By: Stephen Patterson
Showing posts with label Philadelphia 76ers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia 76ers. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Andre Iguodala: Top 10 Dunks From 2010-2011 Regular Season
By: Stephen Patterson
Which was your favorite dunk of the season by Iggy?
Let us know what you think below the video in the comments section.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A Look Back: Allen Iverson Crossover Mix
By: Stephen Patterson
This video features a mix of some of Allen Iverson's best moments during his NBA career and shows why he is credited with re-inventing the crossover move.
Philadelphia 76ers Vs. Chicago Bulls 03/28/2011 (Highlights)
By: Stephen Patterson
There are lot of adjectives that could describe the Chicago Bull's in their 97-85 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, and none of them are close to the "Best in the East" label that still stands true for them in the standings.
However, the loss could have been much worse for the Bulls, as the Sixers held a commanding 23-point lead over Chicago before the Bulls began chipping away at the lead.
Leading-MVP candidate Derrick Rose put up decent numbers in the loss, finishing with 31 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
Luckily for the Bulls, the Celtics didn't fare much better on the evening, as they fell to the Indiana Pacers 107-100.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Carmelo Anthony Still Likely To Be Moved
By: Stephen Patterson
While Carmelo Anthony is making it seem like he actually wants to remain with the Nuggets and is content with his situation, sources have said that the proposed four team mega-deal that would've sent Melo to the New Jersey Nets is more accurately described as "dormant" than "dead". And while he may not necessarily be moved in that deal, I feel it's highly unlikely he will be in a Nuggets uniform past the February trade deadline without a signed extension.
After watching the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors lose their respective franchise players during the offseason for basically nothing, I don't think the Nuggets have any interest in suffering the same fate next summer if Melo decides to leave via free agency. While it's highly unlikely Denver will receive equal value in any move made for Anthony, there are plenty of interesting options the Nuggets should definitely investigate.
Most of you have already seen the potential deal involving the Nets, Bobcats, Jazz, and Nuggets (if not, click here for Tyler's post on it), so I won't cover it in this list. These deals were made with the help of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine and have either been discussed, rumored, or would work for both teams involved and could potentially happen, although most probably won't occur due to Anthony's preferred destinations. Keep in mind almost all of these potential deals would also likely include at least one, and in some cases, several draft picks going to the Nuggets.
Potential Deal 1: Denver receives Eddy Curry, Danilo Gallinari, and Wilson Chandler while New York receives Carmelo Anthony.
Eddy Curry has arguably been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA over the past decade (including Darko Milicic's entire career, Yao Ming's bone density, Kwame Brown being drafted first overall), and would only be accepted by the Nuggets because of his expiring $11.3 million contract. It's likely Curry might not even play for Denver, as he has already managed to injure himself in training camp, and will miss 4-6 weeks as a result. That's not even mentioning the fact he has played in fewer games than Greg Oden since Oden was drafted. With the Nuggets' abundance of solid front court players, they may choose not to punish their fans by making them watch Curry play. Chandler and Gallinari are both pretty decent players and would likely receive a fair amount of playing time with the Nuggets, but wouldn't come close to replacing Anthony's production.
The Knicks are high on the list of preferred destinations that Anthony would like to land with, and New York would likely move everything short of Amare and MSG to make the deal happen. Once LeBron James and other top free agents passed on the chance to join the Knicks, the team set their eyes on acquiring Carmelo Anthony and Tony Parker to form their own Big Three to compete in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. Any move they make with Denver would certainly include their first round draft pick this year. That pick could potentially belong to the Rockets, as they have the option to switch first round picks with the Knicks this season as part of the Tracy McGrady deal back in February.
Potential Deal 2: Denver receives Vince Carter, Jameer Nelson, and Brandon Bass while Orlando receives Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups.
This trade would likely be the best case scenario for the Nuggets if Carmelo does indeed get traded. There have been reports that the Magic are willing to part with anyone other than Dwight Howard to make a deal happen, but they have insisted that Billups be included in any scenario. Nelson would be a solid replacement for Billups at point for the Nuggets if they wanted to go that route, and while he doesn't have the experience of Billups, he also doesn't have the mileage on his body.
Vince Carter has always been an electrifying, and sometimes unsatisfying player throughout his career and would instantly become ticket and jersey seller for the Nuggets, although he certainly wouldn't fully replace Anthony's presence in Denver. His contract has a team option at the end of the season, and they could likely get him to stick around at a steep discount from the $17.5 million is scheduled to make this year. Bass has shown signs of being a good player, but has never really received the playing time to truly show off his skill set. He would probably earn more minutes with the Nuggets than in Orlando.
The Magic have had an in-state war of words with the Miami Heat ever since they formed their mega team over the summer with the acquisitions of LeBron James and Chris Bosh, and would love the chance to make a move that rivals theirs. Pairing Anthony and Howard would instantly give the Magic one of the top duos in the league, and with Billups' extensive playoff experience, would instantly put them on par with the Heat. J.J. Redick is ready to step up into the starting role and with all of those offensive threats surrounding him, he would become an even more deadly shooter from downtown.
Potential Deal 3: Denver receives Andre Iguodala and Thaddeus Young while Philadelphia receives Carmelo Anthony.
This trade would land Denver with a pair of versatile wing players that would likely replace most of Carmelo's on-court production, but probably wouldn't do much with the fan base. While it is one of the better offers the Nuggets could receive for Anthony, neither player will sellout arenas on a nightly basis. With J.R. Smith reportedly falling out of favor more and more with every passing day, both would likely start for the Nuggets and keep them in playoff contention.
Philadelphia has been in need of a superstar to replace the presence of Allen Iverson since they traded him to Denver when both parties mutually agreed it was time to part. Maybe the two teams can consummate another blockbuster deal, although this would be much more beneficial to both franchises than the previously mentioned trade. Anthony would instantly be a fan favorite with the Sixers fan-base, and with young players like Evan Turner and Jrue Holiday on the team, they would have a fair chance at convincing him to sign an extension.
Other potential, but less likely moves:
Denver receives Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, and Taj Gibson while Chicago receives Carmelo Anthony.
Unlikely to happen because of the Bulls' unwillingness to part with Noah, which is understandable because they would have a gaping hole at center if they made this move. According to the Trade Machine, it would decrease both teams win totals, with the Bulls dropping by nine and the Nuggets by two (although that number would likely be slightly higher).
Denver receives Kevin Martin and Shane Battier while Houston receives Carmelo Anthony.
This trade would land the Nuggets with two solid players, but I can't imagine them moving Anthony to another Western Conference team unless they are absolutely blown away by the offer. If the Knicks completely bomb, and the Rockets include the first round draft pick they could potentially swap with New York, there is a better chance of a deal occurring.
Denver receives Monta Ellis and Vladimir Radmanovic while Golden State receives Carmelo Anthony.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tonight's Top 5 Picks
By: Stephen Patterson
It looks as though the first five selections in tonight's NBA Draft are starting to come together. It has been pretty much assured since the Washington Wizards won the lottery that Kentucky PG John Wall would be the top pick, but what about the other teams in the top 5? Most mock drafts have a concensus top 5 group of prospects, but the order of where they fall has slightly differed depending on which mock you look at. Well here are my predictions for where each team will look with their selections:
-- Washington Wizards: John Wall G Kentucky. This is an obvious choice for Washington. Sneaking into the top spot with a lot of lottery luck, the Wizards have a chance to draft a franchise changing point guard. The only real question here is how will Wall and troubled star Gilbert Arenas co-exist for the Wizards? Can they both be on the floor at the same time? If so, who's running the show? Arenas has always been a scoring guard, so handing over the point guard responsibilities to Wall shouldn't be an issue. Look out for a possible Arenas trade as well. While the Wizards aren't shopping Agent Zero, there have been rumors of a potential Arenas for Vince Carter deal discussed between Washington and Orlando.
-- Philidelphia 76ers: Evan Turner G Ohio State. Turner played three seasons with the Buckeyes and took home his fair share of awards for his performance last season. He will definitely be a great addition to the Sixers and certainly a player new coach Doug Collins looks forward to having on the floor next season. The only way the Sixers don't select Turner is if they make a deal to move Elton Brand. If they move Brand and his massive contract it is almost a certainty that the other team will want the 2nd pick included in the deal. I don't see many takers for Brand with most teams holding onto every dollar they can for free agency so look for Turner to be a Sixer next year.
-- New Jersey Nets: Wesley Johnson F Syracuse. The Nets were stunned when they found out they missed out on a chance to land Wall after having the leagues worst record last season, but Welsey Johnson is still a good prize nonetheless. This pick may be the most widely differed among mock drafts, with some thinking they will go the route of Derrick Favors. However, I think Johnson is the best fit for New Jersey based on the fact there will be several quality PFs availible in free agency (Bosh, Stoudemire, Boozer), while the only superstar SF certain to be on the market is LeBron James. The Nets' chances of landing James took a steep dive when they lost the chance to land Wall making this a wise choice.
-- Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Favors F Georgia Tech. This pick is probably the most likely of the top 5 to be dealt tonight. It's no secret the Wolves would love to land Wesley Johnson and they may look to move up to make something happen. There is also the possibility they could unload the pick along with Al Jefferson in an effort to rid themselves of his massive deal. The team greatly overvalues Jefferson however, so a deal including the pick is a long shot. David Kahn hasn't shown he really has a clue what he is doing in Minnesota so tonight will be a huge night for him. How would Favors fit in with Jefferson and Love already on the roster? This will be a tough question for Kahn to answer.
-- Sacramento Kings: DeMarcus Cousins C Kentucky. Widely viewed as the biggest gamble in this years draft, Cousins is also seen as one of the players with the most potential. There have been multiple reports over the past 48 hours suggesting the Kings have already decided upon Cousins, and I think they are a good fit for him. The expectations aren't too high for the team and he wouldn't have too much pressure on him with Tyreke Evans as a teammate. If Cousins can stay out of trouble off the court and work on maturity issues, he could be the best player taken in the draft and a franchise changing center.
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