Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Joel Embiid going off for 70 points vs. the Spurs.
Joel Embiid went off for a franchise Philadelphia 76ers record, 70 points in the team’s win over the San Antonio Spurs. He also added 18 rebounds and five assists.
Embiid became the latest NBA player to score 70+ after Damian Lillard. Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Embiid’s historical milestone.
Embiid has been unstoppable throughout December. However, his performances over the past seven days clearly set him apart. Embiid averaged 40.7 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in the three games between Dec. 18 and 24. He shot 58.1% from the field and 44.4% from 3-point range. Embiid helped the Sixers climb to third in the Eastern Conference after 29 games, and the franchise looks like legitimate contenders.
Nick Nurse has implemented a faster-paced, egalitarian system that appears to be getting the best out of his roster. Embiid is producing at an elite level and has quickly developed a seemingly unstoppable two-man game with Tyrese Maxey. Despite the flourishing partnership, Philadelphia has committed to getting everybody involved on both ends of the floor, leading to a unified roster that’s all pulling in the same direction.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2023-24 season (Dec. 18-24). pic.twitter.com/Gf4ro7FKVg
If Embiid keeps up his level of production, he will undoubtedly earn more player of the week honors and potentially a second straight MVP trophy. The Sixers are back in action on Wednesday when they face the Orlando Magic in Florida.
BOO! Good morning, folks. Happy Halloween. I hope you’re well. I’m certainly not.
I don’t drink coffee. I never have. The first sip of coffee I ever had was smuggled out of my grandmother’s mug years ago and it’s still the blackest brew I’ve ever seen in my life. I couldn’t have been more than seven years old. Ever since I’ve sworn off the stuff.
Today, I am considering drinking a cup of coffee. Because I have no business being this tired.
It’s not my fault. As you’ve probably seen by now, James Harden has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for a hodgepodge of players on expiring contracts, an unprotected 2028 draft pick and a 2026 draft swap.
I’m not here to talk about any of that — not here, anyway. I am simply too tired to do so. Why? Because news about this trade broke at 2 a.m. ET. TWO. AYE. EM. And I was awake. Why? Because I needed to know what was going on.
Yes, stupid, I know. I should’ve been wearing clown makeup while I lay there tucked under my blanket staring at the blue light from my phone through my glossy red eyes.
I know some of you are with me. I’ve seen the complaints. But I don’t blame Woj like some of you do. As my colleague Charles Curtis points out, he was simply doing the job.
Nah, man. This is on Daryl Morey. This is on Lawrence Frank. This is on James Harden.
Y’all couldn’t wait another eight hours to get this done? This couldn’t have happened at a decent hour? We’ve only known this trade was coming for *checks the calendar* four months now. Nobody else was getting in on this. It’s not even a great deal. I don’t like this for either team, honestly.
I think we could’ve waited to iron out the details on this one, fellas. I assure you. Now look at us. Y’all got me and everybody else out here at work looking like were going up in the club on a Monday.
I’m not built for that life. I’m not built for the 2 a.m. Woj bomb anymore, either. I’ve learned my lesson, though. Never again.
Corey Seager saves the day — again
The World Series is still far from over. The Rangers have a 2-1 lead on the Diamondbacks, but there’s still plenty of baseball left to be played.
But if the Rangers do win it all? I’d bet money that it’s because of Corey Seager. He’s saved the Rangers more times than I can count this postseason, including twice already in this World Series.
Each Seager homer feels so meaningful. Game 3 he does this. Game 1 he knocks one out of the park in the 9th to tie the game at 5-5. Bally Sports’ Jared Sandler pointed out how clutch each of Seager’s homers have been.
We’ll have to see how this series turns out, but it looks like Seager might be on his way to another World Series MVP.
Jaylon Johnson is the prize
It’s Halloween, but it’s also trade deadline day in the NFL. And it seems like there could be a ton of player movement happening out there.
Bears corner Jaylon Johnson is hoping he’s part of that movement. The corner reportedly demanded a trade from Chicago, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Contract talks fell apart and now the Bears are telling him he can find a new home.
#Bears corner Jaylon Johnson has requested a trade, per source. Chicago granted permission to search for a new home before today’s trade deadline. The player and team negotiated a new contract last week but couldn’t come close to a deal. So, a talented corner is now available. pic.twitter.com/XCU5EsZqF2
He’s on an expiring contract, but he’s also just 24 years old and a very good corner. This is one of those players that there will be a pretty robust market for. Chicago is in a good position to bring home more draft equity on top of what it already has, which looks like it could be two top-5 draft picks.
If you’re looking for a big trade deadline deal today, Johnson’s will probably be the one.
Quick hits: Trade deadline shenanigans … A fiery Dabo Swinney … and more
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Los Angeles Clippers trading for James Harden.
James Harden has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, per multiple reports.
The Sixers are acquiring Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, multiple draft picks and a pick swap for James Harden, PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the latest big trade in the Association.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Damian Lillard’s debut with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Damian Lillard dropped 39 points and eight rebounds in his debut with the Milwaukee Bucks as they won a 118-117 thriller against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo added a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Dame’s first game with the Bucks and Milwaukee’s win over Philly.
The Philadelphia 76ers have released the first images of their new City Edition jerseys
Every year, NBA teams release an updated version of their City Edition jersey. For the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia 76ers will have a new jersey design that pays homage to Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia’s famous indoor farmers’ market. The Sixers will likely wear their City Edition jersey once or twice during the season.
Generally, these releases are limited editions. With the design changing yearly, fans have to quickly acquire their memorabilia before they’re removed from shelves and become collectibles that are only available on the resale market. The Sixers’ new design follows a recent theme of “The City of Brotherly Love.”
The Sixers will enter the new season with numerous questions hanging over their heads. However, there is continuity within the roster and an exceptionally gifted head coach, Nick Nurse. With potential pitfalls ahead, the Sixers will need to embody the brotherly love that is on their jersey.
You can get your first look at the new City Edition uniform in the embedded tweet above.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to James Harden not attending the 76ers practice on Wednesday.
According to Shams Charania, James Harden didn’t attend the Philadelphia 76ers practice today.
Per the same reports, he has not been present with the 76ers since Sunday, as he patiently awaits a trade out of Philadelphia. Instead, he’s currently in Houston, according to Jake Fischer.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the latest news surrounding James Harden and the 76ers.