fultz has played a minute in the nba after being selected first. today fultz gaif out backpacks and school supplies to kid the at his old middle school james madison in prijt. he says it's something he always wanted t . me growing up i went to james madison and growing up in the area i know people used to give book bags to us. that's soggy always and the wanted to do. school is about to start. i know they need supplies. they need stuff. i know i was in school and i needed a pencil and stuff. it doesn't hurt. i had the chance to give become and make an impact on these kids. i as you wanted to do that, so -- the it wasn't just backpacks it was filled with all the supplies they'll need for the school season. he also gave large boxes of supplies to the school itself. when you you look at what kevin garnet has done for prince george's county and mark el fultz, it gives the kids the idea you can do it, too. he was just drafted a few months ago and the first thing he wanted to do was to give back to his middle school. so many guys give back to the high sc

ben simmons and markelle fultz are a full go. co existin exn the back court. >> my main goal doing whatever i have to do to make the team win. if that's me playing on and off ball that's what i'll do. success will be high. you don't know who is bringing it up who will get it. i'm definitely looking forward to. >> our chem tree is getting better every day on and off the court i think that will play big role with this team's success and, you know, as long as you guys are cool off the court. on the court the gel just happens. >> to the phillies and nationals. this thing was basically over in the second upping. michael taylor hit a two-run homer off of aaron nola. nola actually pretty good game. six innings giving up two runs and it was those two right there but the phils couldn't get any offense so they went on to lose this one, three-one. >>> ben simmons markelle fultz, listen i haven't seen ben simmons play point guard. markelle fultz is a rook sea isle a little worried about that. i don't know how good they'll be they're still im

fultz is coming off a ankle injury, simmons missed last year with the broken foot.o those guys are said to be 100 percent coming to camp but different story for embiid who has not been cleared for five on five work outs and there is no timetable for his return. >> hey, samantha this is where joke comes so sixers released a picture of our big three stars as training camp continues to progress here, opening up against the washington wizards. samantha, this is where you put it up. sixers, really, there is release of the picture of the sixers, the 76ers, well, they are all wounded, they are all hurt. i'm kidding. there is a picture of the three big stars and they are looking great. opening game is down in d.c. and then we open up on a friday night against boston celtics. here's more from training camp >> i will be honest, i don't think i will play 82 games, that is not happening but hopefully i do that so you know, like i said i'm focusing on my path to being back on the court and we will see how it goes after that. >> yeah, when he get back on the court we will see the

. >>> markelle fultz back in town. after being selecteded first by the he gave out backpacks and school supplies in prince george's county. he said it's something he also wanted to do. >> just me growing up. i went to james madison and growing up in the area, people used to give book bags to us, we didn't have very many it's something i also wanted to do. just because i know it's kids school is about to start. school can't wait forever, they need supplies and i know i was in school and i needed a pencil and stuff, it doesn't hurt, i have the chance to give back and make an impact and always wanted to do that. >> last week's mayweather mag greg gregor made an insane amount of money, over 6 million pay per view, over 100 bucks a piece is worth at least $600 million of revenue. 1500 bucks unless you were this man, oliver reaches posted as a member of the puts himself down in the third row of arena situating him next to various vips, i think we see diddy there, he shared the photos on instagram. told the british tabloid th

we hope to see embiid, simmons , fultz, what else do you guys have in store? been in entertainment. >> no? >> but bring it to a different level. it will be unreal. we will take over the basketball worlds and we not wait to start. >> new 76ers president, thank you so much. good luck this year. >> thanks, pat. >> jim, rahel, over to you. i know you guys are psched. >> taking it to a different level. all right. >> second biggest diamond in the worlds. jeweler just bought it for $53 million after it failed to sell at an auction last year. >> jim, you never did buy me a christmas present last year. well, discovered in the african can country about two years ago, weighing more than 1,000 karats, experts say it is the biggest gem quality diamond found in more than 100 years. so, last year, jim, bit after fail for you, but there is always this year. and i'm still waiting? >> $53 million? >> jim? >> what about a gift cards to like bouncer and noble instead >> i do like a good book, katie, but no, i would rather a diamond. >> well, it is now 6:52. there is a lot coming

joel embiid under restrictions but ben simmons, markelle fultz those two guys are full go and both theses developing that chemistry. >> my main goal just to whatever i have to do to help the team win and if that's me playing on and off the ball that's what i'm willing to do. i think the success will be high know who is bringing it up who will get it. i'm definitely looking forward it. >> it our chem tree is getting better and better every day on and off the court. i think that will play a big role with this team's success, and, you know, as long as you guys are cool off the court and on the court the gel just happens. >> excitement in the city is about to be bananas. >> okay. game winning field goal. sixers start off joel embiid, chill out. i don't need you hurt. >> that was awesome. >> i'm happy to see him celebrate but relax, my dude. we need you on the court. all those guys, i'm excited. i mean i'll be excited when game one. >> a lot of fans excited. people want elliot jerseys now. i love jake elliot but i'm not getting a kicker jersey. >> the process is over. the future is bright. we

number one overall pick, markelle fultz hanging out with ben simmons and joe joel embiid.althy but it is up in the air with embiid. he said if it was game seven of the nba finals he would be playing, he's not yet been cleared for five on five. >> i've gotten so much bet they are off season, i work my game, and i see what everybody saying on twitter. doesn't bother me. i love twitter. just makes me better. >> we are down to just five games remaining in the phillies season after last night's three-one lost to the nationals, solid again, though , went six inning, striking out nine. continue the series tonight in south philly. >> this is not your bows bail. bush stadium last night in st. louis. shortstop addison russell takes a spill into the stands. cardinals fans goes with t nothing like little moment dollars melted cheese, but to make up for it, personally delivered replacement nachos and posted for a severe owe. classy. just after, that the guy, get a foul ball. >> in the end, the cubs won their magic number to win the nl central down to one. pretty good night, though? >>

all eyes are on number one pick markelle fultz and ben simmons. simmons is hundred percent healthy.for embiid he has not been cleared just yet but when he returns, he expects better player. >> i think i have gotten so much bet they are off season, you know, i have my game all the way around, you know, i see what everybody say on twit ter, it doesn't bother me. it just makes me better. >> trust the process. >> yes, what we all say. >> that is right. >> all right, "cbs evening news" is just minutes away. >> anthony mason joins with us a look ahead. >> hi jessica and nicole. tonight pro athletes butt head with the president, after he blasts national anthem protesters. >> plus millions in puerto rico wait for federal relief, and what are the risks of the equifax breach, we will show what you can happen when hackers take over your identity. just ahead on the "cbs evening news". >>> with or without, up next what mark zuckerberg ordered when he visited a famous philadelphia cheese stake spot , coming up >>> local businesses, sea lions to fill a key void in their co. see how work with cats

hosted a camp, markelle fultz, and hopefully a healthy joel embiid this season. the three of them makes the future start to round into shape. >> i think we should make a good run at the playoffs. you know, there's enough youn l talent on the team and system is good enough. it's proven itself. you know, that we can keep a healthy team out there and we should be able to make a run at the playoffs. >> that bluetooth headset around the neck a true old head indicat indicator. i'm danny pommells from csn, back to you. >> danny, thank you zblchblgs a . >>> all eyes on irma. >> expect it to increase in strength becoming a category 4 among landfall sometime tomorrow. tim out there live. >> and lester holt live in minutes on "nbc nightly news." have a good night. could be the most catastrophic storm in florida's history. the desperate escape from hurricane irma with 7 million urged to get out of harm's way, while there's still time. with irma now targeting florida's west coast, the governor warns of a huge storm surge, telling residents it could cover your house. tonight w

simmons will have some competition for rookie of the year with his newest back court mate markelle fultzho has some big plans. >> getting back to the playoffs. >> reporter: yesterday a bunch of sixers took in an eagles game embiid with surely the largest celebration of jake elliott's game winning field goal. >> people screaming my name, trust the process, all over the place. it was amazing. >> reporter: and he hopes to be amazing this year, too. in camden, new jersey, jaime apody channel6 "action news." >> the nhl preseason continues tonight the flyers will visit the rangers. >>> the phillies are back home for their final home stand of the year. the nats are in town tonight much the phillies need one win over their final six games to avoid a 100 loss season. >> to me it's just a number, you know, 99, 98, a hundred, i mean, we are who we are. we played very well -- much better the second half than we did in the first half so i'm pleased with that. >> finally back to the last second eagles victory from yesterday. you need to hear and see merrill reese's call. >> the kick is away and the ki

we have joel embiid, mark fultz, ben simmons. they had a big media day yesterday, trending all over twitter. simmons who miss that had injury, talked about developing a relationship with some of the other fellow rookies. >> chemistry is getting better and better every day on and off the court. i think that will play a big role with this team's success, and, you know, as long as you guys are cool on and off the court, the gel just happens. >> how about that. so first preseason game, will be next wednesday, october 4th , and the regular season will open up in washington on october 18th. >> can't believe it is here already. stay healthy guys, it will be a good season. >>> 5:26. >> good morning. >> we have developing stories we are working on right new we have hunt for suspected gunman , coming to a violent end. >>> also coming up at 53:01 person killed, two others injured in the late night triple shooting, live reports on both stories right after the break. lets get a check of the forecast, sue. >> we're watching continued progress

foresees on opener exactly three weeks from today fans are pumped, with rookies ben ciman, markelle fultzey say they are fully healthy and ready took. joining them this year jj red dick but before the current sixers took the floor for their first practice they had a motivational speech from a sixers legend. this guy knows something about winning. we are told sir charles barkley surprised the team monday night dropping in on a team gathering and head coach brett brown's house and his word had an i am pack. >> just that from the outside, just showing, you know, it just makes you want to play, for those who came through before you, all of the legends and all of the players that came through the program. >> very excited. joel embiid got work in at first day of camp but still limited due to an injury from last season. >>> well, coming up next your chance to win two free tickets to see kevin james here in philadelphia, just listen for word of the day. >> also ahead a morning energy boost, doctor rob has breakfast food to get your day off to a good start. >>> doing battle with porch pirates, new

. >> reporter: stock fultz decided to combine dreams and drive across the country in this modified tractoro heroes. >> are you a veteran. >> yes, sir. >> navy. thank you for your service. i really appreciate that. i'm going across america for ptsd programs doing fund raising for our veterans. >> reporter: in 2014 he drove across from the jersey shore all the way to the beaches of california now he's back at it again driving around this country. 14 miles an hour at a time in this 1948 custom john deere. raising nearly $50,000 but he says it's not about the money. >> trying to plant that seed of hope each day to those veterans in did he say prayer in his cab where he preponderance of the evidence up to 14 hours a day, a few momentos in inspire him, photos and a purple heart a veteran gave him. it's a bumpy ride through fields that become highways and dusty back roads that lead right into main street usa. that's where he gets to meet face to fate with grateful veterans like mike lowell man whose 23-year-old son died in the iraqi war. >> somebody from above decided my route needed to come thro

>> how exciting is it for you now that you have this stable of young talent, ben simmons, markelle fultzjoe he will, now you bring in jj reddick and you get to put it all together. it is anxietying time for you. >> completely and for the city , given what we have been through and our fans have been through, you know, is there an actual level of excitement. we understand lots of our guys haven't played a second of nba basketball in their 20's but we see promise that they are ours and keepers and going to be program a long time. >> fans asking for you guys to make playoffs, do you think that is too far out. >> it is what they should ask for. you know, my players want. that we get it. it is a goal. it comes with a lot of health- related things. like lets go back and see how healthy we were and how soon we can get our young guys to play together. they have not played a second. but spirit of is what being delivered is what it should be and i'm with them. >> me too. >> loving it. >> and that beard. >> i'm all in on the brett brown beard. >> it is working. >> he should hold on to that. >> in. >

joel embiid, markelle fultz, ben simmons, jahlil okafor and we have added a couple new players. we're ready to play but is joel ready to play five on five. >> well, i will be honest, i don't think i'll play 82 games that is not happening but hopefully i do that. hopefully that is my goal. i'm just focusing on my path to being back on the court and we will see how it goes after that. >> we shall see. >> so now to discuss this we have new sixers team president of the basketball operations chris heck with us this morning. >> welcome. >> thanks for having me. >> so nice. >> this is your first time. >> brian colangelo is president of the basketball operations i'm business guy. we work together though. >> it was just announced you have taken brian's job. >> well, you know what, he said pretty good. >> chris, good to have you. >> you are a philly guy. >> yeah, absolutely. >> living down in delaware now you took over for scott o'neill. >> so scott has got bigger vision there with harris blitz er sports and entertainment, he is coe, it is the parent company, and he won't, we won't be abl