Thad Young

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers heard all the whispers before the season started. They were predicted by most experts to be among the worst teams in the league, if not the worst. Through six games, the Sixers are choosing not to listen...

WASHINGTON -- Well, that's a confounding sight at the top of the standings. The rebuilding, supposed-to-be-really-bad Philadelphia 76ers are 2-0, having followed their stunner over the Miami Heat with a win that left the Washington Wizards' fans booing and their coach already questioning the players' commitment...

Thaddeus Young is ahead of his rehabilitation schedule, and has an outside shot of returning on Sunday when the Sixers take on the Knicks (on 97.3 ESPN) however, it's more likely that his return will happen February 26. (Listen to Sixers beat writer Tom Moore discuss Andrew Bynum and Sixers trade rumors) "He jogged a little bit and picked it up a little bit, so that was encouraging," Col

Thaddeus Young is coming off a double-doubled with 14 points and 10 boards on Monday against the Knicks, hitting 7-of-12 shots from the field to go with one steal.  Young has yet to make the impact that he did during the preseason, but should grow into the starting role as the season progresses...