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"His growth as a player remains to be seen, and paying him for the next three to four years going into his prime is a smart business decision for the Sixers organization." - News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Dougherty: Quentin Grimes can be a bright spot for the Sixers future

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

With every addition to the injury report, the Philadelphia 76ers' championship hopes dwindled. The team was looking for players just to field a team on a nightly basis. In doing so, they have stumbled...

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Dougherty: Jared McCain has proven his worth for the 76ers

Aidan Dougherty, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

What we are currently seeing from Jared McCain is not normal, and it’s okay to start saying it. The rookie got his first-ever start on Nov. 13. He finished the game with 34 points, 10 assists, and...

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

O’Brien: I have no idea what to expect from the Sixers this year

Owen O’Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 30, 2024

During this current era of basketball– say, the last seven years– the Sixers have been the most predictable team in the league. With few exceptions, every year, they win fifty games and lose in round...

Sixers graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Gerovasiliou: The Sixers’ move to center city is a loss for the fans

Gerasimos Gerovasiliou, Contributor October 2, 2024

After months of speculation, the Sixers have just secured themselves a new downtown arena.  Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, announced on Wednesday, Sept. 18 that the Philadelphia 76ers...

Leslie Walker speaks to students at Pizza with the Pros. - Staff Writer / Curtis Ulrich

Pizza with the Pros hosts Sixers Youth Foundation Executive Director Leslie Walker

Curtis Ulrich, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 30 Pizza with the Pros welcomed the Executive Director of the Sixers Youth Foundation, Leslie Walker. Walker does most of her work with the Sixers Youth Foundation, which focuses on...

NBA trade deadline graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

O’Brien: Grading the Sixers’ trade deadline

Owen O’Brien February 18, 2024

I originally wasn’t going to write about this, as I made my peace with this season in a column a few months ago. But I just need to wrap my head around what happened last Thursday’s trade deadline...

trade deadline graphic. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Peltzman’s NBA Playbook: Trade Deadline Live Tracker

Drew Peltzman February 7, 2024

For a special edition of my column, I will live track all the trades between now and the deadline on Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. with a breakdown of what it means for both parties. With rumors filling up the NBA...

Sixers' Logo. Photo / Flickr

Saving the Sixers: Five plans to get back on track

Owen O’Brien June 22, 2023

Five Plans for the Sixers.  Time’s arrow neither stands still nor reverses, it merely marches forward. I am completely disinterested in dissecting or re-litigating the recent Sixers tragedy...

Jim Lynam (middle) with co-hosts Amy Fadool (left) and Marc Jackson (right). - Photo via Marc Jackson on Twitter

Jim Lynam breaks down his family’s impact on his career in Rowan exclusive

Gianna Malgieri April 5, 2023

Jim Lynam is often referred to as a coach or ex-player, but above all else, he is a proud father. Although many people now know him as a sports analyst in his later career, Lynam has spent 42 years...

Rowan Professor Kate Harman (left), Sixers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott (right). - Photo / Josh Ayers

Kate Scott returns to Rowan for National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Lindsay April and Josh Ayers February 22, 2023

Rowan students crowded the King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall for the return of Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Kate Scott.  Scott’s return to campus was the latest event dedicated to...

Marc Jackson discusses his playing career and current role as Sixers analyst. - Photo / @rowansportscam on Twitter

Marc Jackson details Philly’s impact on his NBA career and transition to media during “Pizza With The Pros”

Seth Fisher February 8, 2023

Marc Jackson was born and raised in North Philadelphia in a home without heat and running water. It wasn’t until he was 15 that he realized that someone could make a living by playing basketball. A...

Allen Lumpkin has been working in the NBA for over 40 years. - Photo / @RowanSportsCam on Twitter

76ers Executive Director of Team Logistics Allen Lumpkin speaks on career during “Pizza with the Pros”

Seth Fisher November 30, 2022

In 1977, a 16-year-old Allen Lumpkin submitted a 25-word application to the Philadelphia Daily News in response to an open contest ad from the Philadelphia 76ers. The chosen applicant would become a ballboy...

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