NBA DraftPennsauken’s Yaxel Lendeborg untraditional path to becoming an NBA draft pick was fueled by his motherLendeborg struggled to get on the court at Pennsauken because of his grades. His mom, Yissel, set Lendeborg on a fast trajectory from community college to a national champion with Michigan.Gabriela Carroll Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source saysTim Reynolds, Associated Press Sixers Q&A: Biggest draft need, chances of moving up, Joel Embiid’s future, and more Gina Mizell What can the Sixers expect with the No. 22 draft pick? Past drafts illustrate the unpredictability. Gina Mizell Who could the Sixers draft at No. 22? Here’s our take on projected picks, and other players to watchGina Mizell AdvertisementMike Gansey ran the Cavaliers’ draft. Now, he must infuse that expertise with the Sixers. Gansey joins a Sixers front office with recent draft successes, including VJ Edgecombe last summer, Jared McCain in 2024, and Tyrese Maxey in 2020.Gina Mizell Jared McCain has been successful in OKC. What type of return at No. 22 would make the Sixers trade a success?We round up which players draft analysts are linking to the Sixers at pick No. 22. No matter who they select, though, will be linked to McCain and his success in Oklahoma City.DeAntae Prince Sixers’ playoff newcomers getting ‘invaluable’ experience in first series against BostonStarters VJ Edgecombe and Adem Bona are among those playing key roles in their first postseason. But a full series against an experienced Celtics team with Finals potential is a different beast.Gina Mizell Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Game 4 vs. Boston CelticsEmbiid was upgraded to doubtful entering Friday’s Game 3 before being ruled out about two hours before tipoff. He went through an individual on-court workout Saturday.Gina Mizell ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on his busy ‘SportsCenter’ stretch, returning to Pa., and losing his father Negandhi, a Temple grad from Phoenixville, is approaching his 19th year at ESPN. He's never been busier. Rob Tornoe Paul George says the Sixers ‘knew early’ that VJ Edgecombe was their guy. The rookie says it’s still ‘surreal.’The Sixers rookie joined George on the latest episode of “Podcast P” to discuss his transition to the NBA and much more.Gabriela Carroll Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s message to leadership, VJ Edgecombe’s successful summer league and moreThe Inquirer answers your questions after a newsy week, including Joel Embiid's comments in an ESPN article and VJ Edgecombe's showing in summer league.Keith Pompey NBA free agency: Sixers essentially have the same roster from last season’s 24-win teamThe Sixers did get younger at certain positions and added size, though they still need Joel Embiid healthy and playing at a high level to contend for an NBA championship.Keith Pompey VJ Edgecombe’s injury has opened old wounds for Sixers fans trying to get over the 2024-25 seasonTo keep things in perspective, Edgecombe’s thumb sprain will be long forgotten if he’s healthy at the start of the season. But folks in Philly have grown sensitive to very mention of an injury.Keith Pompey As the NBA buzzes about VJ Edgecombe, scouts weigh in on his potential: ‘He’s going to be good. He goes hard.’The combo guard, who had already shown he can compete against high-level competition, is receiving comparisons to All-Stars. One Western Conference scout invoked Victor Oladipo.Keith Pompey First-round pick VJ Edgecombe is among the four storylines to watch during the Sixers’ summer leagueEdgecombe, the Sixers' third overall pick, finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's Salt Lake City summer league opener against the Utah Jazz and Ace Bailey. Gina Mizell Sixers free agency: Will they be able to keep Quentin Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele?Also, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon have to opt in or out of their contracts by Sunday, which will impact how the Sixers approach free agency.Keith Pompey Johni Broome was a winner at the college level. He hopes to prove that it translates to the NBA.The 6-foot-10, 249-pounder led Auburn to the most wins in school history. The Tigers were ranked No. 1 nationally for eight consecutive weeks and made it to the Final Four.Keith Pompey Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe wants to give his all for Philly. But he’ll never forget his Bahamian roots.The native of Bimini, Bahamas, came to America five years ago with dreams to one day be in position to feed his family. That day came on Wednesday night. Keith Pompey What they’re saying about Sixers first-round pick VJ Edgecombe: Comparisons to Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, and morePaul George, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and more react to the Sixers drafting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Here’s what they had to say. Ariel Simpson See more storiesAdvertisement
Pennsauken’s Yaxel Lendeborg untraditional path to becoming an NBA draft pick was fueled by his motherLendeborg struggled to get on the court at Pennsauken because of his grades. His mom, Yissel, set Lendeborg on a fast trajectory from community college to a national champion with Michigan.Gabriela Carroll
Pennsauken’s Yaxel Lendeborg untraditional path to becoming an NBA draft pick was fueled by his motherLendeborg struggled to get on the court at Pennsauken because of his grades. His mom, Yissel, set Lendeborg on a fast trajectory from community college to a national champion with Michigan.Gabriela Carroll
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source saysTim Reynolds, Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source saysTim Reynolds, Associated Press
What can the Sixers expect with the No. 22 draft pick? Past drafts illustrate the unpredictability. Gina Mizell
What can the Sixers expect with the No. 22 draft pick? Past drafts illustrate the unpredictability. Gina Mizell
Who could the Sixers draft at No. 22? Here’s our take on projected picks, and other players to watchGina Mizell
Who could the Sixers draft at No. 22? Here’s our take on projected picks, and other players to watchGina Mizell
Mike Gansey ran the Cavaliers’ draft. Now, he must infuse that expertise with the Sixers. Gansey joins a Sixers front office with recent draft successes, including VJ Edgecombe last summer, Jared McCain in 2024, and Tyrese Maxey in 2020.Gina Mizell
Mike Gansey ran the Cavaliers’ draft. Now, he must infuse that expertise with the Sixers. Gansey joins a Sixers front office with recent draft successes, including VJ Edgecombe last summer, Jared McCain in 2024, and Tyrese Maxey in 2020.Gina Mizell
Jared McCain has been successful in OKC. What type of return at No. 22 would make the Sixers trade a success?We round up which players draft analysts are linking to the Sixers at pick No. 22. No matter who they select, though, will be linked to McCain and his success in Oklahoma City.DeAntae Prince
Jared McCain has been successful in OKC. What type of return at No. 22 would make the Sixers trade a success?We round up which players draft analysts are linking to the Sixers at pick No. 22. No matter who they select, though, will be linked to McCain and his success in Oklahoma City.DeAntae Prince
Sixers’ playoff newcomers getting ‘invaluable’ experience in first series against BostonStarters VJ Edgecombe and Adem Bona are among those playing key roles in their first postseason. But a full series against an experienced Celtics team with Finals potential is a different beast.Gina Mizell
Sixers’ playoff newcomers getting ‘invaluable’ experience in first series against BostonStarters VJ Edgecombe and Adem Bona are among those playing key roles in their first postseason. But a full series against an experienced Celtics team with Finals potential is a different beast.Gina Mizell
Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Game 4 vs. Boston CelticsEmbiid was upgraded to doubtful entering Friday’s Game 3 before being ruled out about two hours before tipoff. He went through an individual on-court workout Saturday.Gina Mizell
Joel Embiid listed doubtful for Game 4 vs. Boston CelticsEmbiid was upgraded to doubtful entering Friday’s Game 3 before being ruled out about two hours before tipoff. He went through an individual on-court workout Saturday.Gina Mizell
ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on his busy ‘SportsCenter’ stretch, returning to Pa., and losing his father Negandhi, a Temple grad from Phoenixville, is approaching his 19th year at ESPN. He's never been busier. Rob Tornoe
ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on his busy ‘SportsCenter’ stretch, returning to Pa., and losing his father Negandhi, a Temple grad from Phoenixville, is approaching his 19th year at ESPN. He's never been busier. Rob Tornoe
Paul George says the Sixers ‘knew early’ that VJ Edgecombe was their guy. The rookie says it’s still ‘surreal.’The Sixers rookie joined George on the latest episode of “Podcast P” to discuss his transition to the NBA and much more.Gabriela Carroll
Paul George says the Sixers ‘knew early’ that VJ Edgecombe was their guy. The rookie says it’s still ‘surreal.’The Sixers rookie joined George on the latest episode of “Podcast P” to discuss his transition to the NBA and much more.Gabriela Carroll
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s message to leadership, VJ Edgecombe’s successful summer league and moreThe Inquirer answers your questions after a newsy week, including Joel Embiid's comments in an ESPN article and VJ Edgecombe's showing in summer league.Keith Pompey
Sixers mailbag: Joel Embiid’s message to leadership, VJ Edgecombe’s successful summer league and moreThe Inquirer answers your questions after a newsy week, including Joel Embiid's comments in an ESPN article and VJ Edgecombe's showing in summer league.Keith Pompey
NBA free agency: Sixers essentially have the same roster from last season’s 24-win teamThe Sixers did get younger at certain positions and added size, though they still need Joel Embiid healthy and playing at a high level to contend for an NBA championship.Keith Pompey
NBA free agency: Sixers essentially have the same roster from last season’s 24-win teamThe Sixers did get younger at certain positions and added size, though they still need Joel Embiid healthy and playing at a high level to contend for an NBA championship.Keith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe’s injury has opened old wounds for Sixers fans trying to get over the 2024-25 seasonTo keep things in perspective, Edgecombe’s thumb sprain will be long forgotten if he’s healthy at the start of the season. But folks in Philly have grown sensitive to very mention of an injury.Keith Pompey
VJ Edgecombe’s injury has opened old wounds for Sixers fans trying to get over the 2024-25 seasonTo keep things in perspective, Edgecombe’s thumb sprain will be long forgotten if he’s healthy at the start of the season. But folks in Philly have grown sensitive to very mention of an injury.Keith Pompey
As the NBA buzzes about VJ Edgecombe, scouts weigh in on his potential: ‘He’s going to be good. He goes hard.’The combo guard, who had already shown he can compete against high-level competition, is receiving comparisons to All-Stars. One Western Conference scout invoked Victor Oladipo.Keith Pompey
As the NBA buzzes about VJ Edgecombe, scouts weigh in on his potential: ‘He’s going to be good. He goes hard.’The combo guard, who had already shown he can compete against high-level competition, is receiving comparisons to All-Stars. One Western Conference scout invoked Victor Oladipo.Keith Pompey
First-round pick VJ Edgecombe is among the four storylines to watch during the Sixers’ summer leagueEdgecombe, the Sixers' third overall pick, finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's Salt Lake City summer league opener against the Utah Jazz and Ace Bailey. Gina Mizell
First-round pick VJ Edgecombe is among the four storylines to watch during the Sixers’ summer leagueEdgecombe, the Sixers' third overall pick, finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's Salt Lake City summer league opener against the Utah Jazz and Ace Bailey. Gina Mizell
Sixers free agency: Will they be able to keep Quentin Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele?Also, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon have to opt in or out of their contracts by Sunday, which will impact how the Sixers approach free agency.Keith Pompey
Sixers free agency: Will they be able to keep Quentin Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele?Also, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon have to opt in or out of their contracts by Sunday, which will impact how the Sixers approach free agency.Keith Pompey
Johni Broome was a winner at the college level. He hopes to prove that it translates to the NBA.The 6-foot-10, 249-pounder led Auburn to the most wins in school history. The Tigers were ranked No. 1 nationally for eight consecutive weeks and made it to the Final Four.Keith Pompey
Johni Broome was a winner at the college level. He hopes to prove that it translates to the NBA.The 6-foot-10, 249-pounder led Auburn to the most wins in school history. The Tigers were ranked No. 1 nationally for eight consecutive weeks and made it to the Final Four.Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe wants to give his all for Philly. But he’ll never forget his Bahamian roots.The native of Bimini, Bahamas, came to America five years ago with dreams to one day be in position to feed his family. That day came on Wednesday night. Keith Pompey
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe wants to give his all for Philly. But he’ll never forget his Bahamian roots.The native of Bimini, Bahamas, came to America five years ago with dreams to one day be in position to feed his family. That day came on Wednesday night. Keith Pompey
What they’re saying about Sixers first-round pick VJ Edgecombe: Comparisons to Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, and morePaul George, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and more react to the Sixers drafting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Here’s what they had to say. Ariel Simpson
What they’re saying about Sixers first-round pick VJ Edgecombe: Comparisons to Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, and morePaul George, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and more react to the Sixers drafting VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Here’s what they had to say. Ariel Simpson
