Justin Grasso

Philadelphia

Managing Editor and Reporter, Philadelphia 76ers at Sports Illustrated

Reporter//Managing Editor for @76ersonSI // @SInow

Articles

Daryl Morey Issues Statement on Sixers’ Joel Embiid

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Justin Grasso

Last summer, Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to an extension with Joel Embiid fresh off of his Team USA gold medal run. While the move was expected, it generated a lot of concern, considering Embiid’s struggles to stay healthy throughout his career. The 2024-2025 NBA season created plenty of additional panic.
Ex-Pistons Exec ‘Finalizing’ Deal to Join Pelicans Front Office

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

Just one day after announcing the firing of David Griffin, the New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly finalizing a deal to bring on Detroit Pistons legend Joe Dumars to oversee the front office. via @ShamsCharania: Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the new president of basketball operations of the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Dumars was president of the Pistons from 2000-14, building the 2004 Detroit championship team. Now returns home to Louisiana.
Potential Pistons Playoff Opponent Gets Major Injury Update

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

The Detroit Pistons’ division rival, the Milwaukee Bucks, will miss a key player to begin their 2025 NBA Playoff run. According to a report, the NBA All-Star Damian Lillard will miss at least Game 1 of the Bucks’ series against the Indiana Pacers. via @ShamsCharania: Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard (blood clot) will miss the start of the NBA playoffs, sources tell ESPN. Bucks play Game 1 of the first round against the Pacers on Saturday.
Pelicans Targeting 2-Time NBA Champion for Exec Job

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

One year after the Detroit Pistons fired up an executive search and landed on Trajan Langdon from the New Orleans Pelicans front office, the Western Conference team made a major front-office move themselves. On Monday, the Pelicans confirmed they parted ways with their front office leader, David Griffin. So far, one replacement candidate has been revealed, and it’s former Detroit Pistons All-Star, Joe Dumars.
17-Year NBA Veteran Chooses Between Knicks, Pistons Stars

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

Lou Williams selects Jalen Brunson over Cade Cunningham in a potential playoff series. In this story:Soon, the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks will be battling it out in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. For Jalen Brunson, it will be his fifth postseason run. As for Cade Cunningham, he’ll be making his playoff debut. As a result of those circumstances, the 17-year NBA veteran Lou Williams states he would take Burnson over Cunningham in a playoff series.
17-Year NBA Vet Addresses Looming Contract Decision With Sixers

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

Adding seasoned veterans to a top-heavy team, the Philadelphia 76ers brought in Eric Gordon to be a part of the rotation. Heading into his 17th season, Gordon was coming off of an 11-points-per-game season, shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc with the Phoenix Suns. Like many players on the Sixers in 2024-2025, Gordon was bit by the injury bug. By the time he started gaining a rhythm, a wrist injury sidelined him. Then, surgery ended his run.
Sixers Fans Frustrated With Daryl Morey’s Announcement on Future

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

After each Philadelphia 76ers player (excluding Joel Embiid) met with the media to address reporters for their parting message following Sunday’s loss against the Chicago Bulls, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey held a joint press conference with the head coach, Nick Nurse. It was a familiar position for Morey, who had to acknowledge the Sixers’ shortcomings for the fifth season in a row. Except for this time, the circumstances were the worst yet.
Pistons Rookie Reacts to Coming Up Short of Exclusive NBA Club

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

Every year, a short list of NBA players gets acknowledged for accomplishing the difficult task of appearing in all 82 games during the regular season. This year, the Detroit Pistons nearly had two players join the exclusive NBA club. Unfortunately, Pistons rookie Ron Holland came up just short. Following Sunday’s season finale against the Milwaukee Bucks, Holland reacted to the situation.
Will Pelicans’ Major Move Affect Former Sixers Guard?

1 week ago | si.com | Justin Grasso

With the 2024-2025 NBA season reaching the postseason, it’s time for teams to start making some major changes. On Monday morning, the New Orleans Pelicans started their offseason off by moving on from their Vice President of Basketball Operations, David Griffin. via @ShamsCharania: The New Orleans Pelicans have fired executive vice president David Griffin, sources tell ESPN. After six seasons, the franchise will have a new head of basketball operations.
Sixers Standout Gets Honest on Important Contract Decision

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Justin Grasso

When the Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 6 against the New York Knicks in 2024, Kelly Oubre Jr. was wrapping up his one-year deal with the team. At the time, Oubre felt like he had unfinished business in Philadelphia and wanted to return. Sure enough, Oubre was back. During the first phase of free agency, Oubre inked his deal much earlier than the previous offseason. He signed a two-year deal, with the second season being a player option.