Category: Sixers

NBA Rumors: James Harden, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl, Bruce Brown, Donte DiVincenzo, Lakers, Rockets, more

Reporting on James Harden, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl, Bruce Brown, Donte DiVincenzo, Georges Niang, Jevon Carter, and Trey Lyles, along with the Lakers, Rockets, Hawks, Bulls, Bucks, Timberwolves, Wizards, and more from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

With NBA free agency on the verge of beginning, here’s a look at the latest intel on James Harden, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl, Bruce Brown, Donte DiVincenzo, Georges Niang, Jevon Carter, and Trey Lyles, along with the Lakers, Rockets, Hawks, Bulls, Bucks, Timberwolves, Wizards, and more.

2023 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft: Scoot Henderson leaps Brandon Miller at No. 2; Free Agency News

NBA Mock Draft: Scoot Henderson moves ahead of Brandon Miller for the No. 2 pick. Dereck Lively drawing lottery pick consideration. Plus, free agency reporting from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

With the NBA Draft hours away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel around the league and projected where the top prospects currently stand by compiling 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the final edition of the aggregate mock draft.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking. 

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report. 

2023 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft: Trade Talks; Dereck Lively, Bilal Coulibaly, Brandin Podziemski rise

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports on which teams could trade their picks in a new NBA mock draft. Plus, which players are rising on boards.

Following the NBA draft’s early entry deadline, mock draft boards have shifted, with several players rising, including Dereck Lively, Bilal Coulibaly, and Brandin Podziemski, making major first-round leaps. Julian Phillips, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Ben Sheppard, Jordan Walsh, Emoni Bates, Seth Lundy, and others rose in the second round.

To better project where the top prospects currently stand, we compiled 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

Then, HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the sixth edition of the aggregate mock draft to find the answer.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking. 

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report. 

2023 Aggregate NBA Mock Draft: Brandon Miller climbs to No. 2; Taylor Hendricks rising

HoopsHype’s aggregate NBA mock draft reports which teams may trade their picks and lists rising players, including Brandon Miller, Taylor Hendricks, and more.

Following the NBA Draft Combine, mock draft boards have shifted with the lottery results unveiled and several players rising, including Brandon Miller, Taylor Hendricks, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Ben Sheppard.

To better project where the top prospects currently stand, we compiled 10 mock drafts from ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, The Ringer, NBADraft.net, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Yahoo, SB Nation, and USA TODAY’s For The Win.

Then, HoopsHype gathered thoughts from multiple NBA executives and scouts for their insight on the projected first-round picks for the sixth edition of the aggregate mock draft to find the answer.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking. 

HoopsHype’s Alberto de Roa contributed research to this report. 

NBA intel: James Harden free agency, Doc Rivers, Sixers, Rockets, Nets, more

The latest NBA intel on the futures of James Harden and Doc Rivers with the 76ers, and coaching updates for the Rockets, Nets, Frank Vogel, and more from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Hours ahead of the 2023 NBA draft lottery, executives and scouts arrived at Wintrust Arena and hotels nearby in Chicago buzzing about the futures of Sixers star James Harden and coach Doc Rivers and other coaching spots around the league.

HoopsHype spoke with NBA execs and scouts on hand to get their takes on the futures of Harden and Rivers, who could be coaching candidates in Philadelphia if Rivers is let go, and the latest coaching intel on the Rockets, Nets, Mavericks, Celtics, and interest in former head coaches Frank Vogel and Stephen Silas.

Sixers offseason primer: James Harden free agency, Tyrese Maxey extension, more

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big decision to make on James Harden as they face mounting player expenses and roster building restrictions.

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering a critical offseason that could shape their direction over the next four years. James Harden could become a free agent and he will be seeking one last big contract. Tyrese Maxey and De’Anthony Melton can sign extensions that would balloon roster expenses. Along with enormous luxury tax payments, they’d have roster-building restrictions if they cross the newly implemented second tax apron.

After falling to the Celtics in the playoffs, these decisions could feel tough until you consider the alternatives. It’ll be challenging for the Sixers to make significant improvements going forward and are more likely glued to this core in the future.

Here is a preview of the 2023 offseason for the Philadelphia 76ers.

James Harden free agency: His stock and potential destinations

With the regular season nearly complete, we have seen enough from each player to evaluate them and their upcoming free-agency situation. We decided to look at some of the best upcoming free agents and check their stock, see what their next contract …

With the regular season nearly complete, we have seen enough from each player to evaluate them and their upcoming free-agency situation. We decided to look at some of the best upcoming free agents and check their stock, see what their next contract could look like, and weigh their odds of re-signing with their current team.

Below we evaluate one of the top upcoming free agents, James Harden.

NBA Notebook: Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Patrick Beverley, Alex Caruso, Andre Drummond, more

Reporting on the potential buyout market for Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Patrick Beverley, and an Alex Caruso interview on HoopsHype.

The fallout from the NBA’s trade deadline continues with several former All-Stars considering new destinations, such as Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook.

With that in mind, this week’s NBA notebook includes the new intel on the Miami Heat and New York Knicks and conversations with Chicago Bulls players Alex Caruso and Andre Drummond from our Michael Scotto. Plus, the latest buyout market commentary on Love, Patrick Beverley, and others from our capologist Yossi Gozlan, and a free agency stock watch from our Frank Urbina.

NBA Intel: Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, Grant Williams, more

Reporting on Mikal Bridges trade talk, free agency for Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, Grant Williams and more from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto

When the dust settled from the trade deadline, there were 53 players traded, and over $500 million in salaries moved this week.

With the deadline behind us, check out the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype on trade talks that fell through and some things to keep an eye on with free agency looming.

NBA Intel: Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, Cam Johnson, Matisse Thybulle, Josh Hart, Jakob Poeltl

Reporting on Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, and Cam Johnson, and trade talks for Josh Hart and Jakob Poeltl from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

LeBron James provided a historic distraction from the NBA’s upcoming Thursday trade deadline by becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Now, all eyes return to trade discussions. With that in mind, below is a look at the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype.