The last Baylor Bear the Sixers drafted turned out pretty well. Maybe it’s time to try that again… www.libertyballers.com/76ers-draft-...

The Sixers would need to trade up to land him, but few players would be worth it more than Yaxel Lendeborg — who might be the most versatile connective player in this draft. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-draft-...

The Cavs are slated to pick at 29, 7 slots behind the Sixers’ pick. It’s a quick turnaround, but Mike Gansey should have a good feel of players in the latter half of the first round.

Hard to say definitively either way. He’s had a strong reputation for a while, and this isn’t the first time he’s been considered for an outside job. I’m personally encouraged by the drafting background, which is something they need to lean into more regardless.

Mike Gansey’s in for Sixers’ POBO. How we feeling?

Some major updates on the tracker, with some leading candidates…

Tyrese Maxey is officially a dad!

Just saw the Mando movie, and I’m a bit confused why it’s getting so much hate? At worst it’s the 3rd best movie Disney made. At best it’s probably the 2nd best. I liked the plot, it had some cool moments, good pacing. Don’t see what all the fuss is about, and I’m picky when it comes to SW content.

Nick U’Ren’s connection to the Sixers gave me the perfect excuse to write about the WNBA and I wasn’t about to pass it up. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-analys...

Just submitted one of my favorite stories I’ve ever wrote. Can’t wait to share it with yall.

Has there ever been more pressure to hit on what’s ultimately a mid-first round pick?

Several new updates on the tracker with Mike Gansey, Nick U’Ren, and surprisingly Jameer Nelson.

Tracker has been updated, with two names crossed off the board and another added.

Names are piling up in the Sixers’ executive search. Over at @libertyballers.bsky.social, we’ve compiled a tracker covering every confirmed name, their background, and when they were first reported. All from reputable sources, conveniently in one place. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-news/9...

VJ Edgecombe is back in the Bahamas, and there’s no shortage of excitement.

Assuming he’s sticking to his word here, I liked hearing this answer. I do think Myers can bring some (needed) things to the table. His draft record was/is a huge concern of mine if they don’t get this done before the draft.

What’s the latest word for the Sixers @ 22? I found out! www.libertyballers.com/76ers-draft-...

Fantastic reporting right here

Out of all current and available execs, Vince Rozman makes the most sense. He has ties to Philly, he’s a proven drafter (which they need to lean into now more than ever), and has worked under some of the best execs we’ve seen in Hinkie, Presti, and yes, Daryl Morey.

I see why people are reacting the way they are to keeping Nick Nurse, but that’s not necessarily a bad decision. Your two best players enjoy playing for him, he coached well in the postseason, and it shouldn’t be hard to move off him after next year. Not much contract left.

Wow

What do the Sixers need? The short answer: a lot. The good news is that several players who fit the bill should be available. www.libertyballers.com/76ers-draft-...

Opening the floodgates for a ton of draft content tomorrow

Silver lining is this could be the last game we see Quentin Grimes in a Sixer uniform.

I’ve never seen Miles McBride miss a shot

Good news that 2 of the top 3 guys in this draft will be heading out West. The Grizzlies in particular are in a fantastic spot, likely starting their rebuild with Caleb Wilson or DP. Will be interesting to see who Washington goes with at 1…

Man, they are REALLY pushing AJ Dybantsa as the number 1 guy in this draft. I’m… not sure about that being the case.

Draft Lottery time! I’m sure it’ll be completely normal with no controversial movements ahead of an awful rule change.

Wings vs. Fever has been an awesome game so far. Blows my mind the last four number one overall picks are playing in this single game.

Knicks bench up to 23 points. Sixers bench has a donut. One team is in the tax, the other went out of their way to avoid it. That’s been the difference tonight.

Hearing Stan Van Gundy call this game

There really shouldn’t be any fit angles brought up when talking who the Sixers should or shouldn’t draft. They need everything. Yet another year where backup big is a problem. Grimes is being cooked by Landry Shamet. They just need guys.

Welp, Sixers are “only” down 8. Plenty to fix if they’re gonna turn this game around, however. Rebounding has been a major issue. Knicks had 9 offensive boards in that half alone. Bench production has been non-existent.

Quentin Grimes, the guy the Sixers are set to pay (???), is getting fried by Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet.

Refs aren’t calling much early on in this game. Sixers gonna have to just play through it, and not let it affect them.

Tough playoff stretch for Bona, but strong half tonight: 2 pts, 7 rebs (6 oreb), 2 blks, +4 in 13 min. 2 TOs and 3 fouls, but his activity has been a huge net positive. Generating so many extra possessions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My guy Francis always asks the questions that matter. I have a mountain of notes I’m preparing to put to paper. I like Swain, Graves, Mo Johnson as “realistic” targets for 22. Let me know if you want me to write about anyone specific, and I’ll make it happen.

On here tonight, and moving forward. BLUE SKY WHADDUP?

Wow, that’s horrible. Think it says a lot about Nick that he can not only be out there right now but coach well with this in the back of his mind. That can’t be easy.

Bontemps said Embiid was talking to him about a Knicks series—and keeping Knicks fans out of Xfinity—after *game 6* of the Celtics series podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

VJ Edgecombe led the Sixers in plus-minus tonight, finishing a remarkable +19 in 43 minutes during their 9-point victory. Embiid was the second best at +11.

The Philadelphia 76ers just beat the second seeded Boston Celtics for the first time in over 40 years. The Celtics blew a 3-1 lead.

First 12 minutes of Embiid in Game 7: 10 points 4 rebounds 5 assists 0 turnovers +13 5/7 FG

Can’t say enough about what a fantastic experience this has been for him in Year 1. We’ve seen the highs (Game 2) and the lows, but he really seems to have found his footing over these last two games. And now, in his very first year, he gets to experience a Game 7.

Tyrese Maxey, playing through a finger injury, is averaging 26.3 pts, 6.5 ast, and nearly 2 stocks in 6 games vs. one of the NBA’s better defenses. He’s shooting 44.4/41.2 with a 55.7 TS% while committing just 1.3 TOV per game in 40+ minutes. What. A. Player.

Is the Eastern Conference really as bad as some insist if we’re getting a Game 7 matchup in the 2-7 slot, and possibly in the 1-8 slot???

Shots haven’t been falling like in Game 5, but Embiid has had some absolutely gorgeous passes tonight. 7 assists so far tonight, and 14 total with Game 5 + 6.

Sixers found success with Grimes over Oubre last game, and the series numbers back it up. Tonight may be his most important game of the season — he’s playing for a payday, and Philly will need to lean on him.

PG + Joel combined for 15 assists tonight. Think they’re wise to use PG on ball more.

Hand up, he was great in this game. And I think they’re gonna need a lot of him if they have any hope in Game 6. Sixers benefited from his shotmaking and spacing. They’ve been sagging off Oubre quite a bit this series. Big potential for a prove it game.