so did you see this where the Sixers won't call it the Wells Fargo Arena and just use 'the arena' in correspondence because Wells Fargo wouldn't make an investment? classy move. this Harris guy is selling this team after the new TV deal kicks in and the value goes up or sad to say is going to look to move it. he has no interest in being a tenant of that building.
Probably a ploy to get Wells Fargo to become a sponsor. Who really cares? I sometimes forget what that place is called anyway. It's changed like 5 times in 20 years.
Doubt they move to Camden...but if that becomes a story line it would be no different than what played out 25 years ago. Sixers have always been the ugly step child in that building.
Joel Embiid Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Foot and Recovery By Joseph Zucker , Featured Columnist
Joel Embiid Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Foot and RecoveryBill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
While nobody questioned Joel Embiid's potential when the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him third overall last year, he undoubtedly came with serious questions regarding his health. He didn't play a minute during the 2014-15 season, and now comes news his recovery may be behind schedule.
Continue for updates.
Embiid May Have Another Issue with Injured Foot Saturday, June 13 Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reported Embiid has another issue with his right foot, which initially kept him out of action for his rookie year:
After weeks of rigorous workouts, Embiid had not felt pain in the foot, but a recent CT scan revealed an issue in the healing process, sources said. Philadelphia is consulting with doctors on how to best proceed, and it's still premature to speculate on the possibility of another surgical procedure that could sideline Embiid, sources said.
Wojnarowski added that Embiid may not be healthy enough to participate in the 76ers' summer league games as was planned.
Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie released a statement on the situation (via Michael Preston, the team's director of public relations):
It's still way too early to say how serious this development is regarding Embiid's potential return to the court. How Philadelphia approaches the 2015 draft might, however, be a barometer for how confident the organization is in his recovery.
If Philly goes with big man Kristaps Porzingis or trades down for Willie Cauley-Stein, Myles Turner or Trey Lyles instead of a guard like D'Angelo Russell or Emmanuel Mudiay, then that could signify the internal concern surrounding Embiid is very real.
I think hinkie is playing everyone with this embiid news (or really, lackthereof). I wouldn't be surprised if he convinces another team in the top ten to trade up to 3 because he starts sending signals that he is taking someone he doesn't want. Like the Payton/Orlando trade robbery he pulled off last draft.
The sixers are definitely the most fun philly team to follow right now. So much mystery and intrigue into what their next move(s) will be. I would bet money that we don't hear another update on embiid until after the draft...The Hinkster will keep everyone in the dark.
I don't think Hinkie is dumb enough to devalue his biggest asset on purpose. Embied's agent would never go along with it either. That doesn't make any sense.
read an article that quoted bill self as saying the injury is "not as bad" as is being reported. sounds as if self thinks some more rest is all he needs.
read an article that quoted bill self as saying the injury is "not as bad" as is being reported. sounds as if self thinks some more rest is all he needs.
I also read that he has been going full speed without pain in workouts/scrimmages. I don't think anyone is devaluing the guy. I think it's just hinkie throwing up pre-draft smokescreens. He is the best.
They really haven't said anything. He hasn't healed as quickly as they hoped is pretty vague. That doesn't mean he reinjured anything. Disappointing that he's missing the summer league, but certainly not the end of the world. And really, if he's out again this year I don't think that's the end of the world either (as long as this isn't a recurring type injury)
I haven't read any official statements. Is he definitely skipping the summer league?
I guess they haven't officially announced that he's out of the summer league. I'm not sure.
Here's a solid article...again, it's mostly speculatory, but I think that's what Hinkie wants. He doesn't want anyone to know what's going on or what direction they are going in the draft.
read an article that quoted bill self as saying the injury is "not as bad" as is being reported. sounds as if self thinks some more rest is all he needs.
I also read that he has been going full speed without pain in workouts/scrimmages. I don't think anyone is devaluing the guy. I think it's just hinkie throwing up pre-draft smokescreens. He is the best.
how is saying an injury that was supposed to take 4-6 months isn't healing properly 12 months later not devaluing the player?
every intelligent basketball analyst i've seen has laughed at the smoke screen nonsense. if anything, the setback isn't as serious as people think and they were being vague in their press release, but there's absolutely some kind of issue this long after the surgery. an agent would never allow his player to be the pawn in some elaborate draft "smoke screen."
A 21 year old big guy who has played basketball for a grand total of 6 years and missing two full years because of foot injuries is pretty bad, if that were the case.
A 21 year old big guy who has played basketball for a grand total of 6 years and missing two full years because of foot injuries is pretty bad, if that were the case.
right. that is just common sense. see oden, greg.
and i'm big hinkie fan, but to try and spin him having another surgery and missing another year as it not being that big a deal is pretty off the wall crazy to me. this is the guy they tanked for and his career would be in jeopardy in that scenario.
read an article that quoted bill self as saying the injury is "not as bad" as is being reported. sounds as if self thinks some more rest is all he needs.
I also read that he has been going full speed without pain in workouts/scrimmages. I don't think anyone is devaluing the guy. I think it's just hinkie throwing up pre-draft smokescreens. He is the best.
how is saying an injury that was supposed to take 4-6 months isn't healing properly 12 months later not devaluing the player?
every intelligent basketball analyst i've seen has laughed at the smoke screen nonsense. if anything, the setback isn't as serious as people think and they were being vague in their press release, but there's absolutely some kind of issue this long after the surgery. an agent would never allow his player to be the pawn in some elaborate draft "smoke screen."
'intelligent basketball fan'. well, that eliminates you. hahahaha
funny guy (and i said "analyst" not fan). seriously though--this conspiracy theory sounds like one of jammin's old wild draft day trade scenarios to me.
in other news, it looks like russell is in town to finally work out for the sixers
he's still an ass. man did Cleveland quit last night or what? i know LeBron was probably out of gas but sure seemed like they were a beaten team in the 2nd half and went through the motions.
he's still an ass. man did Cleveland quit last night or what? i know LeBron was probably out of gas but sure seemed like they were a beaten team in the 2nd half and went through the motions.
they've been a beaten team since the end of game 3.
funny guy (and i said "analyst" not fan). seriously though--this conspiracy theory sounds like one of jammin's old wild draft day trade scenarios to me.
in other news, it looks like russell is in town to finally work out for the sixers
You mean the one that came thru? #5 will always love you...................
funny guy (and i said "analyst" not fan). seriously though--this conspiracy theory sounds like one of jammin's old wild draft day trade scenarios to me.
in other news, it looks like russell is in town to finally work out for the sixers
You mean the one that came thru? #5 will always love you...................
Porzingas? Russell? Trade down for Mudiay? Okafur if Lakers nab Russell?
What do you guys want to happen? I'm still on the Russell bus...keep hearing they are leaning towards Porzingas though--that makes me nervous. What do you guys think?
Porzingas? Russell? Trade down for Mudiay? Okafur if Lakers nab Russell?
What do you guys want to happen? I'm still on the Russell bus...keep hearing they are leaning towards Porzingas though--that makes me nervous. What do you guys think?
I think Russell is the best player in the draft so all in for Russel. If not him then Mudiay. Need guards. Hard to say much about Porzingas. Not sure. And stay away from Justice Winslow that early. As i said earlier in this thread I think his stock is way too high. I think more NBA role player/2nd filddle and not a true star down the line . Guy was 3rd option on offense for Duke so got a lot of open looks. Not saying he stinks or anything but don't think he should be a top 5 pick.
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Doubt they move to Camden...but if that becomes a story line it would be no different than what played out 25 years ago. Sixers have always been the ugly step child in that building.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2495464-joel-embiid-injury-updates-on-76ers-stars-foot-and-return
Joel Embiid Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Foot and Recovery
By Joseph Zucker , Featured Columnist
Joel Embiid Injury: Updates on 76ers Star's Foot and RecoveryBill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
While nobody questioned Joel Embiid's potential when the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him third overall last year, he undoubtedly came with serious questions regarding his health. He didn't play a minute during the 2014-15 season, and now comes news his recovery may be behind schedule.
Continue for updates.
Embiid May Have Another Issue with Injured Foot
Saturday, June 13
Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reported Embiid has another issue with his right foot, which initially kept him out of action for his rookie year:
After weeks of rigorous workouts, Embiid had not felt pain in the foot, but a recent CT scan revealed an issue in the healing process, sources said. Philadelphia is consulting with doctors on how to best proceed, and it's still premature to speculate on the possibility of another surgical procedure that could sideline Embiid, sources said.
Wojnarowski added that Embiid may not be healthy enough to participate in the 76ers' summer league games as was planned.
Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie released a statement on the situation (via Michael Preston, the team's director of public relations):
It's still way too early to say how serious this development is regarding Embiid's potential return to the court. How Philadelphia approaches the 2015 draft might, however, be a barometer for how confident the organization is in his recovery.
If Philly goes with big man Kristaps Porzingis or trades down for Willie Cauley-Stein, Myles Turner or Trey Lyles instead of a guard like D'Angelo Russell or Emmanuel Mudiay, then that could signify the internal concern surrounding Embiid is very real.
The sixers are definitely the most fun philly team to follow right now. So much mystery and intrigue into what their next move(s) will be. I would bet money that we don't hear another update on embiid until after the draft...The Hinkster will keep everyone in the dark.
Cannot wait for draft night...
Hopefully it's not serious enough for surgery.
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
Here's a solid article...again, it's mostly speculatory, but I think that's what Hinkie wants. He doesn't want anyone to know what's going on or what direction they are going in the draft.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/700-level/joel-embiid-injury-update-yes-panic-or-no-panic
every intelligent basketball analyst i've seen has laughed at the smoke screen nonsense. if anything, the setback isn't as serious as people think and they were being vague in their press release, but there's absolutely some kind of issue this long after the surgery. an agent would never allow his player to be the pawn in some elaborate draft "smoke screen."
A 21 year old big guy who has played basketball for a grand total of 6 years and missing two full years because of foot injuries is pretty bad, if that were the case.
and i'm big hinkie fan, but to try and spin him having another surgery and missing another year as it not being that big a deal is pretty off the wall crazy to me. this is the guy they tanked for and his career would be in jeopardy in that scenario.
hopefully it doesn't come to that though.
in other news, it looks like russell is in town to finally work out for the sixers
Hell of a series
Tom O.
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
-The Writer
What do you guys want to happen? I'm still on the Russell bus...keep hearing they are leaning towards Porzingas though--that makes me nervous. What do you guys think?