah Jazz: Donovan Mitchell comes in 6th on The Step Back's "25 Under 25": In the recently completed list from The Step Back of the top 25 NBA players under 25 years of age, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell...
- 9/16 The Sixer Sense: 3 Philadelphia 76ers players crack The Step Back's 25-under-25: The Philadelphia 76ers have some of the best young talent in the NBA. When ranking the best young cores in the NBA, you would...
- 9/15 Raptors Rapture: Toronto Raptors: Five players named in Sports Illustrated's top 100: Sports Illustrated has released their top 100 players heading into the 2018-2019 season. The Toronto Raptors had five members,...
- 9/15 The Sixer Sense: Ranking every Philadelphia 76ers player on the 2018-19 roster: Ranking every member of the Philadelphia 76ers 2018-19 roster. The Philadelphia 76ers exceeded expectations last season, winning...
- 9/15 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 bold predictions for 2018-19 NBA season: With a roster filled with limitless potential, here are three bold predictions for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018-19 NBA season. The...
- 9/15 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Timberwolves and Bucks deserve blame for passing on Joel Embiid: After Philadelphia 76ers' star Joel Embiid came in at #9 in Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Players of 2019, it's...
- 9/14 Space City Scoop: Rockets: Clint Capela at No. 9 in The Step Back's 25 under 25: For the last two years, The Step Back does a top 25 list of the best players under the age of 25. The Houston Rockets have a player...
- 9/14 Dunking with Wolves: Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns falls to No. 4 on 25-under-25 list: FanSided's NBA team has released the 2018 25-under-25 list, with Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Karl-Anthony Towns coming...
- 9/14 Hoops Habit: It's time for the Philadelphia 76ers to bring back Sam Hinkie: The Philadelphia 76ers are the team that Sam Hinkie built. It's time to bring back the former general manager to finish what...
- 9/14 Section 215: Philadelphia 76ers too smart to ever consider Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons in trade: It turns out the San Antonio Spurs were looking to land Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons if they were to trade Kawhi Leonard to the...
- 9/14 HoopsRumors: Spurs Asked For Embiid Or Simmons For Leonard: Before the Spurs agreed on a Kawhi Leonard trade package focused around DeMar DeRozan, they were asking for much bigger names...
- 9/13 Fadeaway World: Predicting The Over/Under Win Totals For Every Team In The Eastern Conference: Every year, the good people of Vegas put out projected win totals for all 30 teams. More times than not, the number of wins they...
- 9/13 Space City Scoop: Houston Rockets: James Harden ranked 4th in Sports Illustrated's top 100: Sports Illustrated ranked James Harden of the Houston Rockets, the league's reigning MVP, as the fourth best player in the...
- 9/13 Dunking with Wolves: Minnesota Timberwolves: NBA 2K19 player ratings reaction, Part One: One of the bigger titles in the gaming world has recently dropped. Let's take a look at the NBA 2k19 player ratings for the...
- 9/13 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Andrew Bynum attempting a comeback: Former Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum is apparently attempting a comeback to the NBA, but fans shouldn't expect much...
- 9/13 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 goals for Wilson Chandler in 2018-19: The Philadelphia 76ers' run was ended early in the 2018NBA Playoffs last season, making Wilson Chandler's addition is...
- 9/13 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers should trade Dario Saric for an elite shooting guard: Dario Saric put together a strong second season with the Philadelphia 76ers, but is trading him the best option long term? Let...
- 9/12 Fadeaway World: NBA Power Rankings: The Best And Worst Teams In The Eastern Conference: The Eastern Conference hasn’t been nearly half as tough and dominant as the Western Conference in over a decade, and truth to...
- 9/12 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers NBA Draft picks from last five years: Where are they now?: The last five drafts played a crucial role in building the Philadelphia 76ers' current roster. Most of those picks left the...
- 9/12 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: SI.com ranks Ben Simmons as top-30 NBA player: Ben Simmons carried the Philadelphia 76ers to new heights last season, and his latest SI.com ranking reflects that. The Philadelphia...
- 9/12 Purple and Blues: Which current/former Utah Jazz players could be All-Stars in 2018-19?: Of Utah Jazz players both past and present, which guys have the best chance of appearing in the All-Star Game in the 2018-19 season? The...
- 9/11 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Robert Covington named top-50 NBA player by SI.com: SI.com's Top 100 rankings continue with Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington cracking the top half. Robert Covington...
- 9/11 Section 215: Philadelphia Eagles: Is Jay Ajayi the NFL's new commercial king?: Jay Ajayi may be the Philadelphia Eagles bell cow running back, but it looks like he may have found a very lucrative second career...
- 9/11 Hoops Habit: Boston Celtics: 3 goals for Al Horford in 2018-19: Arguably the most important piece for the Boston Celtics is Al Horford. With that in mind, here are three goals for the 2018-19...
- 9/11 Hardwood Houdini: Three Teams That Will Challenge The Celtics For The NBA Eastern Conference Title In 2018/19: With the 2018/19 season a month away it's time for Boston Celtics fans to look forward to the upcoming season. The landscape...
- 9/10 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: J.J. Redick, Dario Saric crack first half of SI.com's Top 100: Sports Illustrated is releasing their list of the top 100 NBA players, starting with 51-100. Here's where the Philadelphia...
- 9/10 Hoops Habit: Charlotte Hornets: 3 candidates for a breakout season in 2018-19: The Charlotte Hornets could use some breakout performances this season to rise in the Eastern Conference. Here are three players...
- 9/10 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: Best candidates for 2018-19 NBA awards: Coming off a season with the Rookie of the Year and two players earning All-Defensive Team honors, the Philadelphia 76ers could...
- 9/10 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 goals for Ben Simmons in 2018-19: Ben Simmons had a very productive rookie season, taking home the Rookie of the Year award in the process. Now, he'll need...
- 9/10 Sun-N-Gun: What the Phoenix Suns should do with Devin Booker: Rest him: It was announced on September 9, that Devin Booker will have hand surgery on his shooting hand, the same one that he injured late...
- 9/9 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Twitter troll pushes Ben Simmons buttons: Philadelphia 76ers star point guard Ben Simmons recently proved he wasn't going to back down when a Twitter troll attacked...
- 9/9 Thunderous Intentions: The top ten biggest villains in OKC Thunder history: If you don't get to 500 million friends without making a few enemies, you don't become a Western Conference powerhouse...
- 9/9 The Sixer Sense: Why Robert Covington is one of the Philadelphia 76ers' most valuable pieces: From undrafted to a league starter, Robert Covington is one of the Philadelphia 76ers' most valuable pieces. Robert Covington...
- 9/8 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 bold predictions for Amir Johnson next season: Will Amir Johnson be an impactful player in his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers? Last season, Amir Johnson functioned...
- 9/8 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards: 3 Goals For Dwight Howard in 2018-19 Season: Entering his 15th season, but this time as a member of the Washington Wizards, here are three goals for Dwight Howard to repair...
- 9/8 Section 215: Current Sixers should use Maurice Cheeks Hall of Fame induction as motivation: Players on the current Sixers roster can learn a ton from the Hall of Fame career Maurice Cheeks put together following his official...
- 9/8 Wiz of Awes: Washington Wizards: 3 Goals For Dwight Howard in 2018-19 Season: CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 26: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets handles the ball against Enes Kanter #00 of the New York...
- 9/8 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Is Evan Fournier a potential trade target?: Should the Philadelphia 76ers be eyeing Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier on the trade market? With training camp on the horizon...
- 9/7 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: 3 bold predictions for Zhaire Smith next season: Philadelphia 76ers rookie Zhaire Smith -- if he gets on the court this season -- could play some useful minutes in year one. Most...
- 9/7 HoopsRumors: Atlantic Notes: Rozier, Knicks, Sixers, Kurucs: Terry Rozier is entering a contract year and is one of several productive point guards on a Celtics roster that also features...
- 9/7 Pace And Space: Are the 2018-19 Philadelphia 76ers Good?: Talk about your mood whiplash; when you sort the Atlantic Division from worst to first, you go instantly from the Nets and Knicks...
- 9/7 Behind the Buck Pass: Milwaukee Bucks: Will Khris Middleton be an All-Star in 2019?: The Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton broke out in the 2018 playoffs against the Celtics. Can he carry that momentum into...
- 9/6 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Where Joel Embiid ranks among all starting centers: Is Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid the best center in the NBA? With LeBron James in L.A., some have been quick to proclaim...
- 9/5 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Where Dario Saric ranks among all starting power forwards: Where does the Philadelphia 76ers' stretch-four rank among his peers? The Philadelphia 76ers roll into the 2018-19 season...
- 9/5 Hoops Habit: Philadelphia 76ers: A trade proposition for the New York Knicks: In a deal that makes sense for both sides, here's a trade proposition between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. The...
- 9/5 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Odds are against Anthony Brown and Norvel Pelle: The Philadelphia 76ers have given Anthony Brown and Norvel Pelle a chance to compete for a roster spot, but it's an uphill...
- 9/4 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Mike Muscala will have a career year in 2018-19: The Philadelphia 76ers' new big man is well-positioned for a successful season. Last season was the best one to date for...
- 9/4 Hoops Habit: Brooklyn Nets: Best candidates for 2018-19 NBA awards: One of the deeper teams in the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets have a few players that can realistically contend for individual awards...
- 9/4 Hoops Habit: Milwaukee Bucks: 3 goals for Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2018-19: Giannis Antetokounmpo will be looking to build on a fantastic 2017-18 season. Here are three goals for the Milwaukee Bucks'...
- 9/4 HoopsRumors: Highest-Paid NBA Players By Team: Last week, we listed the top 50 highest-paid NBA players for the 2018/19 season. While that list presented a clear picture of...
- 9/4 Hoops Habit: Indiana Pacers: Best candidates for 2018-19 NBA awards: As the Indiana Pacers continue to rise, they will undoubtedly have players in the conversations for NBA awards. Here are the best...
- 9/4 Sir Charles In Charge: Philadelphia 76ers: 4 castoffs from 'The Process' and their last chance: The Process has taken the Philadelphia 76ers to new heights, but it's left some former Sixers behind. Can the outcasts hang...
- 9/4 Last Word on Sports: Countdown to NBA Tip-Off: Philadelphia 76ers Season Preview: The Philadelphia 76ers started the Process in 2013. It was a promise to the fans that the road to being a contender was going...
- 9/3 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Where J.J. Redick ranks among all starting shooting guards: How the Philadelphia 76ers' sharpshooter stacks up against the best at his position. The 2018-19 season is on the horizon,...
- 9/2 Hoops Habit: Milwaukee Bucks: Best candidates for 2018-19 NBA awards: Heading into the 2018-19 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to make some noise in the playoffs. Here are the best candidates...
- 9/2 The Sixer Sense: Philadelphia 76ers: Where Ben Simmons ranks among all starting point guards: Where does the Philadelphia 76ers star and reigning Rookie of the Year stand among all 30 starting point guards? The Philadelphia...
- 9/2 Hardwood & Hollywood: Complete List of the 2018 NBA Awards Winners: The second annual 2018 NBA Awards aired live on TNT from Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif. featuring the traditional season-ending...
- 9/1 Hoop Ball: Veteran losses will hurt the Sixers, but their fate will be decided by the progress of young stars: Some league analysts believe the Sixers will take a step back without Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova, but it's Markelle Fultz...
- 9/1 Soaring Down South: The 8 Best Players on the Atlanta Hawks Right Now: The Atlanta Hawks have had an action-packed and fascinating offseason punctuated by multiple trades, free agent signings and draft...
- 9/1 The Sixer Sense: What to think of the Philadelphia 76ers' initial GM candidates: The Philadelphia 76ers have been granted permission to interview three GM candidates. Shortly after news broke that the Philadelphia...
News -- August 2018 (183)