Looks like Embiid will in fact miss the entire 2014-15 season

It really doesnt matter…… Spurs is winning then Sixers the following year — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 11, 2014 This Tweet was everything you expect from Joel Embiid. He is quickly becoming one of the most admired athletes in the history of Philadelphia sports, even though he hasn’t played a minute yet for the Sixers, […]

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Varnado “blessed” to play against his childhood idol

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Varnado (left) is dribbling the ball up against Amar’e Stoudemire (right) who was his high school idol. It’s funny, because Varnado is a defensive role player and Stoudemire is an all-offense forward/center. Honestly, it’s a good thing that Varnado doesn’t try to play like his role model. He displays hustle and a knack for blocking shots. Anyways, the Sixers have had more than enough Amar’e wannabes, such as Marreese Speights and Arnett Moultrie.

Varnado was just signed earlier today for the remainder of the season.

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