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Paul George underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to treat an injury sustained during a recent workout.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at the NYU – Langone Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center.
George will now begin a rehabilitation program and his progress will be monitored regularly. He will be re-evaluated prior to the start of training camp.
The Philadelphia 76ers selected VJ Edgecombe from Baylor University with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Edgecombe, 19, was named the 2024-25 Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year and earned All-Big 12 Second Team honors after producing 15.0 points on 43.6-percent shooting (34.0% 3FG, 78.2% FT), 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 steals, and 32.7 minutes in 33 games during his lone collegiate season. His 68 steals last season were tied for the fourth-most throughout the conference and set the all-time record by a freshman in program history.
The Baylor product led all Big 12 freshmen in scoring while also ranking third in both rebounds and assists among the conference’s freshmen class. He produced six games of at least 20 points at the collegiate ranks, including a career-best 30 points on 8-of-13 shooting (11-12 FT) against Kansas State on Jan. 22. Edgecombe also had at least three makes from beyond arc on seven occasions last season, shooting at least 50.0-percent from deep in five of those contests.
The NBA and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) today announced that The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will feature the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers playing preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
The Knicks currently feature two-time NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and 2022 NBA All-Defensive First Team member Mikal Bridges. Bridges and Brunson previously played in Abu Dhabi as members of the USA Basketball (USAB) Men’s National Team prior to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Towns participated in The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The 76ers currently feature 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey. Embiid previously played in Abu Dhabi as a member of the USAB Men’s National Team prior to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 will air live in the UAE, across the Middle East and around the world, reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media.
The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday signed Isaiah Mobley.
He spent his 2024-25 campaign with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers G League affiliate, averaging 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds in 22 games throughout the regular season (19 starts).
Mobley, who produced a team-best seven double-doubles this season, tallied a career-high 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting against the South Bay Lakers on Jan. 7. He also drilled a career-best six three-pointers on March 13 against the College Park Skyhawks.
In 67 career regular-season G League games (64 starts) over three seasons with the Cleveland Charge and Delaware, Mobley is averaging 18.5 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.0 blocked shot.
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Marcus Bagley to a second 10-day contract.
Bagley signed his first 10-day deal with Philadelphia on March 24 and appeared in the team’s next five games, tallying 21 points (4.2 per game) and 26 rebounds (5.2 per game, third on the team during that span). On Tuesday, April 1, at New York, Bagley posted NBA career highs in points (nine) and rebounds (eight).
Prior to his stint with the 76ers, Bagley averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while tallying six double-doubles in 18 regular-season contests with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers’ NBA G League affiliate.
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract.
Castleton joins Philadelphia after appearing in 20 combined games (four starts) between Memphis and Toronto this season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. The second-year pro hauled in a career-best 14 rebounds against Philadelphia on March 12 and tallied a career-high 13 points the very next game at Utah on March 14.
Originally signed to a two-way contract by the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2023, Castleton has produced 3.0 points on 45.8-percent shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 36 career games with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Raptors.
Castleton competed in 19 regular-season G League games for Raptors 905, the Osceola Magic, and the Memphis Hustle in 2024-25, boasting averages of 18.2 points (59.1% FG), 10.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocked shots.
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Chuma Okeke to a 10-day contract.
Okeke appeared in one game with the 76ers earlier this season after signing a 10-day contract on Feb. 7.
Originally selected by Orlando in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 NBA Draft, Okeke holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 20.2 minutes played in 190 games (55 starts) with Orlando and Philadelphia.
Okeke has played in 25 games (all starts) with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League in 2024-25, averaging 18.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocked shots. He has reached the 15-point mark in 18 of his 25 contests, including a pair of 30-point outings on Jan. 22 against Raptors 905 and on Feb. 25 against the Long Island Nets.
Prior to his professional career, Okeke competed in two collegiate seasons at Auburn from 2017-19, earning SEC All-Tournament Team honors after leading the Tigers to the conference crown in 2019. He was later selected to the NCAA Midwest Regional All-Tournament Team after averaging 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 blocks en route to an Elite Eight appearance.
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced yesterday that the team signed Jalen Hood-Schifino to a two-way contract.
In a related move, the team waived David Roddy.
Hood-Schifino has appeared in 23 career NBA games over the last two seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, which selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. As a rookie, he posted a career-high 10 points at Detroit on Nov. 29, 2023.
In addition to his NBA experience, Hood-Schifino played for the South Bay Lakers in the G League last season, averaging 22.0 points per contest. With South Bay, he shot 47.3-percent from the field and 43.2-percent from three-point range, adding 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. He tallied 20-or-more points 10 times, including a career-best 38 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3FG, 8-9 FT) at Austin on Feb. 29, 2024.
Prior to being drafted by the Lakers, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native played one collegiate season at Indiana, averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 32 games (all starts) for the Hoosiers. Following the season, he was named the 2022-23 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and garnered All-Big Ten Third Team honors.
Hood-Schifino will wear No. 17 for the 76ers.
Announced a few days ago (Friday), the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee. After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.
Per the Sixers, “We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information. The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Alex Reese to a two-way contract.
This season, Reese has appeared in 16 games (15 starts) for the Rip City Remix – the G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers – averaging 19.3 points on 49.4-percent shooting from the floor. He’s connected on 61 three-pointers on the season (tied for fourth-most in the G League), while shooting 42.1-percent on over nine attempts from deep per game.
He’s connected on 61 three-pointers on the season (tied for third-most in the G League), while shooting 42.1-percent on over nine attempts from deep per game.
The Alabama product has appeared in 48 career G League games for Rip City over the last two seasons, averaging 15.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. He holds a career 41.8-percent mark from three-point range on 7.3 attempts per game.
Following his four collegiate seasons at Alabama, Reese played professionally for Amicale Steinsel in Luxembourg, before returning to play stateside.
Reese will wear No. 65 for the 76ers.