March 2017 Philadelphia Sixers Wiretap

Jahlil Okafor Shut Down For Remainder Of Season With Knee Soreness

Mar 31, 2017 6:15 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have shut down Jahlil Okafor for the final seven games of the season.

Okafor has been experiencing right knee soreness.

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Robert Covington Out For Season With Torn Meniscus

Mar 31, 2017 6:14 PM

Robert Covington will miss the remainder of the season with a slight tear of his lateral meniscus in his right knee.

Covington will miss the final seven games of the Philadelphia 76ers' season.

Covington averaged 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 67 games this season.

The 76ers' own a team option on Covington's contract for the 17-18 season.

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Kings Receive Permission To Interview Sam Hinkie

Mar 27, 2017 8:06 PM

The Sacramento Kings have received permission from the Philadelphia 76ers to speak to Sam Hinkie about a role in their front office.

It is not yet known what type of role the Kings are considering for Hinkie nor his level of interest.

Hinkie stepped down as general manager of the 76ers last April.

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Joel Embiid Undergoes Successful Surgery On Meniscus

Mar 26, 2017 2:59 PM

Joel Embiid had minor surgery on his left knee Friday to repair a torn meniscus.

Embiid should be able to transition to full weight-bearing workouts in about two weeks, according to a statement from Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, who performed the surgery in Los Angeles.

"He deserves some luck," 76ers coach Brett Brown said before Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. "He's been through a lot, and he's a different person than his first injury."

Embiid missed the first two seasons of his career due to recurring right foot injuries.

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Joel Embiid 'Very Likely' To Undergo Knee Surgery

Mar 22, 2017 5:37 PM

Joel Embiid is "very likely" to undergo knee surgery on his torn meniscus.

Embiid has been meeting with doctors to determine his next steps.

Embiid was the overwhelming favorite to win Rookie of the Year before he was ruled out for the season. Embiid suffered a partially torn meniscus and bone bruise in his left knee Jan. 20 against Portland.

A recovery timetable won't be established, sources said, until after the procedure.

The Sixers initially hoped that surgery would not be necessary on the knee, but a recent scan revealed "a more pronounced tear," according to one source close to the situation.

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76ers Made 'Significant' Offer To Pacers For Paul George

Mar 21, 2017 12:58 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers offered a significant trade package at the deadline for Paul George.

The 76ers reportedly offered the Pacers their choice of Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel along with Robert Covington and at least two future first round picks for George.

The 76ers' preference was to keep their own future picks and move the draft rights of other teams like those of the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings to protect themselves in case George left in 2018.

The 76ers were not turned off by George's preference to play for the Lakers. Philadelphia was confident in their ability to convince George to stay with their young core of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Dario Saric.

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Tiago Splitter Assigned To D-League For Rehab

Mar 21, 2017 10:46 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers have assigned Tiago Splitter to the Delaware 87ers of the D-League.

The assignment is the next step in Splitter's return to play protocol and will begin his participation in a full practice with the 87ers.

Splitter was acquired by the 76ers at the deadline from the Atlanta Hawks.

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Pacers Talked Paul George Trade With At Least Celtics, Hawks, 76ers, Nuggets

Jun 23, 2017 12:25 PM

The Indiana Pacers discussed a Paul George trade with at least the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets at the trade deadline.

The Pacers never appeared serious about actually trading George. According to sources, George has interest in playing with Gordon Hayward, who is from Indiana.

George wants to play for a contender and can be a free agent in 2018.

George has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers as the place he would like to play if he leaves Indiana.

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Joel Embiid Meeting With Multiple Specialists Before Deciding Next Steps On Knee

Mar 16, 2017 6:07 PM

Joel Embiid met up with the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles last weekend when they were in town for back-to-back games against the Clippers and Lakers.

Embiid met with one of his doctors there to check out the torn meniscus in his left knee.

Embiid stayed behind in Los Angeles with Dr. David Martin, the Sixers' director of performance research and development, and the two traveled to San Diego to see another specialist.

There is no timetable for any treatment of Embiid's injury and they want him to be seen by as many specialists as possible.

Surgery hasn't been something the Sixers have discussed, but according to two orthopedic surgeons, it would seem probable. A minor repair would result in a six-to-eight week recovery but a bigger tear could mean a six-eight month recovery. The 76ers have contended that the tear is "slight" and "minor".

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76ers Sign Shawn Long To Multi-Year Deal

Mar 16, 2017 6:03 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Shawn Long to a partially guaranteed multi-year deal.

The contract is guaranteed for the remainder of the season. Long will have two seasons remaining in his deal.

Long's 10-day contract with the 76ers expired on Wednesday.

Long averaged 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.8 minutes in four games.

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Ben Simmons' Participation In 5-On-None Drills Has Helped 76ers Envision His Future

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Joel Embiid Endorses Dario Saric For Rookie Of The Year

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76ers To Give Ben Simmons Every Opportunity To Be Their Starting Point Guard

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76ers To Sign Shawn Long To 10-Day Contract

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Dario Saric, Yogi Ferrell Named Rookies Of The Month For February

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76ers To Sign Justin Harper To 10-Day Contract

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Joel Embiid Out For Season With Torn Meniscus

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