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Gina Mizell

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Sixers beat reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer | Arizona State alum | Probably at a game, on a plane or at the theater.

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · Nov 18

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(And thanks to all you rad humans who support us!)

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 6h

Kennedy Chandler has been tasked with ball-pressuring Tyrese Maxey during preseason practices. He has peppered Kyle Lowry for advice on how to succeed as a small guard.

And he has relished his opportunity to taste the sport’s highest level again👇🏻

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Kennedy Chandler has been a surprising contributor during the Sixers’ preseason

Chandler, who last played in the NBA in 2022-23, totaled 16 points, five assists, and four steals in Friday's home exhibition loss to the Orlando Magic.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 19h

Here’s me + @ginamizell.bsky.social asking Andre Drummond about his two made threes in tonight’s game and his continued work on his shot.

“It’s something that I’ve added to my game… Just shooting that same shot at a consistent rate and being able to hit them without even thinking about it.”

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 20h

FINAL: Magic 128, Sixers 98. One more preseason game to go!

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 21h

Kennedy Chandler now up to 16 points and 5 assists. Looks like he's got some enthusiastic family/friends under the basket, as well. He's gotten a ton of PG minutes tonight with Maxey only playing the first, and Edgecombe, Grimes, McCain (and even Lowry) all out.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 21h

Breaking: The kiddos still love HOT TO GO

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 21h

Another Drummond corner 3!

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 21h

Kennedy Chandler is starting the second half for the Sixers, which means Tyrese Maxey's night is done after his excellent first quarter. Oubre also is not out there.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Oubre, meanwhile, with an early 10-5-2 line.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Franz Wagner has been getting physical with Kelly Oubre in the second quarter. Got called for an offensive foul for pulling on his jersey going down the court a little bit ago, and just got called for a flagrant for winding up and fouling Oubre hard at the rim.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Franz Wagner has been getting physical with Kelly Oubre in the second quarter. Got called for an offensive foul for pulling on his jersey going down the court a little bit ago, and just got called for a flagrant for winding up and fouling Oubre hard at the rim.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Magic 34, Sixers 32 at the end of the first. Maxey with 17 points. Sixers have a 14-9 rebounding edge.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Andre Drummond Experience is SO BACK!

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 22h

Andre Drummond hits a corner three. Heat check coming any minute now.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

And at hitting three-pointers. He's got 15 first-quarter points.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Tyrese Maxey, still good at getting to the rim.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 22h

Tyrese Maxey, still good at getting to the rim.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 23h

Really active first quarter for Dominick Barlow, who already has five rebounds. Continues to get the starting nod with Trendon Watford still nursing a hamstring injury.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 23h

Nick Nurse keeping Bona in the game, for now.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 23h

Adem Bona picks up two fouls in less than two minutes. That remains one thing he's got to work on.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 23h

Adem Bona picks up two fouls in less than two minutes. That remains one thing he's got to work on.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 1d

Sixers say VJ Edgecombe (left hip soreness) miss tonight’s preseason game against Orlando. He participated in shootaround this morning, is considered day-to-day, and is expected to practice next week.

Embiid, George, Grimes, Lowry, Watford and McCain are also out tonight.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 1d

Some Sixers nuggets heading into their first home preseason game, on:

*Jabari Walker/Dominick Barlow’s opportunities

* Adem Bona’s special moment with his brothers in Abu Dhabi

*The Sixers being tough to predict in the annual GM poll

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Jabari Walker and Dominick Barlow get extended look at power forward during Sixers’ preseason

Walker and Barlow are both on two-way contracts, meaning they will split time between the Sixers and the G League's Delaware Blue Coats this season.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 1d

I saw five Sixers regulars or hopeful regulars wearing blue jerseys after shootaround wrapped, FWIW:

• VJ Edgecombe
• Kelly Oubre Jr.
• Justin Edwards
• Dominick Barlow
• Adem Bona

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 3d

When asked about his offseason work while waiting out his contract negotiations, Quentin Grimes said he was at the University of Houston and "If y’all know anything about Coach (Kelvin) Sampson, I was in pretty good shape."

Good chance to revive this story👇

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Quentin Grimes is ready to cash in on his hard work: ‘There is no gamble with Quentin’

The 25-year-old guard was a five-star recruit in high school who struggled in his first year at Kansas. He then developed at Houston into a first-round draft pick. Will the Sixers look to keep him?

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

Quentin Grimes was back on the practice floor — and in good spirits — Wednesday. He bolsters an already-intriguing young guard group…which may have three starters?

“There was a lot of live action out there today, and it didn't look like [Grimes'] first day.”

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Quentin Grimes’ ‘energetic’ return further bolsters Sixers’ young backcourt

Grimes, who accepted his qualifying offer last week, joins an already-intriguing backcourt that also includes Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and VJ Edgecombe.

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Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

VJ Edgecombe (hip soreness) did not practice today, and his status is TBD for tomorrow’s preseason game.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

Quentin Grimes was back on the practice floor — and in good spirits — Wednesday. He bolsters an already-intriguing young guard group…which may have three starters?

“There was a lot of live action out there today, and it didn't look like [Grimes'] first day.”

www.inquirer.com/sixers/sixer...

Quentin Grimes’ ‘energetic’ return further bolsters Sixers’ young backcourt

Grimes, who accepted his qualifying offer last week, joins an already-intriguing backcourt that also includes Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and VJ Edgecombe.

www.inquirer.com

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

Have not seen Embiid jump in the drill (yet), but George been on both ends with the ball and defending.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

Joel Embiid and Paul George are both on the floor for some post-practice 1-on-1 work against teammates. Shot clock winding down type of stuff.

Gina Mizell @ginamizell.bsky.social · 2d

Joel Embiid and Paul George are both on the floor for some post-practice 1-on-1 work against teammates. Shot clock winding down type of stuff.