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ben simmons over last 8 games:
17.1 points
10.3 rebs
10.3 assists
2.3 steals
56% FG
philly media, emptying gasoline can over own head:
coach brent brond, sir, please scold him about the 3s sir
Doc Rivers revealed he attempted to influence Daryl Morey’s perspective on Isaiah Joe’s potential.
"I even brought it up to Daryl: 'Are you sure? I think Isaiah going to be an amazing shooter. It may take a year or two, but he’ll knock down 40% of his 3s in OKC”
NBA INSIDERS: With James Harden, Houston can jump to the front of the line in the Tobias Harris sweepstakes. But should New Philadelphia hold out for more?
Jayson Tatum is tired of not getting star treatment from officials and has been complaining about it on the bench and in the makeshift locker room, per
@joevardon
Danny Green, three time NBA champion with three different teams, after a season in Philly: Sixers fans are unnecessarily negative
Sixers fans: Fuck you!
The problem with Team LeBron is that when Simmons and AD are on the court, the spacing doesn't keep the defense honest, and in the 4th quarter, when the game slows down, the lack of shooting will be a problem
Daniel Gafford on the
@sixers
' physicality:
“The last two games, they’ve thrown the first punch… The level of physicality that they come out with - it’s intense. We have to learn to adjust to it. Philly’s a really physical team.”
players with 0 three-pointers made
drummond - fine
derozan - fine
gobert - fine
harrell - fine
simmons - disrespecting the sport, should be traded
whiteside - fine
capela - fine
jarrett - fine
howard - fine
javale - fine
deandre - fine
adams - fine
tj - fine
nerlens - fine
LEAGUE SOURCES: Trade talks centered around a Tony Bradley for Jayson Tatum swap have gone cold. “Beantown is gonna need some sweeteners to make this happen,” say insiders
zion williamson has failed to make a 3-pointer in eight consecutive games. are the pelicans playing 4 on 5? is he lazy or arrogant? should his coach scold him in public? we're pissing our pants in fury