April 2014 Philadelphia Sixers Wiretap

Knicks Target Bucks, 76ers As Possible Trade Partners To Acquire Draft Pick

May 31, 2014 6:16 PM

The New York Knicks will attempt to trade for a second round draft pick by purchasing a selection.

Phil Jackson cited the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are possible trade targets because those teams own multiple picks in the draft.

Jackson said the Knicks will not get in "a bidding war."

“Teams do sell draft picks," Jackson said. "If teams are willing to allow us to buy a draft pick for a player we want to have at a position, we’ll do it.’’

Marc Berman/New York Post

Tags: Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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76ers Could Have Preferred Target Wiggins Fall To Them At No. 3

May 27, 2014 3:04 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks are not believed to have Andrew Wiggins in their top-two, preferring Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker.

But the Philadelphia 76ers have had Wiggins as their top target all season and could take him there if Embiid goes to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the top pick.

"I think he has the most star potential of anyone in the draft," one veteran NBA scout said, "and I think he goes and helps a team right away. He'll get on the floor for significant minutes right away because he can defend multiple positions. And when his offense catches up to his defense, I just don't see any way that this kid can fail. How do you pass on that if you are Cleveland? It's really the best of both worlds."

Chad Ford/ESPN

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Nerlens Noel Feeling 100 Percent, Will Play In Orlando Summer League

May 23, 2014 12:05 AM

Nerlens Noel said Thursday that he feels 100 percent healthy after sitting out the entire season due to a torn ACL.

Noel added he will play in the Orlando Summer League for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Noel was the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

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MCW, Oladipo, Burke, Plumlee, Hardaway Headline All-Rookie Team

May 22, 2014 2:28 PM

Michael Carter-Williams and Victor Oladipo are joined on the NBA All-Rookie First Team by Trey Burke, Mason Plumlee and Tim Hardaway Jr.

On the All-Rookie Second Team are Kelly Olynyk, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gorgui Dieng, Cody Zeller and Steven Adams.

Ben McLemore and Pero Antic were honorable mentions that narrowly missed the second team.

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Tags: Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo, Mason Plumlee, Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Award

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Cavaliers Win NBA Lottery; Bucks Pick 2nd, 76ers 3rd

May 20, 2014 9:22 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA Lottery for the third time in four seasons.

Chad Ford of ESPN wrote before the lottery announcement that the Cavaliers would likely take Jabari Parker with the first overall pick if they won the lottery, but a source told him afterwards that Andrew Wiggins is the preferred pick. DraftExpress also has Wiggins as the top pick in their post-lottery mock.

1. Cavaliers

2. Bucks

3. 76ers

4. Magic

5. Jazz

6. Celtics

7. Lakers

8. Kings

9. Hornets

10. 76ers

11. Nuggets

12. Magic

13. Wolves

14. Suns

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Tags: Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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76ers Have Studied Dante Exum Intently

May 11, 2014 1:35 PM

Sam Hinkie has studied Dante Exum of Australia intently, as the NBA draft prospect could draw interest from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Brett Brown also has experience around Exum, who was invited to play with the Australian national team when he was 15 years old. Brown coached Australia.

Bob Ford/Philadelphia Inquirer

Tags: Dante Exum, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Carter-Williams Undergoes Successful Surgery On Labrum

May 6, 2014 6:10 PM

Michael Carter-Williams underwent successful surgery to repair the labrum of his right shoulder.

The surgery was performed by Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and his rehabilitation will be supervised by head team physician Dr. Brian Sennett of Penn Medicine.

"The health of our players is our primary concern," said Sixers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie. "There were a number of healthy discussions between Michael, our medical team, several medical specialists and Michael's representatives. After careful consideration and thoughtful research, we collectively agreed that it was in Michael's best interest to move forward with the procedure now and allow for maximum recovery time."

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Carter-Williams Beats Oladipo, Burke For NBA ROY

May 5, 2014 10:41 AM

Michael Carter-Williams has been named the 2013-14 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Victor Oladipo finished second, followed by Trey Burke.

Mason Plumlee, Tim Hardaway Jr., Gorgui Dieng, Steven Adams, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nick Calathes also received votes.

Steve Kerr, who has been connected to the New York Knicks job, voted Hardaway as Rookie of the Year.

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Tags: Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo, Trey Burke, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Award

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Michael Carter-Williams To Be Named Rookie Of The Year

May 4, 2014 10:43 AM

Michael Carter-Williams will be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year.

Carter-Williams averaged 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Carter-Williams was the 11th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Michael Carter-Williams, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Award

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