He’s averaging 15.8 points a game and shooting just a shade under 40 percent from three. A lot was made this past season about the Sixers’ struggles shooting from the perimeter. At that point, there were questions about what general manager Elton Brand might do with the roster. If the Philadelphia 76ers are serious about stealing Buddy Hield away from the Kings, their best path may include taking on Harrison Barnes in the process. In their latest 2020 NBA Mock Draft, USA Today's Rookie Wire suggests the Sixers should snag TCU's Desmond Bane with the 21st overall pick. Heard on ESPN Radio and NBC Sports Radio.
Possible package gaining traction for Kennard, per sources: Jevon Carter, Elie Okobo and a first-round pick. Other reports mentioned the start could come as late as February or even March. All hope isn't lost for a 2020 start date for next season. Less than a week after being hired as the Philadelphia 76ers’ next head coach, Doc Rivers held his introductory press conference on Monday. Sam Malone = greatest TV character ever.
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Rivers does have experience making player personnel decisions dating back to his time with the Clippers. Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline is inching closer. Tweet; Share; x; Pin; Comment; Stan Van Gundy’s first hire as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans could be one of Philly’s top assistants. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers is interested in adding Chicago Bulls assistant coach Roy Rogers to his staff, according to a report.
The Sixers also have a bevy of second-round picks to work with: 2020 — Own; Hawks, protected 31-55; More favorable of Brooklyn and New York; Dallas. Their 2020 pick belongs to the Nets and, per the Stepien Rule, you can’t trade your own first-rounder two years in a row. Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated. Detroit and Phoenix are discussing a deal centered on guard Luke Kennard, league sources tell ESPN.
Following the breakout of COVID-19 in the NBA back in March, the league went into an in-season offseason until late July. Agents around the league believe the Sixers need to make a major move during the 2020 NBA offseason.
However, the situation is vastly different in Philadelphia. Suns imagine Kennard as a 30 minute-plus per game floor spacer to complement Devin Booker, Kelly Oubre, Jr., and Ricky Rubio. Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Furkan Korkmaz recently discussed his former teammate, Jimmy Butler, and described what went wrong with Butler and the Sixers.
One of those players was TCU’s Desmond Bane who said that he received a “lot of interest” from the Sixers during his interview. The Sixers are a long way past the 10-72 days of 2016, but they are not ready to compete in the East. It clearly works when they play together,” Rivers told reporters. With the New Orleans Pelicans hiring Stan Van Gundy as their new head coach, recent reports indicate he could consider bringing on Sixers assistant, Ime Udoka. I think Elton and I will have a chance to form an amazing partnership together, and we’ll grow from there.”. Returning to normal this year won't be possible -- but the NBA is working on a start that comes a lot earlier than initially expected. Reader. NBA Rumors: League Office Targeting Earlier Return for 2020-2021 Season . A top-10 scoring offense in each of his seven seasons with the Clippers. By. In fact, the above-mentioned Brett Brown called out Simmons on a near never-ending loop.