Category: Basketball
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Where Do the Philadelphia 76ers Stand
The Philadelphia 76ers stand as tall leaders of the city and proudly so. There have been no repercussions until the recent 25-game suspension of Paul George. While this is despicable, 76ers fans must take a step back and learn from the credibility of mental health. George took an improper medication, therefore, releasing an apologetic statement.
George was the second leader in 3’s per game, as well as, three-point average. What will be critical down the stretch is George’s lack of shooting in the lineup, as Kelly Oubre is only the type of finisher and defender on both ends of the court. The Sixers were set to face George’s homecoming city, Los Angeles until this happened.
This will be remembered not only because of its impact but due to the fact that the Sixers create enough cash flow for the luxury tax and a cast player to be traded. George will lose $11.74 million because of the detrimental, misunderstood revelation to the city and fans.
First time, Joel Embiid speaks out in many years expressing potential for the team, George goes down. A banking statement for the team would be to add a player that can fit into the ideal culture of Philadelphia such as George.
The national media may think this is a measly deal but George and the Sixers are somewhat a big component to the breathing fresh air of Brotherly Love. He was starting to come into his own until the horrified angst occurred.
George missed much action with the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers and was not going to allow the keys to drop, again. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecomb cannot comprehend probably what is fainting in their own eyes for a short amount of time.
Embiid, though, has a positive remark to say about others all the time and when he speaks, it is a genuine feeling to believe and get behind. Embiid dealt with his own demons in the offseason.
The clock has changed to January 31, 2026 where the 76ers stand tall, today, as victims of the painful system. If they decide to win, the Sixers will do it. If the 76ers want to settle back, they will learn the hard way when jumps of dopamine have led to the downfall of this squad.
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Lebron James Returns to Cleveland
Lebron James returned to Cleveland last night. He had only scored 11 points in 27 minutes.
Jalen Tyson had to apologize about his comments, which I disagreed with. When there is an emerging team such as the Cleveland Cavaliers despite injuries, Donovan Mitchell answers the call and should be considered an integral part of the organization, now.
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Fact of the Day
Luka Doncic joins Kobe Bryant as only Lakers to have:
45+ points
10+ assists
5 + 3 PM in franchise history
Doncic- 46 PTS (8-14 3 PT) / 7 REB, 12 AST on Monday.
Kobe Bryant was pronounced dead on day of January 26, 2020.
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The Dormant New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have lied dormant recently in their quest toward a NBA Finals championship. That is what James Dolan recognizes as he left the midst of a Knicks game, Monday night. The Knicks have lost 9 of their last 11.
Carrying on this tradition, is awful so bad for the Knicks fanbase. They fired Tom Thibodeau last year and are following through with their new head coach, Mike Brown.
Brown has gotten some flack. Knicks fans are ruthless as it be when one head coach is swapped for another. The name of the game is to win basketball games even when the coach managed Lebron James.
There is no slight controversy as to what Jalen Brunson has assembled in his time wearing Knicks uniform apparel except criticism of breaking down the defense. He has been the proven All-Star to finish games in overtime, atop, during his prime.
There have been Karl Anthony-Towns trade rumors following the NBA Cup win over the Detroit Pistons. What could the Knicks possibly want for him rather than ship multiple 1st rounders for Mikael Bridges?
Giannis Antekounmpo has been in trade talks, also, and has separation anxiety from his brother, Thanasis, according to former NBA players that worked with him. He is a reminder of the Dwight Howard controversy if traded to New York because of the inevitable, increased hype for superstardom, also.
The Knicks lie dormant because of many reasons besides the fact that the New York fanbase cannot make up their minds. The New York Knicks must travel to each potentialize home game and simply cheer on their team to the very end, and that includes James Dolan.
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Joel Embiid NBA Trade Scenario
The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Here is the latest NBA trade scenario involving Joel Embiid:
https://www.espn.com/nba/trademachine?tradeId=2xkbdqdg
The Sixers would round out a decent starting lineup of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecomb, Michael Porter Jr., Paul George, and Nicolas Claxton. MPJ has championship experience and Claxton excels in shot blocking.
As for Embiid, his time in Philadelphia would come to an end after 11 seasons. This trade would welcome back the Sixers arena attendance and shift to a focus on consistency, again, with Jared McCain, also, being another front-runner to leave Philadelphia.
The Brooklyn Nets are 11-26 and could get better on a level of patience and stretching Embiid’s course in the NBA.
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GSW Have Reached a Low
The Golden State Warriors have reached a low.
Last night, Steve Kerr was ejected….
And, it does not stop there.
Draymond Green received two technical fouls, the game prior..
Can someone tell what is going on with Golden State besides the fact that rapper Snoop Dogg absolutely annihilated Kerr on the call?
It was Kerr’s first ejection since March 2022 and almost everyone is healthy. The Warriors possess a 19-18 record and sit No.8 in the Western Conference.
The Warriors must truly, at least, make some bench moves to solidify a consistent, talented starting lineup. Butler is making an AAV of $54 million and he certainly cannot go to waste considering his 2023 NBA season.
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An Early New Year’s Eve Present
It has been reported by multiple media outlet sources that James Nnaji will declare to play for Baylor after being drafted 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. It has caught many egos in the college basketball world such as Tom Izzo and Dan Hurley who respectfully make a ton of money and go on blast towards the NIL.
The NIL competing for every which rights of a player’s eligibility, Baylor did what many universities could not that is find a recipe for their best interests in college basketball. It has created a rift among some such as Hurley expressing how unfair and supplemental that a college basketball commissioner enter the reigns of the sport.
As for Izzo, he recently joked that Magic Johnson should return to play if Nnaji can, also.
In realistic summary, the whole NBA system has been rigged from jump street (which includes 17-18 year olds or rising G-League status). Nnaji is not the answer to the NBA’s co-existing woes as a solution must be solved around this time of New Year’s Day.
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