Charlotte has been alternating spread wins and losses for the past three weeks, though by that measure would be do a cover tonight at the Nest vs. the Sixers. The Hornets do have consecutive wins, however, and have hit 52% or better from the floor in each of those successes. Last Thursday's romp at Orlando was especially impressive, with eight scoring in double-digits led by Brandon Miller's 20 points. Another reason to back Charlotte tonight is apparently no Joel Embiid for Philly, as Nick Nurse uses tonight for load management purposes. The floor hasn't dropped beneath the Sixers when Embiid is out (they're 10-9 in those games), but after scoring 30+ in his last four outings, his absence is hardly a positive. Play Hornets.
Are the Hornets all growed up enough to win a game like this? They are massively improved of late, healthy and getting a better team missing two of its best players in Joel Embiid and Paul George. It's just so rare we expect Charlotte to win, so that's what gives me pause. And I'm not sure there will be a huge home-court advantage with this moved up four hours due to wintry weather. But it's a dreaded one-game trip for the Sixers and the front end of a B2B for them.
Maxey could spend more time playing off the ball during the 2026-27 season, Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Edgecombe recorded 25 points (9-16 FG, 7-11 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists during the Bahamas' 100-82 win over Panama in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier
Schroder recorded 23 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, six assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Germany's 99-83 win over the Netherlands in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Edgecombe is not on the Bahamas' roster ahead of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.
The Hornets are trading Mann to the Cavaliers on Friday in exchange for Dennis Schroder and cash considerations, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Edgecombe should benefit from entering a veteran-laden environment after Philadelphia added LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.
Maxey's role figures to evolve after Philadelphia assembled a star-studded roster featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers reports.
Embiid no longer projects to carry the same offensive burden after Philadelphia added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown while also bringing in Anfernee Simons, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and rookie Labaron Philon, according to Paul Hudrick of Liberty Ballers.
Caldwell-Pope (finger) agreed to a buyout with the Grizzlies on Saturday and plans to sign a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
James agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
