Another big playoff shot for Kahleah Copper, so pulling this story from last week back up 🙂

Worth noting if you’ve been on Sixers Internet this summer: Kelly Oubre is one of the players who came to the event…and was Morey’s partner for a game. (I took some video but seems that’s not working on BlueSky at the moment)

Here at a ping-pong fundraiser for the Battier Take Charge Foundation, which Daryl Morey helps spearhead out here with Camden Academy. Morey said he is feeling “obviously a lot” of anticipation to begin the season because “it was the toughest year of my career, as well.”

While rehabbing her knee, Kahleah Copper received slips of paper words with of affirmation from the Mercury’s health and performance team. Photos of them are still saved in her phone. “That shit really made a difference." More on her season, and recognizing that where she’s at is enough👇🏻

While rehabbing her knee, Kahleah Copper received slips of paper words with of affirmation from the Mercury’s health and performance team. Photos of them are still saved in her phone. “That shit really made a difference." More on her season, and recognizing that where she’s at is enough👇🏻

Shey Peddy is on the floor right now for the Fever in a decisive Game 3. It’s the latest chapter in her fascinating basketball journey…and has proven a lot to herself post-Achilles surgery. “You’ve still got it. You still love the game, and keep going until you know when you’re done.” More👇🏻

Kahleah Copper dealt with significant injury for the first time this season. She still is not as “springy” as she’d like. How does she manage that during the playoffs? “It's no different than just some regular-ass life shit. Make fucking lemonade out of lemons.“ www.inquirer.com/wnba/kahleah...

Kahleah Copper dealt with significant injury for the first time this season. She still is not as “springy” as she’d like. How does she manage that during the playoffs? “It's no different than just some regular-ass life shit. Make fucking lemonade out of lemons.“ www.inquirer.com/wnba/kahleah...

Peddy played 23 minutes in the Fever’s win last night to force a win-or-go-home Game 3. Consider this the latest chapter in her fascinating basketball journey👇🏻

Peddy played 23 minutes in the Fever’s win last night to force a win-or-go-home Game 3. Consider this the latest chapter in her fascinating basketball journey👇🏻

Throughout July and August, Shey Peddy spent mornings at a Houston-area gym…and returned home without an offer from a WNBA or overseas team. “Maybe it’s time to retire,” the 36-year-old Peddy told herself. Then, the Indiana Fever called. www.inquirer.com/wnba/shey-pe...

13 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the first half for Cloud. Fellow Philly kid Kahleah Copper picked up three first-half fouls and needed to sit for the final 5ish minutes for the Mercury.

A little reading ahead of the New York Liberty’s playoff opener at the Phoenix Mercury 👇🏻

Natasha Cloud felt appreciated by Liberty fans even as a visitor. She’s helped her new team navigate an injury-riddled regular season by adding water to her fiery playing style. Now, she’s ready for New York’s title defense. “I’m salivating waiting.” www.inquirer.com/wnba/playoff...

Restricted free agency was particularly stagnant this summer, a byproduct of the new CBA and “apron” penalties. But within the last week, Cam Thomas took his qualifying offer and Josh Giddy agreed to a long-term deal with Chicago. So…Quentin Grimes? www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Restricted free agency was particularly stagnant this summer, a byproduct of the new CBA and “apron” penalties. But within the last week, Cam Thomas took his qualifying offer and Josh Giddy agreed to a long-term deal with Chicago. So…Quentin Grimes? www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Ben Simmons storylines: ‘Overtures’ from the Sixers last season, interest from the Knicks, retirement talk and more. www.inquirer.com/sixers/ben-s...

After drafting VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers’ offseason has been quiet. That’s life with three max contacts and a lingering RFA situation. But because last season was so injury-riddled, a lot of roster stuff will still feel new. Here are five things I’m curious about👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Also hi I’m emerging from vacation, including an unreal trip to France 👋

After drafting VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers’ offseason has been quiet. That’s life with three max contacts and a lingering RFA situation. But because last season was so injury-riddled, a lot of roster stuff will still feel new. Here are five things I’m curious about👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

“Sometimes, you’re just speechless ... He was 21 when he died, but his legacy is going to be way longer than that.” Learn more about The Rumph, from those who started the pro-am tournament for their friend and watched it grow into a premier summer basketball event during the past 20 years.

“Sometimes, you’re just speechless ... He was 21 when he died, but his legacy is going to be way longer than that.” Learn more about The Rumph, from those who started the pro-am tournament for their friend and watched it grow into a premier summer basketball event during the past 20 years.

Enjoyed chatting with a variety of people about The Rumph, which was born out of tragedy and has become a quintessential Philly basketball environment. And it still holds its core mission: to raise awareness (and resources) to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in kids playing on courts like Danny.

Enjoyed chatting with a variety of people about The Rumph, which was born out of tragedy and has become a quintessential Philly basketball environment. And it still holds its core mission: to raise awareness (and resources) to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in kids playing on courts like Danny.

The Danny Rumph Classic's impact during the last two decades extends far beyond the court. 👉 www.inquirer.com/sports/danny...

Meet Pirates prospect Iverson Allen. He goes by "The Question," loves practice, and models his game after the Sixers great. Allen's father was a PG for Panama's national team. He named his son after his favorite player. "Instead of A.I., we have I.A.” www.inquirer.com/phillies/ive...

Big shout to @highkin.bsky.social for the assist here!

Big shout to @highkin.bsky.social for the assist here!

How could Trendon Watford fit with the Sixers? Get to know the "valuable rotation piece" through the eyes of Brooklyn Nets reporter CJ Holmes, as told to The Inquirer's @ginamizell.bsky.social. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Starting our offseason series on the Sixers’ newcomers, where I grab some insight from the beat writers who covered those players at their most recent stop. Up first is the New York Daily News’ C.J. Holmes, who covered Trendon Watford’s time with the Brooklyn Nets. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Talked briefly to Council last month at a youth camp he spoke at, where he acknowledged the uncertainty of his situation. www.inquirer.com/sixers/ricky...

Per a league source, the Sixers are waiving Ricky Council IV. His contact was non guaranteed entering the 2025-26 season.

Hi from Phoenix, where I caught up with Kahleah Copper about navigating an uncharacteristically injury-plagued season — and her advice for the Sixers’ ownership group as it launches Philly’s WNBA franchise. “Copy and paste what we’re doing here, honestly.” www.inquirer.com/wnba/kahleah...

Hi from Phoenix, where I caught up with Kahleah Copper about navigating an uncharacteristically injury-plagued season — and her advice for the Sixers’ ownership group as it launches Philly’s WNBA franchise. “Copy and paste what we’re doing here, honestly.” www.inquirer.com/wnba/kahleah...

Big thanks to @keithsmithnba.bsky.social for helping make sense of why the Quentin Grimes situation — and restricted free agency, in general — is particularly dragging this summer. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

In 1991, Ginny Burbage, a courier at FedEx, saw a package with Charles Barkley's address on it. Her brother, Tommy Murphy, had terminal cancer. He was a big Sixers fan. So, she sent him a letter. Days later, Barkley came to their house. He stayed for two hours: www.inquirer.com/sixers/charl...

Big thanks to @keithsmithnba.bsky.social for helping make sense of why the Quentin Grimes situation — and restricted free agency, in general — is particularly dragging this summer. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

T.J. DiLeo was playing overseas in Germany during COVID when he thought “I might be done.” He texted Fran Dunphy, his coach at Temple, about any leads. The Sixers were looking to hire recently retired players who could guard during workouts as interns. Now, he’s the Summer Sixers’ head coach👇🏻

T.J. DiLeo was playing overseas in Germany during COVID when he thought “I might be done.” He texted Fran Dunphy, his coach at Temple, about any leads. The Sixers were looking to hire recently retired players who could guard during workouts as interns. Now, he’s the Summer Sixers’ head coach👇🏻

Daryl Morey said in Vegas that, after the Sixers’ barrage of injuries last season, the front office “went into this offseason really prioritizing getting some really good young players” in the frontcourt. Exhibit A: Paul George’s knee scope this week? www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Mo’ne is one of my favorite athletes I’ve spent time with while at The Inquirer, and I love that she’s pursuing this.

T.J. DiLeo used to draw up plays as a 5-year-old, then tell dad Tony to use them as an assistant coach with the Sixers. After growing up around this organization, T.J. is now the summer league head coach. “There’s something new coming every day. Every day.” www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Daryl Morey said in Vegas that, after the Sixers’ barrage of injuries last season, the front office “went into this offseason really prioritizing getting some really good young players” in the frontcourt. Exhibit A: Paul George’s knee scope this week? www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

I’ll echo that this is really exceptional work by Dotun, both in earning Joel’s trust and in the vulnerable details he captured from so many perspectives throughout his career.

A summer league notebook dump from my stint in Vegas, including the Maxey-Watford friendship, Dom Barlow’s quick adjustment, Adem Bona’s summer, and Andrew Funk suiting up for his home team. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

HE’S BACK.

A summer league notebook dump from my stint in Vegas, including the Maxey-Watford friendship, Dom Barlow’s quick adjustment, Adem Bona’s summer, and Andrew Funk suiting up for his home team. www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Interesting nugget: Glashow is the same surgeon who did Joel Embiid’s most recent surgery

VJ Edgecombe said his sprained thumb is “getting better,” but that he won’t play again until it’s 100 percent. “I'm itching to get on the court after my first game. Probably just because we lost, too. I'm 0-1 in games I've played." More 👇🏻 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Tyrese Maxey told reporters in Las Vegas Saturday that his pinkie injury has healed, after missing the final month-plus of a physically and mentally trying 2024-25 season. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...