Wake Up With The Sixer Sense — Colangelo Hiring Polarizing

The Philadelphia 76ers made a great hire in Jerry Colangelo, so it seemed, but with recent news about the hiring, it may not be as good as it seemed.

The Philadelphia 76ers recently hired Jerry Colangelo as an adviser to Sam Hinkie. At first, it seemed to be a good hire, and looked like him alongside Hinkie was the best of both worlds. Recent news has made some think otherwise though, as news has broken that the NBA urged the Sixers and Colangelo to make the move. On top of that, some are reporting that Hinkie’s job may be as good as gone.

Here’s all the news you need to know.

No back-to-back games for 76ers Wroten, Marshall — Philly.com

"Point guards Tony Wroten and Kendall Marshall won’t play on back-to-back nights at least for a short period of time. Wroten is scheduled to play 16 minutes in Thursday’s game against the Nets at  the Barclays Center. He will then miss Friday’s matchup against the Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Meanwhile, Marshall will sit out Thursday’s matchup before playing 16 minutes in his Sixers debut Friday. The Sixers want both players, who are coming off right anterior cruciate ligament tears, to ease back onto the court. Wroten has played in two games after being sidelined since January. Marshall also has been sidelined since January. The former Buck signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers on Sept. 8."

76ers: NBA owners urged Adam Silver to interfere with team — Sports Illustrated

"NBA owners and commissioner Adam Silver had a hand in the Philadelphia 76ers’ hiring of Jerry Colangelo as the team’s new chairman of basketball operations and special advisor, reports ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. According to the report, Silver was under pressure from the owners to interfere with the struggling Sixers. Windhorst reports that NBA owners have been lobbying for a change to the Philadelphia team since the summer of 2014, and that Silver was “instrumental” in the hiring of Colangelo. The complaint from owners is that the 76ers are causing economic problems for the rest of the league. Games featuring the Sixers as opponents often have the lowest attendance rates of any games throughout the season."

Landry returns as Sixers stay focused — Sixers.com

"In the not-too-distant future, Brown also expects Carl Landry to rejoin the the roster.  The recently-turned 32-year old practiced with the Sixers on Wednesday, a first since he underwent right wrist surgery in the off-season. “June 2nd,” Landry said, reciting the date of his operation.  “It’s been a long time coming.  This is a day I’ve been working really hard for.” Landry, now with his fifth NBA franchise, was acquired by the Sixers in a July trade with Sacramento that fetched Nik Stauskas as well.  A Milwaukee native, Landry has posted 10.9 points, a 53.4 field goal percentage, and 5.0 rebounds in an average of 23.0 minutes over 477 career games. Brown considers “toughness” to be one of Landry’s most important attributes. “He can actually guard fives [centers] and fours [power forwards],” said Brown.  “[He’s] strong enough…where you can put an armbar, and he’s got such wide girth.  I think he’s got a low-post game, and he’s got a little fade-away jump shot.  That’s his wheelhouse.  That’s where he wants to go.  He can pick and pop comfortably at 18 feet, and make a jump shot.  He’s got touch and toughness.  All over the place, we look forward to bringing three things.  A veteran, somebody that’s tough, and somebody as good as he is back into the mix.”"