Sixers Features
Features, commentary, and analysis from the Liberty Ballers staff.
We’re running out of superlatives for Jared McCain, now the ROTY favorite and ‘candidate’ to start
The Sixers might’ve found the steal of the draft in Jared McCain. The rookie’s hot start could change everything for the team — including their starting lineup.
Jared McCain giving Sixers visions of what could be when all the pieces are in place
Jared McCain has been an incredible bright spot for a 2-9 team. His emergence provides hope for when the Sixers can finally get healthy.
Jared McCain continues to ‘feel the dance’ during his early season surge
Jared McCain is looking less like a rookie and more like a critical rotation piece with each passing game.
Jared McCain showing he belongs early in his rookie season
Jared McCain led all reserves with a rookie-career-high 12 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Pistons.
Tobias Harris embraces the boos in his victorious return to Philly
Tobias Harris played his best game of the young season, embracing the hostility from his former home crowd in his return to Philadelphia.
How (Tobias) Harris lost Pennsylvania
Tobias Harris returns to the scene of the crime where Sixers’ owner Josh Harris and co. inked the Long Island native for $180M heading into five seasons of Joel Embiid’s prime.
The challenge for Nick Nurse as the season begins: setting the Sixers’ rotation
Nick Nurse has to load manage stars and learn a new-look roster. Though the talent is plentiful, figuring out the Sixers’ rotation will be a season-long process.
Doug Collins is a Hall of Famer — and he made sure to soak up the moment
Doug Collins ignored the prompts to wrap up his Hall of Fame induction speech. Fitting for a guy whose made basketball a way of life and loves simply talking the game.
Joel Embiid finally sounds willing to load manage for the regular season
Load management has arguably been the biggest hurdle for the Sixers in the Joel Embiid era. The big fella finally sounds open to prioritizing playoff health over everything else.
Jared McCain is adjusting to NBA life in his quest to help the Sixers
It was one preseason game against a non-NBA team, but rookie Jared McCain showed flashes of the player he can be for the Sixers.
Jared McCain, who’s receiving high praise at camp, feels ready for Philly thanks to his time at Duke
Jared McCain isn’t guaranteed a rotation role given the Sixers’ depth in the backcourt, but he’s embracing the challenge and leaning into his strength: catch-and-shoot deep balls.
Joel Embiid gradually preparing to pass the torch for Tyrese Maxey to be ‘the guy’
Joel Embiid knows he can’t win on his own or play at an MVP level forever. This season, he’s looking to empower Tyrese Maxey more than ever.
A hungry Caleb Martin is ready to guard four positions for Sixers with his ‘gritty’ style
Caleb Martin brings some Miami Heat toughness to Philly. The Carolina native will provide his versatility and positionless style on defense to help his new team make life tough on opposing wings.
Sixers have wanted Yabusele for some time. Now it’s time to unlock his potential
The Sixers and Guerschon Yabusele evidently had mutual interest for years. Now the French forward is in the fold and looking to earn a spot in the rotation.
Paul George believes Sixers ‘should compete for a championship.’ It would be a long time coming
Paul George didn’t mince words, saying he thinks the Sixers have a championship roster, but much will have to go right for a team that hasn’t won it all in four decades.
A look back at the most iconic Woj bombs in Sixers’ history
With the news that GOAT NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring, we look back at his best Sixers-related Woj bombs.
Mark Hendrickson battled both Michael Jordan and Ken Griffey Jr. in a two-sport career that may never be replicated
Mark Hendrickson had a fascinating dual-sport career, being on the business end of an iconic Michael Jordan photo and allowing Ken Griffey, Jr.’s 600th home run.
Guerschon Yabusele is ready for his second act in the NBA
Guerschon Yabusele was waiting for his next NBA opportunity. Now the French forward is ready to take advantage of it with the Sixers.
Inspired by his late father Darryl, Nick Dawkins is leaving his own mark at Penn State and beyond
Nick Dawkins, Penn State’s starting center this season, has plenty of his dad Darryl inside him but is looking to make his own mark.
Reggie Jackson has bounced around his whole life, but will join familiar faces with Sixers
Reggie Jackson comes from a military family and the Sixers will now be his fifth NBA team. But the veteran NBA guard should feel at home in Philadelphia.
Paul George is excited for great fit with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey
Paul George was the Sixers’ top target this offseason for plenty of reasons, and he knows just how well he can fit with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
‘Offseason wouldn’t have been possible without’ Maxey. You ain’t kidding, Daryl
Tyrese Maxey put off a deserved max extension to help the team, but his mere presence makes anything and everything possible in the next era of Sixers basketball.
Paul George feels the brotherly love, especially with superstar teammate Embiid
Paul George said all the right things at his introductory presser Tuesday, including how he’s embracing the pressure of coming to a city like Philadelphia and playing alongside Joel Embiid.
Andre Drummond knows exactly why he’s here
Andre Drummond is the perfect Joel Embiid backup, with the ability to give starter minutes while not demanding them.
Oubre, Martin have a chance to make the Sixers’ starting group elite defensively
While so much focus has been on the Sixers’ new Big 3, the re-signed Kelly Oubre, Jr. and newly-signed Caleb Martin have a chance to make that unit a defensive menace.
Kelly Oubre, Jr.: ‘I fell in love with the game of basketball here’
Kelly Oubre, Jr. made the best of his opportunity with the Sixers last season and is looking to build on a successful first season in Philly.
A deep dive into the newest Sixers star’s new number
With Paul George honoring the late Kobe Bryant by wearing No. 8 as Sixers, we dove into the history of the number for the franchise.
Yes, he got paid, but Paul George chose Philadelphia and the Sixers
Daryl Morey’s cap space plan was awfully bold, but with Paul George in the fold, this is already one of the best offseasons the Sixers have ever had.
Don’t let the nail polish and TikTok videos fool you — Jared McCain is a killer on the court
Jared McCain likes to paint his nails and make TikTok videos. He also buries threes and talks trash with a smile on his face.
Whether it’s love or hate, Jared McCain is ready for whatever comes his way in Philadelphia
Jared McCain was under a microscope for his lone season at Duke. Now with the Sixers, the sharpshooting guard is ready for whatever comes his way in Philly.
How Raja Bell went from a Sioux Falls Denny’s to joining the Sixers’ improbable Finals run
Raja Bell recalls how he went from an end-of-season roster addition to a key cog in the Sixers’ run to the NBA Finals in 2001.
Ricky Council IV has proven plenty of people wrong, but he’s not done yet
Ricky Council IV surprised everyone by earning time as an undrafted rookie. Now, he knows there’s work to be done to become a rotation piece for the Sixers.