Thanks to an IT glitch with our Rapid Reacts generator that was significantly above our technical capabilities, we were unable to bring you immediate reviews of the 76ers L’s in Atlanta on Friday night and at New Orleans on Saturday night.

If you watched the games this weekend, you know that both contests were not pretty runs for Brett Brown & Company.  When we look back on the 2013-14 season, we may recognize this past weekend as the point where the #WinlessforWiggins campaign shifted into high gear.

After the jump are my observations and notes from the the 7-6′s losing weekend.

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DISCLAIMER:  The following post is NOT an outright endorsement of Julius Randle as the 76ers 2014 NBA Draft Lottery selection.  It is simply a hypothetical idea that crossed my mind last night as I watched Randle and Kentucky play.

Leading up to last night’s big college basketball double-header my thoughts on the 2014 Draft class were that either Andrew Wiggins or Jabari Parker would be a great fit for the 7-6.  As I watched the games last night, those thoughts were quickly confirmed.  Both are athletic, fantastic wing players who could step right in and start for Brett Brown.  Either one would be a tremendous fit as a draft pick for the Sixers.

So I asked myself the following as I watched Kentucky play Michigan State on Tuesday night, “What if the Sixers aren’t in a position to select one of those two players?  What if Hinkie ends up on the clock and Julius Randle is the best player available?  Would Randle be a good fit here?” 

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This edition of “Fo’ with the Foes” – Philadunkia’s advanced scouting series which with the help of an accomplished journalist from around the NBA beat or blog world, previews key upcoming 76ers games – features tonight’s opponent, Brett Brown’s former team, the San Antonio Spurs.

After the jump, I’ll look a Fo’ key items for tonight’s game. Additionally, we’ll get a little more insight into the Spurs team the Sixers face tonight from our colleague Michael DeLeon at projectspurs.com as Michael will answer Fo’ questions on his Spurs from us here at Philadunkia.

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In the wake of Andrew Bynum possibly taking the court tonight for the Cleveland Cavaliers down at the Wells Fargo Center, it’s a good time to look back and reflect on one of the biggest Sixers trades in the past 20 years.

It was just two summers ago in August when the Sixers shipped out Andre Iguodala, Nikola Vucevic, Moe Harkless and a protected first-round pick in return for the possible franchise-center Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson.

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This edition of “Fo’ with the Foes” – Philadunkia’s advanced scouting series which with the help of an accomplished journalist from around the NBA beat or blog world, previews key upcoming 76ers games – features tonight’s opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers and our pal Andrew Bynum.  That’s right, Bynum is miraculously healthy enough to ball tonight at the WFC, but still complaining about knee pain and apparently is contemplating retirement.

After the jump, I’ll look a Fo’ key items for tonight’s game. Additionally, we’ll get a little more insight into the Cavaliers team the Sixers face tonight from our colleagues Scott Sargent and Ben Cox at waitingfornextyear.com as Scott and Ben will answer Fo’ questions on their Cavs from us here at Philadunkia.

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As the Sixers 2013-14 season kicks into full swing, there has been much speculation that the opportunity for enhanced statistics this season for Evan Turner could work to boost his trade value.

That may be true, and Evan has noticeably improved upon his 2012-13 numbers thus far this season, upping his scoring average to almost 22 points per.  But, inflated stats on a struggling squad will only go so far, and until he develops a consistent jump shot, his style of play will really only fit in certain systems.

After the jump I analyze the how and why behind Turner’s improved numbers.  Then I’ll take a look at the short list of teams where the “new” Evan Turner could fit in and thus be a possible trade partner for the 76ers.

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We’re decided to bypass the usual Rapid Reacts format for recapping last night’s game because everyone deserves an “F” for that pathetic outing vs. the Golden State Warriors.  Even the most ardent tanking supporter had to be disgusted with what happened at the WFC last night.

Poor shooting (35.3% on FGA); horrible 3-point shooting (5-25); embarrassing work at the FT line (62%) and too many turnovers (24) were the some of the low lights during the Sixers 110-90 loss to the Andre Iguodala led Warriors.

However, not one of these issues from the game vs. the GSW is as disturbing to me as the defensive effort I saw from the 7-6 AGAIN last night.

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This edition of “Fo’ with the Foes” – Philadunkia’s advanced scouting series which with the help of an accomplished journalist from around the NBA beat or blog world, previews key upcoming 76ers games – features tonight’s opponent, the Steph Curry led Golden State Warriors who all of “experts” believe are ready for a breakout season.

After the jump, I’ll look a Fo’ key items for tonight’s game.  Additionally, we’ll get a little more insight into the Warriors team the Sixers face tonight from our man Jorge Contreras at baysportsreport.com as Jorge will answer Fo’ questions on the Warriors from us here at Philadunkia.

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The majority of us here at Philadunkia were big Jrue Holiday supporters.  In addition to his excellent on-the-court play as a member of the 76ers, Jrue was very good to this site and granted our staff a number of exclusive interviews during his years in Philadelphia.

So needless to say, we were shocked and disappointed when Holiday was dealt to New Orleans in Sam Hinkie’s Draft night blockbuster deal.  Obviously we understood why Hinkie made the move and after the shock wore off, a few of us even agreed with the trade.  Still, for the second straight year the face of the 76ers franchise was shipped out and it hurt a little.

However, in just three games rookie Michael Carter-Williams has eased our suffering greatly.

After the jump, a statistical look at how MCW is helping us cope with the loss of “The Jruth”.

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