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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 10m

Dean Wade on VJ Edgecombe: "I love the way he plays. I really do. Any time I get out there on his team, I love it. He's flying around in transition, he's making the right cuts, he's sacrificing shots for people. He plays the right way and it's so fun to be on his team."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 1h

Tyrese Maxey on Joel Embiid: "He looks great. He looks amazing. He looks happy. I think that's great. When you're healthy and you're happy, you're at peace with your life and basketball, that's when you're at your best. So he's been great. He's....he's Joel."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 1h

How down to the studs do the Sixers go when building up their defense in training camp? According to Tyrese Maxey, one of the things they're working on right now is the "verbiage of switching". "When we got this many new guys, it's the small things like that that you mess up."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

33-year-old All-Star shortstop couldn't find the plate discipline to hang in against a rookie reliever and give the guys who just hit back-to-back homers chances before the bottom of the 9th.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

If that is the last at-bat of Trea Turner's season, it was a fitting end.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

Could really go for 3 grand slams in top of the ninth. Would really take the edge off.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

For better and for worse, he is the showman.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

Hope Rob Thomson is somewhere enjoying a drink and laughing about how Dombrowski hung him out to dry over this group of people.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 2h

Tyrese Maxey, who could be seen after camp yesterday sitting outside the training complex as if he needed a ride, had a long laugh when a reporter brought up "a teammate" leaving by helicopter. Maxey said, "One of us left on the helicopter, the other was sitting on the curb."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 3h

Nurse on the plan for Tacko Fall: "Yeah, just look at him right now and see what happens. He'd be in the same category as 5-6 of the other guys. We still have a two-way spot that's open. There's some guys fighting for that, possibly he'd be one of those guys."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 3h

Nurse on if anything has clicked for the group quicker than he expected: "'Surprised' is a little too strong, but we haven't really put any offense in yet. A little bit, a little bit of up-the-floor secondary break stuff. But you can see them finding some very easy things with each other."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 3h

Nick Nurse on VJ Edgecombe: "He continues to make critical plays. We're live-scrimmaging, keeping score. He's flying in, making that huge offensive rebound to keep a possession alive. Knocking down the big shot late in those games to push you out and almost seal it or put the game away."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 3h

Tacko Fall had a "hip thing" that took him out about halfway through today's camp session and Adem Bona is still nursing a sprained foot. Other than that, the Sixers had everyone available for today's camp session.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 3h

Nick Nurse said at today's camp session that the hope is to get the starters out on the floor together in preseason.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 10h

You were at work or watching the Phillies....or both. Meanwhile, the Sixers had their first day of training camp. I got ya covered. Video report from the first practice of the season:

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 22h

Edgecombe gave a window into what maturity looks like for him in year 2:

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 22h

Mentioned to VJ Edgecombe that LeBron said on his podcast that he heard Edgecombe was one of the leading voices on the team as a rookie, so asked him how his mindset as a vocal leader changes from year 1 to year 2:

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 22h

Paraphrasing but VJ Edgecombe was essentially asked about whether there are added stakes just by playing with LeBron James. Here was his answer:

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 22h

Footage from day 1 of Sixers training camp

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’ll have something new and exciting to share with you guys in the coming days. For now, a video report from Sixers Media Day:

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"I was getting pedicure when I got the call," VJ Edgecombe says when he found out about the Jaylen Brown trade. Says it was bittersweet. He and Paul George remain close.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

VJ Edgecombe walked in on Jaylen Brown's press conference and Brown stopped mid-answer to say "VJ get your ass out of here".

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Embiid, asked a question, looks up to the ceiling with a smile and says, "I'm trying to figure out if I want to troll or not."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Nothing. I gained a lot of weight. But I feel good," Embiid says with a laugh when asked about what he did during the offseason to get in a rhythm with his body.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"I want to play as much as possible. We have a plan, we're going to execute it." - Embiid

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"First summer I didn't have to worry about a lot of stuff, so just getting my body right, my mind right." - Joel Embiid Embiid says with a smile that he didn't talk to LeBron, didn't recruit him.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"You have to fall in love with doing things that's uncomfortable. If we do that, we can be a great team." - LeBron Says he didn't leave his family to lose in the second round.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LeBron says he "loves" that his relationship with the Philly fans has always been that they respect him but that they hated him. "We gonna be on the same side now, guys."

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"I gotta get here first. Not even one day in. I'm looking forward to seeing what his process is as well. Jo is one of the most talented guys in the world. For him, it's all been about health." - LeBron on Embiid

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LeBron James, asked if he looks at this as the final contract of his career, says he wants to focus on being his best self every day for this franchise.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

LeBron James took his name tag and removed it from the podium and asked, “You guys all know who I am, right?”

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Greetings from Camden. About 15 minutes away from the unofficial start of what will be one of the most interesting seasons in Sixers history.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The official 2026-27 Sixers preseason roster.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

2 PM first pitches in the Wild Card the week of Sixers training camp. Bad week for ADHD.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Perfect weather for the miserable Phillies to have one last shot of continuing this nonsensical season.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some news: Today is my last day as publisher of @sixersonsi.bsky.social. I have no plan to leave the Sixers beat. But stay tuned, got something I’m really excited about coming soon 👀

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LeBron on why he chose Philly: "Well, first of all, my relationship with Tyrese Maxey goes beyond the court. And when I mentioned him on the podcast in the past, Philly wasn't even in question...

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LeBron on what intrigues/excites him: "Giving all the blueprint and the game to these guys. To Embiid, Maxey, VJ. JB has some of the blueprint because he experienced it in Boston. But Anfernee Simons, obviously I'm back with KCP, who I was able to give some of the DNA to...1/

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LeBron on the first time he walked into the Palestra as a high-schooler: "It felt like a coliseum. Like, gladiators. There was an old feeling about it. You could tell basketball gods and basketball experience was in there. History was in the building." youtu.be/rGGq11K40Gw...

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LeBron James on Leaving LA and Choosing Philly

YouTube video by Mind the Game

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

LeBron James, getting ready for golf in Philly (via IG).

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It took me until 30 to fully appreciate Whitney Houston’s voice. Whew, that thing is angelic.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Dodgers series should’ve been the end of Kerkering’s time here. Not as a punishment for the mistake, but because it was so clear he didn’t have the makeup to be a high-leverage reliever.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Garrett Stubbs may very well start a playoff game (Nola) and given how horrendous Realmuto has been, I can’t get worked up about it.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

NEWS: An MRI confirmed that Adem Bona has suffered a left foot sprain. Bona is expected to be reevaluated at the start of training camp. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

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Austin Krell @austinkrell.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As customers of DICK'S Sporting Goods walked by, the only feature that distinguished Dean Wade from everyone else was his 6-foot-10 frame. But he wasn't there for recognition. "It makes me happy and makes me feel fulfilled." On a shopping spree in King of Prussia: www.si.com/nba/76ers/on...

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Dean Wade Blends in, but His First Philanthropic Initiative Stands Out

Dean Wade wanted to show face early in a new city. But what's it worth when you blend in?

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