Derek Bodner
@derekbodner.bsky.social
Philadelphia 76ers reporter for PHLY.
Previously covered:
The 76ers for The Athletic and Philadelphia Magazine.
The NBA Draft for USA Today and DraftExpress.
I do have thoughts on the world, and occasionally I express them here.
derek@allphly.com
Previously covered:
The 76ers for The Athletic and Philadelphia Magazine.
The NBA Draft for USA Today and DraftExpress.
I do have thoughts on the world, and occasionally I express them here.
derek@allphly.com
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Derek Bodner
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· Nov 17
Added a bunch of people to the Philly sports reporters Starter Pack.
People are joining pretty quickly so I've undoubtedly missed a bunch, so just @ me with anybody that should be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/TULdnSA
People are joining pretty quickly so I've undoubtedly missed a bunch, so just @ me with anybody that should be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/TULdnSA
Charles Bassey has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
February 12, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Charles Bassey has been assigned to the Delaware Blue Coats.
Let Tyrese Maxey's All-Star break start now. Absolutely no reason to bring him back down 34 heading into the 4th, especially with the rest of their team looking like they're already planning their trips to Cabo.
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Let Tyrese Maxey's All-Star break start now. Absolutely no reason to bring him back down 34 heading into the 4th, especially with the rest of their team looking like they're already planning their trips to Cabo.
Well, at least they didn't wait until the 3rd quarter to collapse today.
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Well, at least they didn't wait until the 3rd quarter to collapse today.
Sixers have $1.576m in space under tax to sign 2 players. Right now a rest-of-season minimum would cost ~$844k, so Sixers can't fit 2 signings in that space.
Need to get this down to $788k per prorated min, which will happen in approx 5 days.
Would expect buyout signing / Walker conversion then.
Need to get this down to $788k per prorated min, which will happen in approx 5 days.
Would expect buyout signing / Walker conversion then.
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Sixers have $1.576m in space under tax to sign 2 players. Right now a rest-of-season minimum would cost ~$844k, so Sixers can't fit 2 signings in that space.
Need to get this down to $788k per prorated min, which will happen in approx 5 days.
Would expect buyout signing / Walker conversion then.
Need to get this down to $788k per prorated min, which will happen in approx 5 days.
Would expect buyout signing / Walker conversion then.
The Sixers came into the night with a league-worst -16.4 net rating in the 3rd quarter this year. The next closest above .500 team is the Miami Heat at -7.
Won't get better after getting destroyed 49-22 in the 3rd by Portland.
Won't get better after getting destroyed 49-22 in the 3rd by Portland.
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 AM
The Sixers came into the night with a league-worst -16.4 net rating in the 3rd quarter this year. The next closest above .500 team is the Miami Heat at -7.
Won't get better after getting destroyed 49-22 in the 3rd by Portland.
Won't get better after getting destroyed 49-22 in the 3rd by Portland.
Tyrese Maxey will take part in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend (Saturday, Feb. 14th at 5 pm eastern).
February 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Tyrese Maxey will take part in the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend (Saturday, Feb. 14th at 5 pm eastern).
Nice ovation for Jared McCain by the OKC crowd as he checks in for the Thunder for the first time.
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Nice ovation for Jared McCain by the OKC crowd as he checks in for the Thunder for the first time.
Here is a cut of various moments from today's press conference where Daryl Morey explains the team's reasoning behind the Jared McCain trade.
Full presser is posted to the @phlysports.bsky.social YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9K...
Full presser is posted to the @phlysports.bsky.social YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9K...
Daryl Morey explains the reasoning behind trading Jared McCain
YouTube video by Derek Bodner
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February 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Here is a cut of various moments from today's press conference where Daryl Morey explains the team's reasoning behind the Jared McCain trade.
Full presser is posted to the @phlysports.bsky.social YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9K...
Full presser is posted to the @phlysports.bsky.social YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9K...
Here is Daryl Morey's full trade deadline press conference:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NSm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NSm...
Daryl Morey explains trading Jared McCain, justifies lack of additions at deadline
YouTube video by PHLY Sports
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February 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Here is Daryl Morey's full trade deadline press conference:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NSm...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NSm...
Daryl Morey on the Sixers' willingness to go over the luxury tax: "I understand the perception [about ducking the tax]. I hope to defeat it by finding a deal that I can go to ownership and say 'We think this move is the right move to do that'."
"But I haven't been able to recommend that move yet."
"But I haven't been able to recommend that move yet."
February 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Daryl Morey on the Sixers' willingness to go over the luxury tax: "I understand the perception [about ducking the tax]. I hope to defeat it by finding a deal that I can go to ownership and say 'We think this move is the right move to do that'."
"But I haven't been able to recommend that move yet."
"But I haven't been able to recommend that move yet."
Regarding the McCain trade, in addition to the picks I think they just value having that contract off books, and having $4.5m more room under tax/apron to potentially use their MLE next summer, than they have confidence McCain will be a significant piece in next year's rotation.
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Regarding the McCain trade, in addition to the picks I think they just value having that contract off books, and having $4.5m more room under tax/apron to potentially use their MLE next summer, than they have confidence McCain will be a significant piece in next year's rotation.
Daryl Morey, on acquiring a 2026 1st round pick, and whether he specifically targeted one for this draft:
"We're not necessarily using the pick in this draft. It could be used as a move during the draft."
"We're not necessarily using the pick in this draft. It could be used as a move during the draft."
February 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Daryl Morey, on acquiring a 2026 1st round pick, and whether he specifically targeted one for this draft:
"We're not necessarily using the pick in this draft. It could be used as a move during the draft."
"We're not necessarily using the pick in this draft. It could be used as a move during the draft."
Morey, on whether he had the ability to go over the luxury tax: "For sure if we could have found a trade and ended up higher, we would have done that."
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Morey, on whether he had the ability to go over the luxury tax: "For sure if we could have found a trade and ended up higher, we would have done that."
Morey: "I think he has a tremendous future...That return is for a starter quality player on a good team...The bottom line is Jared's a great future bet, and we wish him luck. We feel like this return sets us up better to set up the team in the future."
Morey: "I'm quite confident that we were selling high [on McCain]. Obviously, only time will tell."
February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Morey: "I think he has a tremendous future...That return is for a starter quality player on a good team...The bottom line is Jared's a great future bet, and we wish him luck. We feel like this return sets us up better to set up the team in the future."
Morey: "I'm quite confident that we were selling high [on McCain]. Obviously, only time will tell."
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Morey: "I'm quite confident that we were selling high [on McCain]. Obviously, only time will tell."
Daryl Morey: "That's why we did [the McCain] deal a little early -- we were trying to reuse those draft picks to add now. We do feel like this deal sets us up better in the future, but we were looking to add now, and nothing materialized."
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Daryl Morey: "That's why we did [the McCain] deal a little early -- we were trying to reuse those draft picks to add now. We do feel like this deal sets us up better in the future, but we were looking to add now, and nothing materialized."
Daryl Morey: "I understand the reaction of the fans, but I feel like that comes from folks being excited about this team. That's why we had this reaction. And they should be excited."
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Daryl Morey: "I understand the reaction of the fans, but I feel like that comes from folks being excited about this team. That's why we had this reaction. And they should be excited."
The Sixers have signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA deal, per source. The deal includes a team option for next season.
February 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The Sixers have signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA deal, per source. The deal includes a team option for next season.
Sixers are signing Parick Baldwin Jr to a 10-day contract, I'm told.
February 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Sixers are signing Parick Baldwin Jr to a 10-day contract, I'm told.
Reposted by Derek Bodner
Joel Embiid on the trade deadline:
"In the past we've been ducking the tax, so hopefully we think about improving [the team at the deadline], because we got a chance."
"I hope that at least we get a chance to just go out and compete."
www.youtube.com/shorts/KQhgW...
"In the past we've been ducking the tax, so hopefully we think about improving [the team at the deadline], because we got a chance."
"I hope that at least we get a chance to just go out and compete."
www.youtube.com/shorts/KQhgW...
Joel Embiid does NOT want Josh Harris to duck the tax.
YouTube video by Derek Bodner
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 AM
Joel Embiid on the trade deadline:
"In the past we've been ducking the tax, so hopefully we think about improving [the team at the deadline], because we got a chance."
"I hope that at least we get a chance to just go out and compete."
www.youtube.com/shorts/KQhgW...
"In the past we've been ducking the tax, so hopefully we think about improving [the team at the deadline], because we got a chance."
"I hope that at least we get a chance to just go out and compete."
www.youtube.com/shorts/KQhgW...
The Sixers have no further trades today, I'm told.
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Sixers have no further trades today, I'm told.
It's worth noting that, after dumping McCain yesterday, the Sixers had room under the tax/apron to convert Barlow. Dumping Gordon wasn't necessary to do so.
So it indicates they'll try to do SOMETHING else (not necessarily huge, but something). Some options listed below.
So it indicates they'll try to do SOMETHING else (not necessarily huge, but something). Some options listed below.
By dumping Eric Gordon on the Grizzlies, Sixers now have a little over $7.6 million in space under first apron.
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Salary Cap Overview - Derek Bodner's Philadelphia 76ers Wiki
Here is a breakdown of the Philadelphia 76ers' salary cap situation. Long-term breakdown Note: in the first column after a player's current salary is finished, I have included whether he will be res…
sixers.wiki
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
It's worth noting that, after dumping McCain yesterday, the Sixers had room under the tax/apron to convert Barlow. Dumping Gordon wasn't necessary to do so.
So it indicates they'll try to do SOMETHING else (not necessarily huge, but something). Some options listed below.
So it indicates they'll try to do SOMETHING else (not necessarily huge, but something). Some options listed below.
Reposted by Derek Bodner
Sixers trade:
Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis for the rights to Justinian Jessup.
Barlow conversion to a standard contract on the way
Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis for the rights to Justinian Jessup.
Barlow conversion to a standard contract on the way
February 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Sixers trade:
Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis for the rights to Justinian Jessup.
Barlow conversion to a standard contract on the way
Eric Gordon and a 2032 second-round pick swap to Memphis for the rights to Justinian Jessup.
Barlow conversion to a standard contract on the way
By dumping Eric Gordon on the Grizzlies, Sixers now have a little over $7.6 million in space under first apron.
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Salary Cap Overview - Derek Bodner's Philadelphia 76ers Wiki
Here is a breakdown of the Philadelphia 76ers' salary cap situation. Long-term breakdown Note: in the first column after a player's current salary is finished, I have included whether he will be res…
sixers.wiki
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
By dumping Eric Gordon on the Grizzlies, Sixers now have a little over $7.6 million in space under first apron.
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Gives them options to:
- Use their trade exceptions (up to $8m) to acquire a player.
- Sign players on the buyout market.
- Convert Barlow.
sixers.wiki/Salary+Cap+O...
Source confirms the Sixers have traded Jared McCain to OKC for a 2026 1st (Houston's) and three seconds.
I've updated my Draft Pick Tracker to reflect with the details on the picks, and laying out what picks they have to work with in the future.
sixers.wiki/Future+Draft...
I've updated my Draft Pick Tracker to reflect with the details on the picks, and laying out what picks they have to work with in the future.
sixers.wiki/Future+Draft...
Future Draft Picks - Derek Bodner's Philadelphia 76ers Wiki
Year-by-Year status First-round picks Year Rd Team Notes 2026 1st PHI PHI loses pick if it falls 5-30 | 2026
sixers.wiki
February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Source confirms the Sixers have traded Jared McCain to OKC for a 2026 1st (Houston's) and three seconds.
I've updated my Draft Pick Tracker to reflect with the details on the picks, and laying out what picks they have to work with in the future.
sixers.wiki/Future+Draft...
I've updated my Draft Pick Tracker to reflect with the details on the picks, and laying out what picks they have to work with in the future.
sixers.wiki/Future+Draft...