Avi Wolfman-Arent
@avi-wa.bsky.social
Reading news into a microphone for WHYY, Philly's NPR station. Co-host of Studio 2, T-Th at noon. awolfmanarent at whyy dot org.
I've generally preached caution when it comes to injuries...so I'm speaking out of both sides of my mouth here, but...
At some point you have to consider how caution with some players (Jo/PG) exposes other players (Maxey) to further risk.
There's a trickle-down effect here
At some point you have to consider how caution with some players (Jo/PG) exposes other players (Maxey) to further risk.
There's a trickle-down effect here
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I've generally preached caution when it comes to injuries...so I'm speaking out of both sides of my mouth here, but...
At some point you have to consider how caution with some players (Jo/PG) exposes other players (Maxey) to further risk.
There's a trickle-down effect here
At some point you have to consider how caution with some players (Jo/PG) exposes other players (Maxey) to further risk.
There's a trickle-down effect here
The strain of modern basketball isn’t just snapping guys’ Achilles. It’s also forcing teams team to be super cautious with any calf tightness…which is causing more missed games. Just a waterfall of misery caused by the inability to address the obvious problem.
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The strain of modern basketball isn’t just snapping guys’ Achilles. It’s also forcing teams team to be super cautious with any calf tightness…which is causing more missed games. Just a waterfall of misery caused by the inability to address the obvious problem.
Amazing Maxey game. And I’m certain I will regret typing this but…PG looks great. His defense was huge in those small lineups. Really unlocked things for them at times tonight.
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Amazing Maxey game. And I’m certain I will regret typing this but…PG looks great. His defense was huge in those small lineups. Really unlocked things for them at times tonight.
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Inside Grimes are two wolves:
One is a smart player who just wants to win.
The other is always making an imaginary And1 mixtape.
One is a smart player who just wants to win.
The other is always making an imaginary And1 mixtape.
OMG GRIMES AMAZING ALSO NEVER TAKE THAT SHOT AGAIN
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Inside Grimes are two wolves:
One is a smart player who just wants to win.
The other is always making an imaginary And1 mixtape.
One is a smart player who just wants to win.
The other is always making an imaginary And1 mixtape.
Basketball's so funny. Sixers have missed a week's full of open threes so of course their run here is fueled by back-to-back-to-back contested jumpers
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Basketball's so funny. Sixers have missed a week's full of open threes so of course their run here is fueled by back-to-back-to-back contested jumpers
Results aren't there but the Sixers are doing exactly what you should do against a zone. Keep shooting. Don't panic. Don't drive recklessly into the lane. These are practice-gym jumpers. Gotta take them until they fall.
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Results aren't there but the Sixers are doing exactly what you should do against a zone. Keep shooting. Don't panic. Don't drive recklessly into the lane. These are practice-gym jumpers. Gotta take them until they fall.
A little illustration on how much foul-drawing helps a player like Tyrese Maxey:
On that last drive Anthony sensed him veering right for the contact (as he's been doing much more this season). Anthony instinctively backs off. Maxey zags back left for an easy layup.
All set up by the foul threat
On that last drive Anthony sensed him veering right for the contact (as he's been doing much more this season). Anthony instinctively backs off. Maxey zags back left for an easy layup.
All set up by the foul threat
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A little illustration on how much foul-drawing helps a player like Tyrese Maxey:
On that last drive Anthony sensed him veering right for the contact (as he's been doing much more this season). Anthony instinctively backs off. Maxey zags back left for an easy layup.
All set up by the foul threat
On that last drive Anthony sensed him veering right for the contact (as he's been doing much more this season). Anthony instinctively backs off. Maxey zags back left for an easy layup.
All set up by the foul threat
Now up to 360 possessions...and the Sixers' three-guard lineups continue to cook.
97th percentile in differential. 95th percentile in offense.
And the offense is not driven by great shooting. Its mostly because of low turnovers, lots of offensive boards, and lots of free throws
97th percentile in differential. 95th percentile in offense.
And the offense is not driven by great shooting. Its mostly because of low turnovers, lots of offensive boards, and lots of free throws
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Now up to 360 possessions...and the Sixers' three-guard lineups continue to cook.
97th percentile in differential. 95th percentile in offense.
And the offense is not driven by great shooting. Its mostly because of low turnovers, lots of offensive boards, and lots of free throws
97th percentile in differential. 95th percentile in offense.
And the offense is not driven by great shooting. Its mostly because of low turnovers, lots of offensive boards, and lots of free throws
I'm guilty of being a PG optimist...but I liked how he looked last night. They badly need a shooting threat on the wing who can occasionally break down a defense. And his size helps on the boards.
Wish he would lean into his physicality as a driver. The one where he got into Zubac's body was great
Wish he would lean into his physicality as a driver. The one where he got into Zubac's body was great
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm guilty of being a PG optimist...but I liked how he looked last night. They badly need a shooting threat on the wing who can occasionally break down a defense. And his size helps on the boards.
Wish he would lean into his physicality as a driver. The one where he got into Zubac's body was great
Wish he would lean into his physicality as a driver. The one where he got into Zubac's body was great
from a basketball perspective the sixers badly needed this. but from a content perspective i was kinda enjoying the whole infinite-ramp-up bit
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is expected to make his season debut at home tonight against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. George has rehabilitated offseason left knee surgery.
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
from a basketball perspective the sixers badly needed this. but from a content perspective i was kinda enjoying the whole infinite-ramp-up bit
Three years ago today I saw Joel Embiid drop 59/11/8 on the Jazz with SEVEN blocks. The greatest individual basketball performance I've ever seen in person -- and probably will be for the rest of my life.
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Three years ago today I saw Joel Embiid drop 59/11/8 on the Jazz with SEVEN blocks. The greatest individual basketball performance I've ever seen in person -- and probably will be for the rest of my life.
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Want to run a street festival in Philly? You'll probably have to pay the police department for security. That is...unless you know someone.
Great reporting from @ryanbriggs.bsky.social and @maxmmarin.bsky.social.
Great reporting from @ryanbriggs.bsky.social and @maxmmarin.bsky.social.
Philly street festivals are shutting down over rising police overtime costs. But some groups don’t have to pay.
Philly elected officials, police-connected groups, and street festival organizers who cut special deals are exempt from tens of thousands dollars in city event fees inked to street festivals.
www.inquirer.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Want to run a street festival in Philly? You'll probably have to pay the police department for security. That is...unless you know someone.
Great reporting from @ryanbriggs.bsky.social and @maxmmarin.bsky.social.
Great reporting from @ryanbriggs.bsky.social and @maxmmarin.bsky.social.
PERSONAL NEWS:
I am now the *only* Philadelphian not running for Dwight Evans' congressional seat
billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
I am now the *only* Philadelphian not running for Dwight Evans' congressional seat
billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
11th candidate enters jam-packed 3rd Congressional District race
A civic org leader and a former U.S. Treasury advisor throw their hats in the ring.
billypenn.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
PERSONAL NEWS:
I am now the *only* Philadelphian not running for Dwight Evans' congressional seat
billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
I am now the *only* Philadelphian not running for Dwight Evans' congressional seat
billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
Feel like this tweet could've been sent any time in the last 2 months
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Feel like this tweet could've been sent any time in the last 2 months
How is that not a foul on the oubre put back? Brown just full shoved him in the air. With no one else around. Jfc
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
How is that not a foul on the oubre put back? Brown just full shoved him in the air. With no one else around. Jfc
Ah well nevertheless
All in all...a phenomenal first 10 games for the Sixers.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
November 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Ah well nevertheless
Tough business...but you knew this was coming after the disastrous decision to trade Quentin Grimes
Shams reporting with Tim MacMahon that Nico Harrison expected to be fired at a 10 am central time meeting (on X).
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Tough business...but you knew this was coming after the disastrous decision to trade Quentin Grimes
All in all...a phenomenal first 10 games for the Sixers.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
All in all...a phenomenal first 10 games for the Sixers.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
Despite getting nothing from PG and part-time play from Jo they're 5th in offense, 10th in net rating, and three of their four losses came down to the final possession.
The schedule will stiffen...but this looks like a good team at minimum.
amazing that i...a simple fan from philadelphia...have seen far crazier injuries than basketball lifer Nicholas Nurse
Asked Nurse if this is one of the more bizarre injuries he’s seen as a coach, and he concurred.
We’ve got a Dominick Barlow sighting at practice (sitting on the sideline not doing on-court work). He is wearing a cast/brace thing that basically takes up his entire arm.
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
amazing that i...a simple fan from philadelphia...have seen far crazier injuries than basketball lifer Nicholas Nurse
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Tuesday's #Election2025 brought in victories for the Democratic Party across New York, Virginia, and California. @kdittmar.bsky.social (Rutgers University) joins @dhopkins1776.bsky.social, @avi-wa.bsky.social, and Cherri Gregg to discuss key takeaways.
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Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we’ll break down the results, and talk about the lessons Democrats and Republicans might carry into the 2026…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tuesday's #Election2025 brought in victories for the Democratic Party across New York, Virginia, and California. @kdittmar.bsky.social (Rutgers University) joins @dhopkins1776.bsky.social, @avi-wa.bsky.social, and Cherri Gregg to discuss key takeaways.
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Just got a “Go Birds” at a Sheetz in Central PA. We’re turning the whole state green
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Just got a “Go Birds” at a Sheetz in Central PA. We’re turning the whole state green
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Inbox: Montgomery County, a wealthy suburb of Philadelphia, reports nearly 50% (!!!!) turnout in yesterday's off-year judicial and municipal election.
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Inbox: Montgomery County, a wealthy suburb of Philadelphia, reports nearly 50% (!!!!) turnout in yesterday's off-year judicial and municipal election.
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Mark it down for posterity...
On this day -- Tuesday November 4th 2025 -- the Philadelphia 76ers have the best record and net rating in the Eastern Conference
On this day -- Tuesday November 4th 2025 -- the Philadelphia 76ers have the best record and net rating in the Eastern Conference
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Mark it down for posterity...
On this day -- Tuesday November 4th 2025 -- the Philadelphia 76ers have the best record and net rating in the Eastern Conference
On this day -- Tuesday November 4th 2025 -- the Philadelphia 76ers have the best record and net rating in the Eastern Conference
We're up to 203 possessions and still no one has an answer for those three-guard looks.
99th percentile in differential, 99th percentile in offense, 90th percentile in defense
Grimes has been a killer complement to Maxey and Edgecombe.
99th percentile in differential, 99th percentile in offense, 90th percentile in defense
Grimes has been a killer complement to Maxey and Edgecombe.
The Sixers' 3-guard lineups have been absurdly good this year.
Small sample, of course....but with Maxey, VJ and Grimes on the floor the Sixers are:
+33.3 per 100 (100th percentile)
Offensive Rating: 143.9 (100th percentile)
Defensive Rating: 110.7 (74th percentile)
Small sample, of course....but with Maxey, VJ and Grimes on the floor the Sixers are:
+33.3 per 100 (100th percentile)
Offensive Rating: 143.9 (100th percentile)
Defensive Rating: 110.7 (74th percentile)
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We're up to 203 possessions and still no one has an answer for those three-guard looks.
99th percentile in differential, 99th percentile in offense, 90th percentile in defense
Grimes has been a killer complement to Maxey and Edgecombe.
99th percentile in differential, 99th percentile in offense, 90th percentile in defense
Grimes has been a killer complement to Maxey and Edgecombe.