Like every other 76ers fan, I had hoped this situation resolved itself. Long before training camp and the preseason began. Wishful thinking, sure, since every report this summer was more of the same: the reality a trade wasn’t ever close. We’re a weekend away from media day where questions will only be about Ben Simmons, [...]
One of these days, Ben Simmons will be traded. As the rumors swirl. As tolerance wears thin. It’ll happen. Daryl Morey isn’t trading Simmons for nothing. He’ll be patient. With free agency beginning this week, the opportunity will come. You hope, with Russell Westbrook on the Los Angeles Lakers, that Bradley Beal will be available. [...]
Nobody feels bad for the 76ers. Why should they. Context, of course, matters. So much has happened with this franchise since Sam Hinkie took over in 2013. It’s easy to ridicule the 76ers and Trust The Process. They forced the NBA to change lottery rules. And for what… A popular post went viral last night [...]
I didn’t want to write about it. I swore it off, almost like it didn’t happen. Who wants to relive that? Who wants to go back to 12 hours ago? And see Lou Williams make bucket after bucket. And see a promising season drift away. Atlanta practically begged the 76ers to win Game 5. The [...]
There has always been that little bit of despair. In 2014, a broken foot caused Joel Embiid to fall to No. 3 in the draft. A blessing to Philadelphia, of course. But a major question lingered. Will he be healthy? Embiid did everything right this season. You saw a more driven, in shape player. He [...]
Over eight months ago, Boston swept Philadelphia in the first round of the NBA playoffs. A fitting end to a miserable season. The chatter grew loud. Trade Ben Simmons. Even louder. Trade Joel Embiid. They can’t work together. When the NBA playoffs begin this time around, for the first time in 20 years, the Eastern [...]
It’s been over a year since I saw a movie in theaters. What a weird thing to consider. While I lived in Saratoga Springs, I’d go to a movie a couple times each month. It became this constant escape. The easiest way to kill time while having an excuse to eat Sour Patch Kids Watermelon. [...]
Finally, after much delegation, annoying leaks and ostensibly never-ending nonsense, Carson Wentz has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts. As disastrous as it is—seriously what a calamity for a prideful organization—there’s a sense of closure now. A clean break for both parties. Winning a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback. It’s possible that’s where it [...]
Three years ago to the day the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl they’ve reportedly hired the replacement of the guy who led them there. Nobody really knows anything when it comes to coaching hires. I won’t repeat what’s been said before. I was firmly in the “anyone but Josh McDaniels” camp. Although, I [...]
In late September 2016, Carson Wentz scrambled to his right. Philadelphia had won its first two games that season, home against Cleveland and on the road in Chicago. Neither all that impressive. As Wentz moved toward the sidelines, the Eagles held a 10-point lead against the always tough Pittsburgh Steelers. It felt like backyard football [...]
