Derek Bodner is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area who began covering the 76ers for LibertyBallers in 2010, and will be covering the Sixers on-air with 97.3 ESPN. Besides covering the 76ers, Derek also covers the NBA Draft for DraftExpress.com.
Derek Bodner
Bodner’s Buckets: The New NBA Lottery Odds
As Zach Lowe reported a few weeks ago, the NBA's Board of Governors are set to vote on the proposal for updating the lottery odds later this month.
Bodner’s Buckets: Sixers Win in Allentown, Lineup Notes and More
If the Sixers win a game, and nobody saw it, did it really happen?
The Sixers played the Orlando Magic in a non-televised game from Allentown's long-awaited, brand new PPL Center.
Unless you were one of the 5,764 (listed) in attendance, you very likely missed one of the more entertaining quarters of basketball that the Sixers will play this season
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Could Dario Saric Play in Philly This Season?
Once the news broke that Dario Saric might be unhappy with his situation in Turkey, speculation immediately arose about whether or not it was possible to bring the talented forward over to the NBA earlier than expected.
(Listen to Sixers Insider Derek Bodner discuss Dario Saric's contact situation)
Saric, who just signed with Anadolu Efes a few days before the 2014 NBA draft, has yet to dress in t
Report: Sixers Agree to Terms with K.J. McDaniels
According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, wingman K.J. McDaniels (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) has signed a contract.
The contract is a 1 year, non-guaranteed contract with the 76ers, and will make him a restricted free agent next summer
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Sixers, Sam Hinkie Not Looking for Shortcuts to Success
During media day yesterday, Sixers President and General Manager Sam Hinkie was asked about whether it was difficult to have his name attached to last season.
"I tell people that I think a lot of it is where does your self-worth come from
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Sixers May Have Found a Diamond in the Rough with Ronald Roberts Jr.
Ronald Roberts Jr. has seemingly been flying under the radar his entire basketball career, an odd twist for a player who lives playing above the rim.
Sixers Acquire Keith Bogans and 2nd Round Pick From Cleveland
Earlier today, the Sixers acquired Keith Bogans and a 2018 2nd round pick from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a heavily protected 2015 2nd round pick.
Michael Carter-Williams not Ready for Camp
Brett Brown revealed earlier today that Michael Carter-Williams, the 11th pick in the 2013 NBA draft and the reigning rookie of the year, will not be a full participant when the Sixers open up their training camp Tuesday at Stockton College in New Jersey.
Was Dealing Thad Young the Right Move for the Sixers?
The Sixers were right to trade Thaddeus Young.
Thad Young Heading to Minnesota for Former Top Pick?
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the deal to send Kevin Love to Cleveland has been agreed upon.