Philadelphia 76ers
Top 5 Disappointments of the NBA Season (So Far)
With less than two weeks until the new year, what have been the biggest disappointments so far this NBA season? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Top 5 Surprises of the NBA Season (So Far)
What's more surprising: James Harden's explosion as a new star or Oklahoma City playing even better basketball without him? »Read More
Bynum Looking to Get Cleared for Impact
Andrew Bynum was in a good mood. Perhaps it was because a bunch of his old teammates from the Los Angeles Lakers were in town. Or peerhaps, as he said, his bothersome left knee... »Read More
Kobe Agrees He Stunted Bynum’s Growth
Andrew Bynum played seven seasons with Kobe Bryant as his teammate before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. But by the end of his time in L.A., Bynum felt that Bryant’s ball-dominant... »Read More
Bynum: Lakers Traded ‘No.1 for No. 2′
Despite the hair and the fact that he hasn’t logged a minute with his new team yet because of knee problems, (Andrew) Bynum still has a very high opinion of where he currently ranks... »Read More
Bynum: Lakers Must Commit to Defense
(Said Andrew Bynum:) “Dwight (Howard) is a great player, but he’s going to have to get accustomed playing with Kobe (Bryant) and not touching the ball every single play.” Bynum drew from personal experience.... »Read More
Source: Bynum Will Play This Season
Cognizant that there have been too many false starts and false reports, the Sixers expect that, some seven months after (Andrew) Bynum last played a game in the NBA, they will finally know whether... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Who Will Be First-Time All-Stars?
Josh Smith looks as good as any player in the league to make his first All-Star team, but he's not alone... Klay Thompson is breaking out, but gives almost everybody else on his team... »Read More
NBA PM: China No Picnic For NBA Players
Aaron Brooks says playing in China made him appreciate the NBA ... A new clutch "killer" emerging in the East ... Evan Turner powering surprising success in Philly ... »Read More
Grading the NBA’s Atlantic Division
The NBA's Atlantic Division is finally competitive again, which means the Boston Celtics will have a tougher time pulling off their usual late-season surge. »Read More
NBA AM: Same Story With Andrew Bynum
76ers big man Andrew Bynum continues to say the same thing about his return... Rudy Gay is finding his groove in Memphis... Two struggling coaches get the "Vote of Confidence"... Hansbrough In, DJ Agustin... »Read More
Bynum Insists He’ll Play for 76ers
Despite a growing belief among 76ers fans that Andrew Bynum, in the last year of his contract, may never play for the team, Bynum does not see that happening. “No, it never crossed my... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
Will Jrue Holiday Make All-Star Reserve?
While he won’t get voted in as a starter, there’s a real possibility that Holiday makes the All-Star team as a reserve, and he admits that’s something he very much wants. “It’s definitely a... »Read More
Turner, Collins Working on Relationship
Evan Turner admits he and (Sixers coach) Doug Collins have butted heads in their first two-plus years together. “Obviously, I was a little stubborn and Doug, every now and then, is stubborn a little... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jrue Holiday, All-Star?
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday has played well enough to be an All-Star this season, but will that actually end up happening?... Mike D'Antoni turns to familiar face with top two point guards... »Read More
Collins Open to Trade for Bench Scorer
Let’s make a deal? (Sixers coach Doug) Collins said he’s willing to discuss trading for a bench scorer to boost the team’s struggling second unit. “Would I?” Collins said. “Yeah. I would. Can I?... »Read More
Thaddeus Young Thriving at Power Forward
In just about every way possible, Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young is having a career-year. He’s rebounding over two boards per game higher than his previous best-season average, and he’s also posting career-highs in... »Read More
Young Grows Up in Bynum’s Extended Absence
Thaddeus Young is now the longest-tenured Philadelphia 76er, and he's embraced his role as a leader by breaking out in a big way... »Read More
Collins: Sixers Still Trying to Find Identity
So here’s a look at what the coach (76ers coach Doug Collins) had to say about his 10-8 team. “If you look at our guys, really the most energetic games and the intense games... »Read More
Do Sixers Have a Contingency Plan?
After watching the Sixers get taken apart, 105-88, by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center, I’d say the future is pretty much now. The Sixers don’t have to give up... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
76ers Success Result of Playoff Experience
For the past two years, the Philadelphia 76ers have looked like a team on the rise, with an excellent head coach in Doug Collins, plenty of talented young players on the roster and the... »Read More
Philadelphia 76ers Better Without Bynum?
With a great coach and an excellent young core, the 76ers are thriving, leaving some to wonder if they're better without Andrew Bynum. »Read More
Turner Benefiting from Iguodala Trade
For 76ers swingman Evan Turner, there really is a simple explanation why his scoring average has jumped from 9.4 to 14.3 points and his rebounding average from 5.8 to 7.3. “Minutes, more responsibility, more opportunity,” the... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Impact NBA Injuries
Five key injuries have derailed some NBA teams early on ... Warriors waiting (and waiting) on Andrew Bogut ... Time for Lakers to trade Pau Gasol? ... »Read More
Brand Says Philly Experiencing ‘Bad Luck’
(Elton) Brand knows the fan base well. So, he has a pretty good idea what Sixers center Andrew Bynum is going through as the anticipated savior deals with knee problems that have prohibited him... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Sixers to Look for Frontcourt Help?
The Sixers acquired Andrew Bynum from the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-team trade this past offseason in which they also shipped All-Star forward Andre Iguodala to the Denver Nuggets. DiLeo says Bynum’s knee... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Hungrier Al Horford Leading Hawks
Al Horford’s time away from the game last season helped him rediscover his love for it. He has now returned hungrier than ever. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Waiver Wire Watch
Which players are hanging on the waiver wire for wise fantasy basketball owners to grab? HOOPSWORLD has the answers. »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 22nd
Welcome to week three of HOOPSWORLD’s weekly MVP watch. For the third week in a row we have a new number one on our list. Familiar faces are starting to solidify their spots in... »Read More
NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles
It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency. »Read More
Agent Nixes Doctor’s Discussion on Bynum
Andrew Bynum’s agent is apparently not ready to share details of the knee ailments that have kept the 76ers’ center sidelined indefinitely. Dr. David W. Altchek of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Bynum Frustrated; ‘Got to bide my time’
76ers center Andrew Bynum never thought going bowling, one of his favorite pastimes, could do damage to his knees. But he believes that’s exactly what happened and it’s added frustration in his struggle to... »Read More
NBA Sunday: What’s Wrong With The Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets entered the season thought to be Western Conference contenders, but would miss the playoffs if they started today. »Read More
Bynum’s Setback Caused by Bowling?
The Philadelphia 76ers fear All-Star center Andrew Bynum might have done additional damage to his knees while bowling, according to sources close to the situation. Multiple sources told ESPN on Saturday that Bynum suffered... »Read More
Andrew Bynum’s Return by Mid-January?
The target date of returning to practice on Oct. 24, two days after the Synvisc-One injections, came and went, and with it went the hope of (Andrew) Bynum’s appearing in the season opener nearly... »Read More
Doug Collins Baffled By Loss
“We were playing against a team that was desperate, 0-8,” Sixers coach Doug Collins said. “I don’t know how many times I asked the coaches sitting on the sidelines, ‘What’s going on?’ via John... »Read More
Doug Collins High on Arnett Moultrie
“He’s come a long way,” Collins said of his rookie from Mississippi State. “Conditioning was critical. Any time you don’t play you lose conditioning. He gained a little bit of weight, which was natural.... »Read More
76ers “Bigger, Tougher” Even Sans Bynum
Not unexpectedly, Bynum still hasn’t suited up for the 76ers due to on-going knee issues and may not see the floor for some time yet. The 76ers’ other big additions, Kwame Brown and Jason... »Read More
No Bynum, No Problem In Philadelphia
Andrew Bynum hasn't played a game for Philadelphia, but that hasn't really been a problem for the 76ers. »Read More
NBA AM: Bynum Just Trying To Get Healthy
Andrew Bynum is just trying to get healthy and that may take more time... Phil Jackson thought he had the Lakers job... Sam Amick tells us why Phil didn't get the job... Brook Lopez... »Read More
Bynum Likely Out Until January
Sixers announce Andrew Bynum projected to resume hoop activity Dec. 10 but likely to need 1-to-4 weeks of practice/conditioning from there via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Will Road Trip Help Sixers Bond?
Despite popular belief, sometimes “There’s no place like the road.” At least that’s what the 76ers are hoping as Wednesday they’ll begin a mini-road trip with three games in 4 days. It begins in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Collins Makes Rally Cry Against Photogs
Doug Collins often has bemoaned the presence of photographers along the baseline, and on Sunday, when he lost shooting guard Jason Richardson to a sprained left ankle in the first quarter against the New... »Read More
Sixers Not Viewing Bynum as ‘Savior’
Andrew Bynum was the 76ers’ haul in the biggest move of the summer, the four-team mega-deal that landed Dwight Howard with the Lakers. But Bynum, who hasn’t played in Philadelphia’s first two games, has... »Read More
Jason Richardson Suffers Ankle Sprain
Jason Richardson got up and down the floor just a few times on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden before his day came to an end. Just two minutes into Sunday’s game against the... »Read More
DiLeo Clarifies Bynum’s Contract Options
(Sixers GM Tony) DiLeo clarified that the Sixers can offer injured center Andrew Bynum, who has yet to practice with the team, a two-year contract extension with 4.5 percent annual increases (roughly $36 million)... »Read More
NBA PM: 10 NBA Tricks And Treats
Ten tricks and treats from Halloween night NBA action ... Wesley Johnson's big shot in Phoenix ... Michael Jordan wants the "Hornets" name back and has big plans for his team . . . »Read More
NBA AM: Harden Explodes For The Rockets
James Harden put on a show in his Rockets debut... Terrence Jones is ready to be a pro... Some Extensions got done... Dell Demps denies Eric Gordon has one foot out in New Orleans...... »Read More
76ers Holding Down Fort For Bynum
“What we’ve got to realize is this: We don’t know what life is like with him yet,” Hawes said. “In the mean time, we’ve been together for six weeks with his new group. We’ve... »Read More
Andre Iguodala Focused On Improvement
Not long after Iguodala was dealt to Denver in a four-team trade, he knew that his first game as a professional not wearing a 76ers uniform would be against the team that drafted him... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Collins Sees Himself in Evan Turner
At the start of the 1976-77 season, Doug Collins, then a fourth-year guard with the 76ers, was in a quandary. “I had to figure out how I was going to get my points,” said... »Read More
76ers Exercise Option On Evan Turner
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they exercised the fourth-year option on swingman Evan Turner. Turner (6-7, 220) was originally the second overall pick by the Sixers in the 2010 NBA draft. As a... »Read More
NBA AM: Extending The 2009 Draft Class
NBA teams have roughly six more days to reach deals with their 2009 draft picks, who is close to a deal?... NBA Teams have to get to 15 guys by Monday... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Bynum: It’s Better to Be Cautious
“Pain-free” always will be a relative concept for Bynum, the way it is for addle-kneed Chase Utley. He knows that. “I think it’s better to be cautious. Let it fully heal,” Bynum said. “I... »Read More
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